as in donates
to make a present of
trained tax consultants who volunteer their services at tax time
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Recent Examples of volunteers
Tess Kenny, Chicago Tribune, 10 Aug. 2025
Jennifer Ludden, NPR, 4 Apr. 2026
On December 15, 1994, Versace opened Casa Casuarina’s gates for a benefit supporting Best Buddies, an organization that pairs volunteers with people who have developmental disabilities.
—Serena Turner, Vanity Fair, 30 Mar. 2026
Nava volunteers her time assisting at classes and camps that give opportunities for children and families to experience the arts who may otherwise not have access.
—Heide Janssen, Oc Register, 15 Mar. 2026
The 46-year-old attorney frequently protests at Broadview and also volunteers as a rapid responder, reporting on federal agents’ activities in neighborhoods.
—Angie Leventis Lourgos, Chicago Tribune, 22 Feb. 2026
The bin that volunteers Alford and Wilson were processing on a recent morning were collected in November from Camp Stewart for Boys, a summer camp on the North Fork of the Guadalupe upstream from Hunt.
—Liz Teitz, San Antonio Express-News, 26 Jan. 2026
Smith now volunteers to help other inmates navigate the technology, particularly during virtual job interviews designed to simulate modern hiring processes.
—Georgina Jedikovska, Interesting Engineering, 12 Jan. 2026
As a member of the Fine Art League of Cupertino, Choudhury volunteers his time and creativity to help people connect and grow through art.
—Diana Argabrite, Mercury News, 11 Jan. 2026
Renee Lund volunteers with Mothers Against Drunk Driving and joined the effort after her son Tanner was killed by a drunk driver in 2022.
—Sarah Horbacewicz, CBS News, 31 Dec. 2025
Noun
Today, GroceryLand, with the help of some 30 volunteers, serves a few hundred regular clients, volunteer Maria Mavraganes said.
—Tess Kenny, Chicago Tribune, 10 Aug. 2025
Verb
West volunteers his photography skills at the church where the man is involved and shares his Costco membership.
—Jennifer Ludden, NPR, 4 Apr. 2026
On December 15, 1994, Versace opened Casa Casuarina’s gates for a benefit supporting Best Buddies, an organization that pairs volunteers with people who have developmental disabilities.
—Serena Turner, Vanity Fair, 30 Mar. 2026
Nava volunteers her time assisting at classes and camps that give opportunities for children and families to experience the arts who may otherwise not have access.
—Heide Janssen, Oc Register, 15 Mar. 2026
The 46-year-old attorney frequently protests at Broadview and also volunteers as a rapid responder, reporting on federal agents’ activities in neighborhoods.
—Angie Leventis Lourgos, Chicago Tribune, 22 Feb. 2026
The bin that volunteers Alford and Wilson were processing on a recent morning were collected in November from Camp Stewart for Boys, a summer camp on the North Fork of the Guadalupe upstream from Hunt.
—Liz Teitz, San Antonio Express-News, 26 Jan. 2026
Smith now volunteers to help other inmates navigate the technology, particularly during virtual job interviews designed to simulate modern hiring processes.
—Georgina Jedikovska, Interesting Engineering, 12 Jan. 2026
As a member of the Fine Art League of Cupertino, Choudhury volunteers his time and creativity to help people connect and grow through art.
—Diana Argabrite, Mercury News, 11 Jan. 2026
Renee Lund volunteers with Mothers Against Drunk Driving and joined the effort after her son Tanner was killed by a drunk driver in 2022.
—Sarah Horbacewicz, CBS News, 31 Dec. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for volunteers
Verb
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But not the Florida Panthers, which annually donates at least $10,000 to SunServe’s family therapeutic support group, Lima said.—
Amanda Rosa,
Miami Herald,
1 Apr. 2026
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According to its website, the chain donates 20% of sales from in-store community events to local organizations and charities, and corporate and franchise teams are active participants in groups like Big Brothers Big Sisters of America.—
Catherina Gioino,
Fortune,
25 Mar. 2026
Verb
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An extension gives you more time to file, but not more time to pay, according to the IRS.—
Sacbee.com,
Sacbee.com,
7 Apr. 2026
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The concentrated, weightless formula gives full coverage with minimal product for the most natural-looking finish.—
Tory Johnson,
ABC News,
7 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Orlando’s backline has steadied itself with back-to-back clean sheets, but Friday presents a much tougher test.—
Kyle Foley,
The Orlando Sentinel,
2 Apr. 2026
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Homelessness presents a different challenge.—
Benjamin F. Henwood,
The Conversation,
2 Apr. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Volunteers.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/volunteers. Accessed 7 Apr. 2026.
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