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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Since the revolution, the group has expanded to volunteerism, establishing a local public park and hosting spirited debates.
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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
Mike Scott, interim fire chief, had expressed concern over the decline in volunteerism back in February at the Shakopee City Council meeting that revealed the report’s findings.
—Julia Fomby, Twin Cities, 7 Feb. 2025
Today’s Volunteerism Landscape Unfortunately, formal volunteerism has been steadily declining.
—Dale Bannon, Forbes, 2 Dec. 2024
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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
Mike Scott, interim fire chief, had expressed concern over the decline in volunteerism back in February at the Shakopee City Council meeting that revealed the report’s findings.
—Julia Fomby, Twin Cities, 7 Feb. 2025
Today’s Volunteerism Landscape Unfortunately, formal volunteerism has been steadily declining.
—Dale Bannon, Forbes, 2 Dec. 2024
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 28 Mar. 2025.
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