What Is The Value Of A Volunteer?

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Did you know that an organization called Independent Sector calculated the value of a volunteer at $29.95 per hour? When I first read that figure, I thought it seemed high. But let’s consider the fact that volunteers don’t receive a salary, insurance benefits, or paid time off. I think you’ll agree that volunteers are worth at least that much!

Besides the monetary value, let’s look at other ways volunteers benefit our nursing homes:

• The staff at a nursing home are very busy. Volunteers have time to do the little extras for the residents that the employees simply can’t fit into their overloaded schedules.

• Volunteers are a source of future staff. I remember several employees who started as volunteers at our nursing home. Later, this experience inspired them to go on to become nurses or nursing assistants.

• Fundraising projects organized by volunteers provide money to pay for extra activities, equipment, and furnishings for our residents.

• Volunteers are great ambassadors in the community. Their positive stories inspire people to consider your nursing home for themselves or someone they love.

• Employees enjoy their jobs more when volunteers help promote a happy, fun atmosphere at the nursing home.

• Volunteers come up with fresh, creative ideas that benefit our residents.

• A volunteer provides an extra set of eyes to notice problems and help come up with solutions.

• Volunteers help keep rooms occupied. When they promote a caring, home-like atmosphere, people will choose your nursing home over other options.

• Volunteers passionate about the nursing home’s mission often become donors for special projects that benefit the residents.

In the end, I think you’ll agree that nursing home volunteers are priceless! Now that we know the value of a volunteer, let’s look at how we can recruit more of them.

Did I miss anything? Please let me know your thoughts in the comments section.