volunteerism
noun
vol·un·teer·ism
ˌvä-lən-ˈtir-ˌi-zəm 
2
: the act or practice of doing volunteer work in community service
Examples of volunteerism in a Sentence
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To help grow even the youngest female students’ STEM confidence, managers of corporate volunteerism programs should consider ways to recruit working professionals into STEM classrooms and after-school extracurriculars.
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Chris Moore, Forbes, 27 Mar. 2024
The ballots at the bottom of this story will have three categories for high school students:
Spirit Award – Nominees for this award are students with a spirit of kindness, positive leadership, encouragement, compassion, volunteerism, perseverance and a will to serve others.
—Melanie Laughman, The Enquirer, 18 Mar. 2024
Any company considering a STEM mentorship volunteerism option should have defined program goals and criteria, as well as clear expectations for those who do plan to participate.
—Chris Moore, Forbes, 1 Mar. 2024
Their volunteerism is part of the Home Cook Heroes program.
—Saleen Martin, USA TODAY, 7 Jan. 2024
The young volunteer of the year award is for residents under 25 who demonstrate great volunteerism.
—Marcus D. Smith, Sacramento Bee, 23 Feb. 2024
Our second greatest need is donations of monetary value, in-kind gifts or volunteerism.
—Alexis Waiss, The Arizona Republic, 17 Jan. 2024
All are supported by organizations that are healthily resourced, with growing volunteerism and enthusiasm.
—Reinhold Ernst Tribune News Service, arkansasonline.com, 5 Feb. 2024
His volunteerism included the Rancho Bernardo Planning Board and Rancho Bernardo Community Council, San Diego County Planning Commission and the San Dieguito River Valley Conservancy.
—U-T Staff, San Diego Union-Tribune, 30 Dec. 2023
Chris Moore, Forbes, 27 Mar. 2024
The ballots at the bottom of this story will have three categories for high school students:
Spirit Award – Nominees for this award are students with a spirit of kindness, positive leadership, encouragement, compassion, volunteerism, perseverance and a will to serve others.
—Melanie Laughman, The Enquirer, 18 Mar. 2024
Any company considering a STEM mentorship volunteerism option should have defined program goals and criteria, as well as clear expectations for those who do plan to participate.
—Chris Moore, Forbes, 1 Mar. 2024
Their volunteerism is part of the Home Cook Heroes program.
—Saleen Martin, USA TODAY, 7 Jan. 2024
The young volunteer of the year award is for residents under 25 who demonstrate great volunteerism.
—Marcus D. Smith, Sacramento Bee, 23 Feb. 2024
Our second greatest need is donations of monetary value, in-kind gifts or volunteerism.
—Alexis Waiss, The Arizona Republic, 17 Jan. 2024
All are supported by organizations that are healthily resourced, with growing volunteerism and enthusiasm.
—Reinhold Ernst Tribune News Service, arkansasonline.com, 5 Feb. 2024
His volunteerism included the Rancho Bernardo Planning Board and Rancho Bernardo Community Council, San Diego County Planning Commission and the San Dieguito River Valley Conservancy.
—U-T Staff, San Diego Union-Tribune, 30 Dec. 2023
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Word History
First Known Use
1844, in the meaning defined at sense 1
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“Volunteerism.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/volunteerism. Accessed 19 Apr. 2024.
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