volunteerism

American  

[vol-uhn-teer-iz-uhm] / ˌvɒl ənˈtɪər ɪz əm /

noun

1. voluntarism.

2. 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 British  

/ ˌvɒlənˈtɪərɪzəm /

noun

1. 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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Etymology

Origin of volunteerism

First recorded in 1835–45; volunteer + -ism

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How does volunteerism compare to similar and commonly confused words? Explore the most common comparisons:

• voluntarism vs. volunteerism

Example Sentences

But the deluge has also inspired volunteerism among its people, as they face what their president has described as the "most challenging natural disaster" in its history.

From BBC

But the staggering rate of volunteerism on behalf of Mamdani’s campaign is evidence that the story of his candidacy — and what it could portend for Democrats — reaches far beyond the five boroughs.

From Salon

Experts say that is one reason volunteerism has slipped among baby boomers in recent years.

From The Wall Street Journal

"Mrs O'Connor frequently raised money for charities and also promoted volunteerism in parts of the developing world."

From BBC

We should seek to fuse protest and volunteerism in fantastically creative ways.

From Salon