Reasons for volunteering (part 2)

According to the Corporation for National and Community Service (www.nationalservice.org), the second reason to volunteer is to “conserve funds for charities, nonprofits and faith-based and other community organizations by contributing your time.” Some food banks, for example, are completely run by volunteers, allowing the money solicited from contributors to be used to buy inexpensive bulk food, diapers, or other needed items, rather than going to salaries.

Did you know? The value of an hour of volunteer time in MA has been pegged at $26.32 for 2008 (http://www.independentsector.org/volunteer_time). Give yourself a pat on the back for helping your favorite charity save money!