volunteerism

noun

vol·​un·​teer·​ism ˌvä-lən-ˈtir-ˌi-zəm How to pronounce volunteerism (audio)
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: the act or practice of doing volunteer work in community service

Examples of volunteerism in a Sentence

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The Senior Citizen Service Award recognizes a deserving senior citizen who demonstrates outstanding volunteerism, leadership, helping, teaching, mentoring, or advocating for others in the City of Encinitas. News Release, San Diego Union-Tribune, 31 Jan. 2025 Both boys were active in the Boy Scouts, soccer and volunteerism, including shore cleanups. David Goodhue, Miami Herald, 24 Jan. 2025 Through this participatory approach, the community directly benefits in various areas like employment, volunteerism, cultural heritage preservation, education and environmental sustainability. Anthony Demarco, Forbes, 21 Jan. 2025 In May, Pala received the Presidential Lifetime Achievement Award for his volunteerism. Andrew Keatts, Axios, 10 Jan. 2025 See all Example Sentences for volunteerism 

Word History

First Known Use

1844, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of volunteerism was in 1844

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“Volunteerism.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/volunteerism. Accessed 6 Feb. 2025.

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