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volunteerism
[ vol-uhn-teer-iz-uhm ]
/ ˌvɒl ənˈtɪər ɪz əm /
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noun
the policy or practice of volunteering one's time or talents for charitable, educational, or other worthwhile activities, especially in one's community.
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volunteerism
/ (ˌvɒlənˈtɪərɪzəm) /
noun
the principle of donating time and energy for the benefit of other people in the community as a social responsibility rather than for any financial reward
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