volunteerism
noun
vol·un·teer·ism
ˌvä-lən-ˈtir-ˌi-zəm 
2
: the act or practice of doing volunteer work in community service
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And an America Gives initiative aims to increase volunteerism.
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Joey Garrison, USA Today, 4 July 2025
The resolution also highlighted Crowley's commitment to rescue animals, his volunteerism, his time as a youth athletic coach, and his civic involvement.
—Jolene Almendarez, The Enquirer, 2 July 2025
For professionals facing high-pressure careers or life transitions, volunteerism provides emotional grounding and a sense of contribution outside the workplace or during a career transition.
—Leslye Moore, Forbes.com, 11 July 2025
The scholarships are managed by the Coral Gables Kiwanis Youth Foundation, which has a legacy of generosity rooted in the volunteerism of more than 1,700 Gables High Key Club members.
—Christina Mayo, Miami Herald, 9 July 2025
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Joey Garrison, USA Today, 4 July 2025
The resolution also highlighted Crowley's commitment to rescue animals, his volunteerism, his time as a youth athletic coach, and his civic involvement.
—Jolene Almendarez, The Enquirer, 2 July 2025
For professionals facing high-pressure careers or life transitions, volunteerism provides emotional grounding and a sense of contribution outside the workplace or during a career transition.
—Leslye Moore, Forbes.com, 11 July 2025
The scholarships are managed by the Coral Gables Kiwanis Youth Foundation, which has a legacy of generosity rooted in the volunteerism of more than 1,700 Gables High Key Club members.
—Christina Mayo, Miami Herald, 9 July 2025
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“Volunteerism.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/volunteerism. Accessed 7 Aug. 2025.
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