Synonyms of volunteering

volunteering

verb

present participle of volunteer

as in donating

to make a present of

trained tax consultants who volunteer their services at tax time

Synonyms & Similar Words

• donating
• giving
• contributing
• presenting
• providing
• bestowing
• giving of
• offering
• issuing
• giving away
• awarding
• furnishing
• rendering
• assisting
• paying
• helping
• aiding
• benefiting
• affording
• conferring
• throwing in
• pitching in
• kicking in
• administering
• chipping in
• sacrificing
• dispensing
• endowing
• extending
• imparting
• doling out
• handing out
• lavishing
• regaling
• enduing
• dishing out
• tendering
• comping
• meting (out)
• proffering
• forking (over, out, or up)
• putting up
• pungling (up)

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• holding
• keeping
• retaining
• saving
• withholding
• preserving
• selling
• advancing
• lending
• pocketing
• loaning

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of volunteering

Concerns arose in late 2016, when two warehouse workers, who reported to Ng, began volunteering for overtime in a way managers found unusual. — Tianwei Zhang, Footwear News, 14 July 2026

The club’s twice-a-month meetings are a labor of love — just one more thing to add on top of studying for Mandarin and psychology exams, prepping for the SAT, and volunteering with local churches and nonprofits. — Matthew Sedacca, Curbed, 13 July 2026

The Ahos adopted Skye a decade ago while volunteering with Retrieve a Golden of the Midwest, a nonprofit that rescues golden retrievers. — Toria Sheffield, PEOPLE, 12 July 2026

On a team where the diligent workers quietly carry the load for the rest, volunteering a time-saving discovery is volunteering to carry even more work. — Mark Murphy, Forbes.com, 8 July 2026

Spending time with family and friends, participating in community activities, working, volunteering, pursuing hobbies and continuing to learn new skills all help keep the brain active. — Katia Hetter, CNN Money, 6 July 2026

The findings suggest that while political divisions remain a defining feature of American life, many people are still open to celebrating, volunteering and engaging with those who hold opposing views. — Anthony Thompson, USA Today, 4 July 2026

In practice, this involves building a supportive employee culture, promoting physical activity, offering volunteering initiatives and encouraging people to look out for others and prioritize safety. — Sam Forsdick, Fortune, 1 July 2026

Love and empathy Dog School started in 2009, when former schoolteacher Adrienne Olivier was volunteering at a local animal shelter and conducting outreach activities in schools and other community spaces. — Patricia Huon, Christian Science Monitor, 30 June 2026