volunteerism

noun

vol·​un·​teer·​ism ˌvä-lən-ˈtir-ˌi-zəm 

1

: voluntarism sense 1

2

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

Examples of volunteerism in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

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

Founded in 1992, One Warm Coat provides free coats to children and adults in need, while promoting volunteerism and environmental sustainability. —Alyssa Hardy, Vogue, 24 Nov. 2025

Word History

First Known Use

1844, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Rhymes for volunteerism

• activism
• ageism
• albinism
• altruism
• aneurism
• animism
• aphorism
• atomism
• barbarism
• bolshevism
• botulism
• brahmanism