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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Through this participatory approach, the community directly benefits in various areas like employment, volunteerism, cultural heritage preservation, education and environmental sustainability.
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Anthony Demarco, Forbes, 21 Jan. 2025
In May, Pala received the Presidential Lifetime Achievement Award for his volunteerism.
—Andrew Keatts, Axios, 10 Jan. 2025
He is known for his extraordinary and compassionate delivery of patient care and his volunteerism.
—The Hill, 12 Dec. 2024
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.
—Melanie Laughman, The Enquirer, 5 Mar. 2024
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Anthony Demarco, Forbes, 21 Jan. 2025
In May, Pala received the Presidential Lifetime Achievement Award for his volunteerism.
—Andrew Keatts, Axios, 10 Jan. 2025
He is known for his extraordinary and compassionate delivery of patient care and his volunteerism.
—The Hill, 12 Dec. 2024
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.
—Melanie Laughman, The Enquirer, 5 Mar. 2024
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“Volunteerism.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/volunteerism. Accessed 2 Feb. 2025.
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