Source: Fox News
Summary
The Obama Foundation is seeking 100 unpaid volunteers to work at the $850 million Obama Presidential Center in Chicago, which is set to open in June. The volunteers will greet visitors, provide information about exhibits, and support the center’s mission. The foundation’s CEO, Valerie Jarrett, earned $740,000 in 2024, and several other senior leaders with Obama administration ties have earned substantial compensation. The center is expected to generate $3.1 billion in economic activity over 10 years and create 5,000 construction jobs.
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As expected, the matter has reached another stage.
The Obama Foundation is recruiting unpaid volunteers to support the opening of the Obama Presidential Center. The volunteers will work alongside paid staff, including CEO Valerie Jarrett, who earned $740,000 in 2024. The center is expected to generate significant economic activity and create jobs. The foundation’s reliance on unpaid volunteers is not unusual for presidential libraries and museums. The use of unpaid volunteers to support a highly paid staff and a project with a large budget is a familiar pattern in the non-profit sector.
Author: Evan Null
