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volunteering Definition and Meaning in English (volunteering definition)

noun
Synonyms:pro bono workunpaid servicecharitable work
Quick Answer • Definition

Volunteering definition: Volunteering is the act of offering one's time, skills, or services freely for a cause, organization, or community without expecting financial compensation.

Definitions of Volunteering

  1. 1noun

    Volunteering is the act of offering one's time, skills, or services freely for a cause, organization, or community without expecting financial compensation.

Example Sentences

casual

“She finds great satisfaction in volunteering at the local animal shelter every weekend.”

formal

“Many students engage in volunteering to gain experience and contribute to society.”

Synonyms

pro bono workunpaid servicecharitable work

Antonyms

paid workemploymentjob

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Inflected Word Forms

infinitivevolunteer
past tensevolunteered
nounvolunteer
adjectivevoluntary
adverbvoluntarily

Phrases & Idiomatic Expressions

volunteer workcollocation

Work done without pay, typically for a charity or community.

volunteer for a causeexpression

To offer one's services to support a particular social or environmental issue.

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Volunteering definition: Volunteering is the act of offering one's time, skills, or services freely for a cause, organization, or community without expecting financial compensation.
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'Volunteering' translates to 'volunteering' in English. Volunteering definition: Volunteering is the act of offering one's time, skills, or services freely for a cause, organization, or community without expecting financial compensation.
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