volunteerism
noun
vol·un·teer·ism
ˌvä-lən-ˈtir-ˌi-zəm 
2
: the act or practice of doing volunteer work in community service
Examples of volunteerism in a Sentence
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His father Norman had a thriving car dealership in Schaumburg and his mother’s volunteerism earned her the distinction of Winnetka Woman of the Year in 1994.
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Myrna Petlicki, Chicago Tribune, 10 Jan. 2023
Until recently, the idea of admirable volunteerism kept unions from trying to organize community health workers, Dr. Ballard said.
—Stephanie Nolen Tiksa Negeri, New York Times, 21 Sep. 2023
Events, donation drives and volunteerism help raise awareness about protecting the Earth's resources.
—Victoria Moorwood, The Enquirer, 18 Apr. 2023
But Act Local support isn’t limited to funding or volunteerism.
—Terry Wagner, Dallas News, 7 Sep. 2023
The event honored 12 women from throughout San Diego County for their dedication to the community through volunteerism and service.
—U-T Staff, San Diego Union-Tribune, 3 May 2023
Programs promoting volunteerism result in face-to-face encounters between employees and community members.
—Melanie Berman, Forbes, 29 Dec. 2022
And some of his volunteerism went beyond Mira Mesa.
—David Garrick, San Diego Union-Tribune, 13 Aug. 2023
The organization for volunteerism and national service, created by President Bill Clinton in 1993, assisted in aiding over 113,000 taxpayers in more than 130 cities, according to a release.
—Nicole Goodkind, CNN, 18 July 2023
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Myrna Petlicki, Chicago Tribune, 10 Jan. 2023
Until recently, the idea of admirable volunteerism kept unions from trying to organize community health workers, Dr. Ballard said.
—Stephanie Nolen Tiksa Negeri, New York Times, 21 Sep. 2023
Events, donation drives and volunteerism help raise awareness about protecting the Earth's resources.
—Victoria Moorwood, The Enquirer, 18 Apr. 2023
But Act Local support isn’t limited to funding or volunteerism.
—Terry Wagner, Dallas News, 7 Sep. 2023
The event honored 12 women from throughout San Diego County for their dedication to the community through volunteerism and service.
—U-T Staff, San Diego Union-Tribune, 3 May 2023
Programs promoting volunteerism result in face-to-face encounters between employees and community members.
—Melanie Berman, Forbes, 29 Dec. 2022
And some of his volunteerism went beyond Mira Mesa.
—David Garrick, San Diego Union-Tribune, 13 Aug. 2023
The organization for volunteerism and national service, created by President Bill Clinton in 1993, assisted in aiding over 113,000 taxpayers in more than 130 cities, according to a release.
—Nicole Goodkind, CNN, 18 July 2023
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Word History
First Known Use
1844, in the meaning defined at sense 1
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“Volunteerism.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/volunteerism. Accessed 9 Dec. 2023.
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