Volunteer Center of Cedar Valley

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The mission of the Volunteer Center of Cedar Valley is to promote and support effective volunteerism and to serve as the resource and coordination center for
volunteers and community partnerships.

Volunteer Center Of Cedar Valley
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Governor's Volunteer Awards
Join the Celebration!

Governor’s Volunteer Awards
Thursday, June 21
3:00 p.m.
Gallagher-Bluedorn Performing Arts Center

100+ Northeast Iowa residents will be honored at the recognition event by Governor Reynolds.

Independent Sector Shares New Volunteer Value

$24.69 per hour - Estimated National Value of Each Volunteer Hour!

“If you want to lift yourself up, lift up someone else.” ― Booker T. Washington

Volunteers in the United States are 63 million strong and hold up the foundation of civil society. They help their neighbors, serve their communities, and provide their expertise. No matter what kind of volunteer work they do, they are contributing in invaluable ways.

So why do we calculate a value of volunteer time?

We know putting numbers to volunteer hours will never do them justice, but it is just one way for us to show the contributions individuals and organizations have made in our communities. The estimate helps to acknowledge the millions of individuals who dedicate their time, talents, and energy to making a difference. Charitable organizations frequently use this estimate to quantify the enormous value volunteers provide.