volunteering — the practice of working for a charity or other organization without being paid
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: the practice of working for a charity or other organization without being paid
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˌvɑːlənˈtɪrɪŋ/
Example Sentences
- My grandmother thinks volunteering at the hospital keeps her younger than botox.
- Volunteering has taught me that helping others is more rewarding than any paycheck.
- He's been volunteering so much that his friends joke he's allergic to getting paid.
volunteering
NOUN[/ˌvɑːlənˈtɪrɪŋ/]
the practice of working for a charity or other organization without being paid
the practice of working for a charity or other organization without being paid
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
The word derives from Latin voluntarius, meaning 'of one's own will' or 'voluntary.' Initially used as a military term in the 17th century to describe soldiers who enlisted by choice rather than conscription, the meaning gradually expanded to encompass the broader concept of unpaid service for charitable or community purposes.
Breakdown
voluntas (Latin 'will, choice') + -eer (agent suffix denoting a person) + -ing (present participle/gerund suffix). The -eer suffix was adopted from French and Dutch influences in English.
🎵Rhyme
🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“My grandmother thinks volunteering at the hospital keeps her younger than botox.”
“Volunteering has taught me that helping others is more rewarding than any paycheck.”
“He's been volunteering so much that his friends joke he's allergic to getting paid.”
“Students often include volunteering activities in their college applications.”
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