as in donating
to make a present of
trained tax consultants who volunteer their services at tax time
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Recent Examples of volunteering
People can also help by volunteering with the Friends of Lakeshore State Park, Layden said.
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Kelli Arseneau, jsonline.com, 5 Feb. 2026
On South Fox Island off the Leelanau Peninsula, the South Fox Island Lighthouse is open to volunteering from members of the Fox Island Lighthouse Association.
—Jenna Prestininzi, Freep.com, 4 Feb. 2026
And adding a day job and volunteering on top?
—Dennis Lewon, Outside, 3 Feb. 2026
Vytas, now staying with his growingly reactionary parents, makes a more concerted effort to join the resistance movement, staging public performance-art protests, volunteering at a food bank, and attempting to cut off his folks’ access to Russian propaganda on satellite TV.
—Guy Lodge, Variety, 1 Feb. 2026
Who is the smiling man on the cover of this involving book about volunteering at places helping the homeless?
—Mary Ann Grossmann, Twin Cities, 1 Feb. 2026
But volunteering with the Girl Scouts has motivated her in special ways.
—Michael Butler, Miami Herald, 30 Jan. 2026
Parents began volunteering their time.
—Emily Witt, New Yorker, 30 Jan. 2026
Williams brought Raines to downtown Los Angeles, and the two began volunteering together on the street with Paul Avila, the founder of Pauly’s Project, another nonprofit that serves Skid Row’s homeless population.
—Joseph Serna, Los Angeles Times, 29 Jan. 2026
Kelli Arseneau, jsonline.com, 5 Feb. 2026
On South Fox Island off the Leelanau Peninsula, the South Fox Island Lighthouse is open to volunteering from members of the Fox Island Lighthouse Association.
—Jenna Prestininzi, Freep.com, 4 Feb. 2026
And adding a day job and volunteering on top?
—Dennis Lewon, Outside, 3 Feb. 2026
Vytas, now staying with his growingly reactionary parents, makes a more concerted effort to join the resistance movement, staging public performance-art protests, volunteering at a food bank, and attempting to cut off his folks’ access to Russian propaganda on satellite TV.
—Guy Lodge, Variety, 1 Feb. 2026
Who is the smiling man on the cover of this involving book about volunteering at places helping the homeless?
—Mary Ann Grossmann, Twin Cities, 1 Feb. 2026
But volunteering with the Girl Scouts has motivated her in special ways.
—Michael Butler, Miami Herald, 30 Jan. 2026
Parents began volunteering their time.
—Emily Witt, New Yorker, 30 Jan. 2026
Williams brought Raines to downtown Los Angeles, and the two began volunteering together on the street with Paul Avila, the founder of Pauly’s Project, another nonprofit that serves Skid Row’s homeless population.
—Joseph Serna, Los Angeles Times, 29 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for volunteering
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Ring has also committed to donating $1 million to equip more than 4,000 animal shelters across the country with a Ring camera system, in hopes of creating a bigger, more centralized network to help in the search for missing pups.—
Kelsey Monstrola,
USA Today,
5 Feb. 2026
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While parents are donating blood, kids can enjoy an arts and crafts table.—
Pioneer Press,
Chicago Tribune,
4 Feb. 2026
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This research marks the first time scientists have identified the specific amino acids — arginine and tyrosine — that act as molecular glue, giving spider silk its legendary properties.—
Mrigakshi Dixit,
Interesting Engineering,
6 Feb. 2026
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There are also giant granite boulders dotting the shore, giving it a decidedly remote, rugged feel.—
Lydia Mansel,
Travel + Leisure,
5 Feb. 2026
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The department said icy conditions caused some 18-wheelers to lose momentum and slide, contributing to the traffic backup.—
Charlotte Observer,
Charlotte Observer,
31 Jan. 2026
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The study found 85% of fatal crashes in the city occurred during low-light times of dawn, dusk or at night, contributing to off-road crashes, said Hatem Abou-Senna, Orange County’s project manager for the study.—
Natalia Jaramillo,
The Orlando Sentinel,
31 Jan. 2026
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“Volunteering.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/volunteering. Accessed 8 Feb. 2026.
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