The best source we've located for assigning a dollar value to volunteer
labor is the "Points of Light Foundation", founded by former President George
Bush. Their 1998 value of $13.24/hour is based on the wage data provided in
the Oval Office's annual Economic Report of the President.
Mark S. Bacin, Executive Director
Ventura County Maritime Museum
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