When used as match, how are volunteer services valued?
In order to claim volunteer services as in-kind match, CLGs must first establish the rate of pay for the type of work performed by the volunteers. Often SHPO pay scales establish the maximum rate allowed for professionals. If a volunteer performs services outside his or her profession, the volunteer time must be valued at the Federal minimum wage rate (for example, an archeologist stuffing envelopes would be valued at minimum wage rate). Also, as evidence that volunteers contributed to the project, time records documenting each volunteer’s time must be submitted to the State.
