According to research derived from Independentsector.org,( http://www.independentsector.org/programs/research/volunteer_time.html ) the value of volunteer time in 2007 was estimated at $19.51 per hour. This estimate helps acknowledge the millions of dollars in value that individuals offer in dedicating their time, talents, and energy to making a difference in their communities. Based on a conservative estimate of 6,000 Hands Up! attendees at your expo, should half of them commitsix hours per month, your Hands Up! Expo would to generate over $3.5 million in new volunteer value per year for your community.

With over 100 non-profit organizations expected to be on hand at your expo, this, on average, will mean approximately 216,000 of new volunteer hours or a dollar value of $41,925.60 per year per non profit volunteer organization. This does not measure the value of the additional benefit of thousands becoming more aware of the non profit organization, its services and needs.