volunteer
noun
a person who voluntarily offers to perform a service or other undertaking.
has been volunteering
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present perfect progressiveof volunteer (3rd person singular).present perfect progressive
Used to describe an action that began in the past, has continued continuously, and is still in progress.
Example Sentences
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Alexia has been volunteering at the Mayer for the last two years, and says that sentimentality played a big part in her signing up.
From Salon ● Dec. 18, 2025
The 45-year-old has been volunteering at the centre for years and said it helped her gain skills and look after her own mental health.
From BBC ● Jun. 21, 2025
Perez has been volunteering for De León’s reelection campaign, door-knocking, phone banking and creating “art for tote bags to be used by other staffers,” his profile states.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 23, 2024
Pam Gunther, a wildlife biologist, has been volunteering for five years and eagerly takes newbies under her expert wings.
From Seattle Times ● Mar. 15, 2024
Mr. Picone, 66, has been volunteering since 2011 with Houston Food Not Bombs, which has been serving homeless people and families experiencing food insecurity.
From New York Times ● Aug. 6, 2023
