Volunteer Hour Value Calculator

Calculate the economic value of volunteer time using Independent Sector rates. Includes FTE equivalents and staff cost comparison.

Number of Volunteers

Annual Hours per Volunteer

Hourly Value ($)

Active Weeks per Year

Tab to move between fields

Total Volunteer Value

$167,450

Full-Time Equivalents

2.4

Total Hours5,000

Value per Volunteer$3,349

Staff Cost Equivalent$217,685

Total Weekly Hours100

Avg Hours/Week/Volunteer2

Cost Savings$217,685

How to Use This Calculator

Enter Number of Volunteers, Annual Hours per Volunteer, and Hourly Value ($).
Set Active Weeks per Year.
Review Total Volunteer Value ($) and Full-Time Equivalents.
Use Total Hours and Value per Volunteer ($) to inform your decision.
Use the chart to visualize the results and explore different scenarios by adjusting inputs.

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