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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The hotel fosters community ties through employee volunteerism, including quarterly lunch box deliveries for seniors living alone in Jongno-gu through a local non-profit.
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Christopher Elliott, Forbes.com, 25 Jan. 2026
WalletHub, the online personal finance outlet, recently analyzed all 50 states' charitable giving using 17 metrics, including volunteerism, percentage of income donated and charities per capita.
—Phaedra Trethan, USA Today, 25 Dec. 2025
Now, that trust must translate into tangible support — through donations, volunteerism and advocacy — to ensure these organizations can continue meeting community needs, institute officials said.
—Nonprofit Institute, San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 Dec. 2025
One glance at Hiltz’s impressive resume full of volunteerism and board service could tell you that.
—Leyla Shokoohe, Cincinnati Enquirer, 30 Nov. 2025
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Christopher Elliott, Forbes.com, 25 Jan. 2026
WalletHub, the online personal finance outlet, recently analyzed all 50 states' charitable giving using 17 metrics, including volunteerism, percentage of income donated and charities per capita.
—Phaedra Trethan, USA Today, 25 Dec. 2025
Now, that trust must translate into tangible support — through donations, volunteerism and advocacy — to ensure these organizations can continue meeting community needs, institute officials said.
—Nonprofit Institute, San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 Dec. 2025
One glance at Hiltz’s impressive resume full of volunteerism and board service could tell you that.
—Leyla Shokoohe, Cincinnati Enquirer, 30 Nov. 2025
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“Volunteerism.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/volunteerism. Accessed 28 Jan. 2026.
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