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volunteerism
[ vol-uhn-teer-iz-uhm ]
noun
- the policy or practice of volunteering one's time or talents for charitable, educational, or other worthwhile activities, especially in one's community.
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
Word History and Origins
Origin of volunteerism1
Example Sentences
There is also a culture of volunteerism, specifically in the Fire Departments.
The dispute has bitterly divided neighbors in a town that prides itself on its Texas German heritage and spirit of volunteerism.
One was on the rewards of volunteerism in retirement.
For a doctoral dissertation at the University of Colorado, she looked at “digital volunteerism,” or the ways people use online tools to help each other during crises.
“Through employee volunteerism or our charitable donations, it is always Amazon’s intention to help support the communities where we work in a way that is most responsive to the needs of that community.”
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