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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That’s where corporate volunteerism plays a critical role.
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Letters To The Editor, The Orlando Sentinel, 4 Mar. 2026
Experiencing hunger deepens empathy for those who face it daily, which is why charitable giving and volunteerism increase during Ramadan.
—Irfan Sarwar, Chicago Tribune, 17 Feb. 2026
Research also shows that acts of kindness and volunteerism — serving others — are associated with lower mortality and better physical functioning into old age.
—Sreedhar Potarazu, Baltimore Sun, 15 Feb. 2026
Communities with these types of nonprofits saw higher rates of volunteerism, more gathering spaces and active voters.
—Aria Jones, Dallas Morning News, 11 Feb. 2026
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Letters To The Editor, The Orlando Sentinel, 4 Mar. 2026
Experiencing hunger deepens empathy for those who face it daily, which is why charitable giving and volunteerism increase during Ramadan.
—Irfan Sarwar, Chicago Tribune, 17 Feb. 2026
Research also shows that acts of kindness and volunteerism — serving others — are associated with lower mortality and better physical functioning into old age.
—Sreedhar Potarazu, Baltimore Sun, 15 Feb. 2026
Communities with these types of nonprofits saw higher rates of volunteerism, more gathering spaces and active voters.
—Aria Jones, Dallas Morning News, 11 Feb. 2026
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“Volunteerism.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/volunteerism. Accessed 20 Mar. 2026.
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