volunteer
noun
a person who voluntarily offers to perform a service or other undertaking.
are volunteering
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present progressiveof volunteer.present progressive
Used to describe an ongoing action or state that is currently taking place in the immediate present.
Example Sentences
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“It’s a shame that not as many people are volunteering to do these things because it really is an important part of the fabric of our country.”
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 3, 2026
Fewer cities are volunteering to spend billions on infrastructure that sometimes falls into disuse.
From Seattle Times ● Jun. 1, 2024
Many of its scientists are volunteering their time, squeezing in work between research or teaching jobs and other responsibilities.
From Scientific American ● Jun. 15, 2023
Lisa said that this week, while Jared and Lauren are visiting, they are volunteering with Sheltering Arms — an Atlanta-based non-profit early education center — buying gifts, diapers and wipes for over 50 children.
From Los Angeles Times ● Dec. 23, 2022
Suesetta and I are volunteering to be greeters.
From "Betty Before X" by Ilyasah Shabazz and Renée Watson
