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The $36/Hour Question: Are You Valuing Your Volunteers Right?
The episode discusses the economic value of volunteer work, highlighting that volunteer hours in 2025 are valued at $36.14 each. It emphasizes recognizing volunteers' sacrifices instead of viewing them as free labor. The discussion centers around shifting from a scarcity mindset to a stewardship mindset to better appreciate, train, and celebrate volunteers. This approach aims to improve volunteer retention and fulfillment. • Volunteer work is valued at $36.14 per hour in 2025. • Churches often undervalue volunteers, viewing them as free labor. • Shift from scarcity to stewardship mindset in…
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