volunteerism
noun
vol·un·teer·ism
ˌvä-lən-ˈtir-ˌi-zəm 
2
: the act or practice of doing volunteer work in community service
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There’s a lot of volunteerism, a sense of ownership, a lot of pride in being in Garden City.
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Rose Evans, Idaho Statesman, 6 May 2025
The celebration runs through April 27, encompassing Earth Day and highlighting volunteerism, education and family activities across more than 400 parks.
—Nicholas Creel, MSNBC Newsweek, 18 Apr. 2025
Here’s how nonprofits can use volunteerism to drive financial support and vice versa.
—Matt Nash, Forbes.com, 24 Apr. 2025
Many of our team members engage civically and locally because our corporate values emphasize volunteerism.
—Christopher Marquis, Forbes, 19 Mar. 2025
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Rose Evans, Idaho Statesman, 6 May 2025
The celebration runs through April 27, encompassing Earth Day and highlighting volunteerism, education and family activities across more than 400 parks.
—Nicholas Creel, MSNBC Newsweek, 18 Apr. 2025
Here’s how nonprofits can use volunteerism to drive financial support and vice versa.
—Matt Nash, Forbes.com, 24 Apr. 2025
Many of our team members engage civically and locally because our corporate values emphasize volunteerism.
—Christopher Marquis, Forbes, 19 Mar. 2025
See All Example Sentences for volunteerism
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“Volunteerism.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/volunteerism. Accessed 23 May. 2025.
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