Monday, August 2, 2010

How much is your pro bono worth?

I have a skill that can be monetized. This is not generally a good exercise because it takes away from the overall intention of volunteering. But there is a question I need answered at the bottom.

This is the money terms behind the People with AIDS (PWA) Bike Rally I just volunteered with.

We rode from Toronto to Montreal over 6 days massaging the bike riders every day at lunch and dinner. Each massage was 15 minutes in length.

Day 1: 8 Treatments
Day 2: 12 Treatments
Day 3: 6 Treatments
Day 4: 12 Treatments
Day 5: 12 Treatments
Day 6: 6 Treatments

Total Treatments of 15 mins x Average cost of treatment
56 x $20 = $1120 Pro Bono

Can PWA issue a tax receipt for this?


* All expenses were paid on this trip
* The work was extremely meaningful and satisfactory -Highly recommended volunteer op
* Some therapists may have gained clients out of this.

1 comment:

nael dab said...

the Q is... why didnt you?