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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Spirit Award – Nominees for this award are students with a spirit of kindness, positive leadership, encouragement, compassion, volunteerism, perseverance and a will to serve others.
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Melanie Laughman, The Enquirer, 5 Mar. 2024
Without employee buy-in and volunteerism, ERGs will not go anywhere.
—Expert Panel®, Forbes, 20 Dec. 2024
Nixon was lauded for championing volunteerism, taking a humanitarian trip to Peru, and for being the first first lady to visit Africa, Smith said.
—Rosemary Feitelberg, WWD, 17 July 2024
Corporate volunteerism programs have a positive impact on employee engagement, job satisfaction and retention.
—Crystal Faulkner and Tom Cooney, The Enquirer, 25 June 2024
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Melanie Laughman, The Enquirer, 5 Mar. 2024
Without employee buy-in and volunteerism, ERGs will not go anywhere.
—Expert Panel®, Forbes, 20 Dec. 2024
Nixon was lauded for championing volunteerism, taking a humanitarian trip to Peru, and for being the first first lady to visit Africa, Smith said.
—Rosemary Feitelberg, WWD, 17 July 2024
Corporate volunteerism programs have a positive impact on employee engagement, job satisfaction and retention.
—Crystal Faulkner and Tom Cooney, The Enquirer, 25 June 2024
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“Volunteerism.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/volunteerism. Accessed 21 Jan. 2025.
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