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Volunteering
Definition
Volunteering is the act of giving your time and effort to help others without being paid.
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Common collocations
- volunteer work
- volunteer for
- volunteer time
- volunteer organization
- volunteer service
- volunteer firefighter
- volunteer group
- volunteer effort
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Usage note
While 'volunteering' implies a voluntary act, the adjective 'voluntary' is often used to describe actions or services that are performed without compulsion, such as 'voluntary work' or 'voluntary assistance'.
Example sentences
- I love volunteering at the library because I get to read books and help people find what they’re looking for.
- My mom and I are volunteering at the beach cleanup this weekend to help keep the ocean clean.
- Volunteering at the soup kitchen is a great way to give back to the community.
- I’m thinking about volunteering at the animal shelter because I love spending time with animals.
- Volunteering can be a fun and rewarding way to make new friends and learn new skills.
Quotes
“Volunteering is the ultimate exercise in democracy. You vote in elections once a year, but when you volunteer, you vote every day about the kind of community you want to live in.” – Unknown
“The best way to find yourself is to lose yourself in the service of others.” – Mahatma Gandhi
“One of the greatest gifts you can give is your time.” – Unknown
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