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
The Aquarius Moon adds more focus to group dynamics, so avoid volunteering space or time just to keep the peace.
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Pubsubhub User, Baltimore Sun, 4 June 2026
Des Moines east-sider Jones-Brown, who works as the assistant chief diversity officer for staff equity at Grinnell College, said the love of volunteering and bettering the community laid the foundation for her run.
—Cooper Worth, Des Moines Register, 2 June 2026
Take a retired superintendent in my neighborhood who channels decades of leadership into community impact — serving on a childcare center board, leading a children's choir, and volunteering at a local health program.
—Esther K. Choy, Forbes.com, 31 May 2026
Veterans understand this instinctively, voting at higher rates than civilians, volunteering more hours, running for office, and serving in government at greater rates.
—D’juan Wilcher, Boston Herald, 25 May 2026
Daniella Palma has spent the last five years volunteering to help place the whopping number of flags.
—Paul Burton, CBS News, 24 May 2026
Data from 150 countries shows that acts of kindness went up across the board, from volunteering, to making donations to helping a stranger.
—Pauline Bartolone, NPR, 23 May 2026
Gaurika was following Aaron's route along the course because her brother was volunteering in his group, according to the outlet.
—Jordana Comiter, PEOPLE, 18 May 2026
Garcia said volunteering just a few hours a week makes a big impact.
—Alex Riggins, San Diego Union-Tribune, 18 May 2026
Pubsubhub User, Baltimore Sun, 4 June 2026
Des Moines east-sider Jones-Brown, who works as the assistant chief diversity officer for staff equity at Grinnell College, said the love of volunteering and bettering the community laid the foundation for her run.
—Cooper Worth, Des Moines Register, 2 June 2026
Take a retired superintendent in my neighborhood who channels decades of leadership into community impact — serving on a childcare center board, leading a children's choir, and volunteering at a local health program.
—Esther K. Choy, Forbes.com, 31 May 2026
Veterans understand this instinctively, voting at higher rates than civilians, volunteering more hours, running for office, and serving in government at greater rates.
—D’juan Wilcher, Boston Herald, 25 May 2026
Daniella Palma has spent the last five years volunteering to help place the whopping number of flags.
—Paul Burton, CBS News, 24 May 2026
Data from 150 countries shows that acts of kindness went up across the board, from volunteering, to making donations to helping a stranger.
—Pauline Bartolone, NPR, 23 May 2026
Gaurika was following Aaron's route along the course because her brother was volunteering in his group, according to the outlet.
—Jordana Comiter, PEOPLE, 18 May 2026
Garcia said volunteering just a few hours a week makes a big impact.
—Alex Riggins, San Diego Union-Tribune, 18 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for volunteering
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In other news from the brand, Betsey Johnson recently announced its second consecutive charitable Pride Collection in partnership with the Elton John AIDS Foundation, donating $1 to EJAF for every purchase in the collection.—
Jaden Thompson,
Footwear News,
2 June 2026
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Many nonprofits supplement government benefits, so donating to them is a form of redistribution.—
Allison Schrager,
Boston Herald,
2 June 2026
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Special commando units were also deployed to the location and carried out intelligence-gathering missions and drone operations, the other two sources said, giving Israel a valuable perch from which to see into northern Iran during the war.—
Tal Shalev,
CNN Money,
5 June 2026
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The show is still using some of those songs, giving the score’s relationship to the script a half-in, half-out near-jukebox feeling.—
Jackson McHenry,
Vulture,
5 June 2026
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Randall Sullivan was a contributing editor to Rolling Stone for over twenty years.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
8 June 2026
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The geopolitical conflicts contributing to the cost increases are complicated, and there is undoubtedly more at stake than just economics.—
Wayne Winegarden,
Oc Register,
7 June 2026
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“Volunteering.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/volunteering. Accessed 10 Jun. 2026.
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