volunteerism

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

|Updated on: 13 Jun 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

Judson University awards honoring volunteerism in the Elgin community will be presented Wednesday at the school’s annual Community Prayer Breakfast.

— jeanie mayer, Elgin Courier-News, "Judson to present community volunteer awards at Wednesday prayer breakfast," 3 May 2018
The Festival of the Arts is organized by Newton Community Pride, a local nonprofit that encourages arts, culture, volunteerism and beautification in the city, according to the community group’s website.

— john hilliard, BostonGlobe.com, "Newton Festival of the Arts announces events throughout May," 9 May 2018
Like Li, Chinese media coverage of the anniversary has focused on the positive -- articles commending the rebuilding or discussing how the disaster helped spark a flood of volunteerism.

— nanlin fang and ben westcott, CNN, "A decade on, heartache of deadly Sichuan quake still being felt," 11 May 2018
Doug was also generous with his time, as he was actively involved in community service and the growth of volunteerism through various service clubs in Florida.

— Sun-Sentinel.com, "Deaths in South Florida: 4/25," 25 Apr. 2018
For her nearly two decades of volunteerism to help local youths play soccer and other sports, Sally Grigoriev has received the 2017 Glassman-Brown Recreational Leadership Award.

— elizabeth marie himchak, Rancho Bernardo, "Longtime soccer, rec volunteer is honored for her dedication," 19 Apr. 2018
The spirit of volunteerism to protect our natural resources is the most important piece of this project.

— linda girardi, Aurora Beacon-News, "Spring cleaning: Volunteers pick up debris along Fox River banks," 8 Apr. 2018
While fundraising, students who excelled in the areas of mission awareness, volunteerism, or community involvement are eligible for recognition through the Citizenship and Mission awards presented at the Grand Finale celebration.

— charlene paparizos, cleveland.com, "Chagrin Falls High School Students Make a Difference with Leukemia and Lymphoma Society "Student of the Year" Program: Community Voices," 5 Apr. 2018
Wickham’s volunteerism honors the past, visualizes the future, motivates others and drives ideas into results.

— karen pilarski, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, "Wickham named Wauwatosa’s 2017 Distinguished Citizen of the Year," 21 Feb. 2018

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