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
Menna was volunteering with a drama program at Saint Joseph Catholic School on May 6 when a storm moved in.
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Joshua Cole,
CBS News,
30 June 2026
Another is a nurse who transitions from hospital shifts to part-time caregiving, art classes, fishing, church choir, and volunteering at a community garden.
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Wes Moss,
Forbes.com,
29 June 2026
Bonda was volunteering at art classes set up by French expat Bernard Brunon and his American expat wife Nancy Ganucheau.
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Steve Lopez,
Los Angeles Times,
27 June 2026
Expanding channels for doing good can redefine volunteering for the future.
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The Christian Science Monitor,
Christian Science Monitor,
25 June 2026
Heaton recalled encountering a farmer in Uganda while volunteering there.
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Angela Andaloro,
PEOPLE,
23 June 2026
Joumaa ended up not writing the story, but instead spent years volunteering with her before Khalil retired in 2020.
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Jane Arraf,
NPR,
21 June 2026
Nelsonwood, a flight instructor who’s training to fly with Alaska Airlines, met Sherrod while volunteering at Sun ‘n Fun Aerospace Expo in Lakeland.
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Patrick Connolly,
The Orlando Sentinel,
20 June 2026
That can include volunteering on construction sites or other Habitat work.
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Kamal Morgan,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
16 June 2026
Joshua Cole,
CBS News,
30 June 2026
Another is a nurse who transitions from hospital shifts to part-time caregiving, art classes, fishing, church choir, and volunteering at a community garden.
—
Wes Moss,
Forbes.com,
29 June 2026
Bonda was volunteering at art classes set up by French expat Bernard Brunon and his American expat wife Nancy Ganucheau.
—
Steve Lopez,
Los Angeles Times,
27 June 2026
Expanding channels for doing good can redefine volunteering for the future.
—
The Christian Science Monitor,
Christian Science Monitor,
25 June 2026
Heaton recalled encountering a farmer in Uganda while volunteering there.
—
Angela Andaloro,
PEOPLE,
23 June 2026
Joumaa ended up not writing the story, but instead spent years volunteering with her before Khalil retired in 2020.
—
Jane Arraf,
NPR,
21 June 2026
Nelsonwood, a flight instructor who’s training to fly with Alaska Airlines, met Sherrod while volunteering at Sun ‘n Fun Aerospace Expo in Lakeland.
—
Patrick Connolly,
The Orlando Sentinel,
20 June 2026
That can include volunteering on construction sites or other Habitat work.
—
Kamal Morgan,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
16 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for volunteering
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As temperatures climbed into the 90s, with the heat index soaring even higher, a local restaurant owner stepped up to help, donating dozens of air conditioners to residents struggling to stay cool.
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After Bezos’ ex-wife, noted philanthropist MacKenzie Scott, was praised for donating over $26 billion through her foundation, Yield Giving, Musk criticized her efforts.
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The Athletics beat the Dodgers 7-1 on Wednesday night, giving the West Sacramento team its only win of the series with the Dodgers, winners of the past two World Series, failing to secure a three-game sweep.
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Another prohibits giving lectures in public parks without city permission.
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When juveniles joined the effort, he was arrested for contributing to the delinquency of minors.
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When this happens, the city becomes the landlord, and the tax base the landlords were contributing to stops coming.
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“Volunteering.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/volunteering. Accessed 2 Jul. 2026.
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