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
According to his mother, Anthony at one point had been piecing things together and was volunteering in the community.
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Tim Fang, CBS News, 26 Feb. 2026
There will also be students volunteering as servers during the event and a harpist providing musical entertainment.
—Elizabeth Marie Himchak, San Diego Union-Tribune, 26 Feb. 2026
SuperAgers are also social butterflies, surrounded by family and friends, and they can often be found volunteering in their community.
—Sandee Lamotte, CNN Money, 25 Feb. 2026
Thomas also spent decades volunteering in the schools.
—Keri Heath, Austin American Statesman, 25 Feb. 2026
These retirees brought with them strong community involvement, volunteering in schools, hospitals, and charitable organizations.
—Jason Touvi, Sun Sentinel, 24 Feb. 2026
Kevin and Katie then spent several years volunteering in schools, hospitals, and nursing homes, advancing the physical, mental, and emotional well-being of others through their work with Ellie.
—Hanna Wickes, Charlotte Observer, 23 Feb. 2026
Smith, who moved to South Dakota nearly five years ago after serving as a first responder in California, is earning his MBA in leadership and human resources at Augustana University while volunteering at the Juvenile Detention Center and mentoring with Lutheran Social Services.
—Angela George, Sioux Falls Argus Leader, 19 Feb. 2026
You can get involved and safely up-close with the endangered animals by volunteering with organizations like the Loggerhead Marinelife Center.
—Kelsey Glennon, Southern Living, 18 Feb. 2026
Tim Fang, CBS News, 26 Feb. 2026
There will also be students volunteering as servers during the event and a harpist providing musical entertainment.
—Elizabeth Marie Himchak, San Diego Union-Tribune, 26 Feb. 2026
SuperAgers are also social butterflies, surrounded by family and friends, and they can often be found volunteering in their community.
—Sandee Lamotte, CNN Money, 25 Feb. 2026
Thomas also spent decades volunteering in the schools.
—Keri Heath, Austin American Statesman, 25 Feb. 2026
These retirees brought with them strong community involvement, volunteering in schools, hospitals, and charitable organizations.
—Jason Touvi, Sun Sentinel, 24 Feb. 2026
Kevin and Katie then spent several years volunteering in schools, hospitals, and nursing homes, advancing the physical, mental, and emotional well-being of others through their work with Ellie.
—Hanna Wickes, Charlotte Observer, 23 Feb. 2026
Smith, who moved to South Dakota nearly five years ago after serving as a first responder in California, is earning his MBA in leadership and human resources at Augustana University while volunteering at the Juvenile Detention Center and mentoring with Lutheran Social Services.
—Angela George, Sioux Falls Argus Leader, 19 Feb. 2026
You can get involved and safely up-close with the endangered animals by volunteering with organizations like the Loggerhead Marinelife Center.
—Kelsey Glennon, Southern Living, 18 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for volunteering
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Impact that continues today Communities Foundation of Texas has been the steward of that gift ever since, donating anywhere from $10,000 to $100,000 per year to organizations in need.—
Bo Evans,
CBS News,
26 Feb. 2026
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Would donating one potentially shorten her lifespan?—
Théoden Janes,
Charlotte Observer,
26 Feb. 2026
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Occupational giving statistics more or less tracked with the postelection analysis of pundits.—
Robert Schmad,
The Washington Examiner,
27 Feb. 2026
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Islamabad blames Pakistani Taliban militants for much of that violence – and accuses Kabul of giving them shelter on its territory.—
Sophia Saifi,
CNN Money,
27 Feb. 2026
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The decline of perks, on top of teachers’ financial struggles, may be contributing to burnout at public schools.—
Matt Egan,
CNN Money,
2 Mar. 2026
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Bill Kubota, a video journalist who has reported on issues ranging from crack addiction and extremist groups to anti-Asian hate and the legacy of Vincent Chin, contributing to broader conversations about race and justice in Michigan and beyond.—
Nour Rahal,
Freep.com,
1 Mar. 2026
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“Volunteering.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/volunteering. Accessed 4 Mar. 2026.
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