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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The 16-year-old son of Rhett and Melissa Souders is filling his hours not only with academics, but school activities and community volunteerism through the Pacific Beach Town Council.
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Reyna Huff, San Diego Union-Tribune, 4 Mar. 2025
The state performs equally well in the social support and engagement category, ranking first for access to high-speed internet, low social isolation risk, and high volunteerism rates.
—Dobrina Zhekova, Travel + Leisure, 4 Jan. 2025
Since the revolution, the group has expanded to volunteerism, establishing a local public park and hosting spirited debates.
—Taylor Luck, The Christian Science Monitor, 19 Mar. 2025
Outside of his volunteerism, Walker and his wife spend lots of time with their dog, Cashew, and enjoy trips out to Borrego Springs.
—Elaine Alfaro, San Diego Union-Tribune, 5 Mar. 2025
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Reyna Huff, San Diego Union-Tribune, 4 Mar. 2025
The state performs equally well in the social support and engagement category, ranking first for access to high-speed internet, low social isolation risk, and high volunteerism rates.
—Dobrina Zhekova, Travel + Leisure, 4 Jan. 2025
Since the revolution, the group has expanded to volunteerism, establishing a local public park and hosting spirited debates.
—Taylor Luck, The Christian Science Monitor, 19 Mar. 2025
Outside of his volunteerism, Walker and his wife spend lots of time with their dog, Cashew, and enjoy trips out to Borrego Springs.
—Elaine Alfaro, San Diego Union-Tribune, 5 Mar. 2025
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“Volunteerism.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/volunteerism. Accessed 15 Apr. 2025.
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