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Value of a Volunteer
5 stars|9 comments|May 05, 2009|161 reads
 
A group recently calculated the value of a volunteer to a nonprofit organization as $19.51 per hour. But what is the real value of a volunteer?

When the woman who deliverers Meals on Wheels becomes a genuine friend to one of her clients, what is the value of that relationship? A volunteer may be worth $19.51 an hour. But the value of a friend is priceless.

When a Salvation Army disaster worker responds to those who have just suffered from a tragedy and brings them comfort in their suffering, what is the value of that?  $19.51 an hour may be a volunteer's value, but who can set a value on a comforter in a time of disaster?

When the Habitat for Humanity volunteer labors to build a home, and his work also gives hope to a new home owner, how much is that volunteer's time worth? A construction volunteer may be valued at $19.51. The worth of a hope giver, however, is incalculable.

When a Scout leader or a Big Sister or a Big Brother or a coach, becomes a hero to the child he or she is working with, how much is that volunteer's time worth? An hour of a volunteer's time may be worth $19.51. But a hero has value is that is beyond measure.

Even the poorest person can give away something that a billionaire can't buy. So many people nowadays need something that no amount of money can ever give them. Everyday we are surrounded by people who need a friend. Our neighborhoods are full of people who need a comforter and a hope giver. And every one of us needs a hero.

Why not give a priceless gift today? Volunteer.

 
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MarJay HizWay
 MarJay HizWay
May 05, 2009
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Mike n Laura
 Mike n Laura
May 05, 2009
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Mike n Laura
 Mike n Laura
May 05, 2009

Volunteers are always sought! MOST workers for the kingdom of God are "volunteers". Yet they only think they are volunteers. Their actual payment is far more valuable than what the world typically pays for a job!

For the Scripture says, ... "The worker deserves his wages."  I don't believe God asks us to work for absolutely nothing. Yet only he truly knows exactly HOW his workers will receive the wages they earn. Isn't it exciting?

 

lois_cowan
 lois_cowan
May 05, 2009
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Thanx for the reminder, a smile does wonders!!!!  :)
Steve Simms
 Steve Simms
May 05, 2009
Thanks for the stars and comments.
Jerry Webb
 Jerry Webb
May 06, 2009
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There is no amount of money that takes the place of someone saying, "thanks so much for the help."

I can't pay you Steve but "Thanks so much for your help" with this blog.

Steve Simms
 Steve Simms
May 06, 2009
Thank you, Jerry, for such encouraging words!
GrammyB
 GrammyB
May 07, 2009
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Steve Simms
 Steve Simms
May 07, 2009
Appreciate that, Grammy B.