volunteerism

noun vol·un·teer·ism \ ˌvä-lən-ˈtir-ˌi-zəm \

Updated on: 19 Apr 2018

Definition of volunteerism

1 : voluntarism 1

2 : the act or practice of doing volunteer work in community service

Recent Examples of volunteerism from the Web

Media: KTVU Cohn shared his ambitions for the city's future such as a program of youth volunteerism in the community to add to the positive atmosphere in Cleveland.

— jacob mcadams, Houston Chronicle, "Mayor delivers 'Cleveland Strong' state of city address," 1 Apr. 2018
As a former combat Marine with tours in Iraq and Afghanistan, Kevin has shown exactly the type of patriotism and volunteerism that is so important to the defense of our nation and our way of life.

— bill glauber, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, "Wisconsin U.S. Senate race: Reince Priebus backs Leah Vukmir, slams Kevin Nicholson," 22 Jan. 2018
The students were judged by computer technology professionals on their academic achievement, teamwork, volunteerism, innovation and leadership.

— michelle mullins, Naperville Sun, "Naperville People in the News," 30 Mar. 2018
Good Deeds Day, a global day of volunteerism, has become an integral component of Super Sunday in recent years.

— sergio carmona, Jewish Journal, "Volunteers participate in Federation's Super Sunday/Good Deeds Day," 15 Mar. 2018
The drive is a national campaign that promotes volunteerism and recruits high school students to help feed the hungry.

— mark price, charlotteobserver, "Country singer pledges show proceeds to Providence High after seeing rap video | Charlotte Observer," 15 Mar. 2018
Hundreds of compassionate people are using social media to amplify the reach and effect of volunteerism in the Mobile Bay area.

— michael dumas, AL.com, "Community of Mobile Facebook group uses social network for societal change," 14 Mar. 2018
Numerous types of female-focused events—such as lectures, workshops, concerts, rallies, volunteerism—will also be held across the U.S. on March 8th.

— amy capetta, Woman's Day, "4 Things You Need to Know About International Women's Day," 7 Mar. 2018
Jim Burkhardt, the former superintendent of operations and land management, is now leading the management of riverfront parks, volunteerism and special events.

— carrie blackmore smith, Cincinnati.com, "Not everyone is happy with leadership shake-up at Cincinnati Parks," 31 Jan. 2018

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