Example Sentences

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She was volunteering at Pasadena Humane on Wednesday, she said, because it felt good to do something productive.

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 17, 2025

The character, played by Paul Bradley, appeared at a community centre where Yolande Trueman, played by Angela Wynter, was volunteering during the episode.

From BBC • Dec. 24, 2024

Notably, the only “perk” that improved well-being was volunteering.

From Salon • Feb. 13, 2024

He told the newspaper in an interview last year that he was volunteering for the Republican Party.

From Washington Times • Jun. 29, 2023

“It’s not like I don’t have other things to do. I was volunteering here, remember?”

From "Challenger Deep" by Neal Shusterman