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volunteerism

volunteerism

13 3.5
Giving time and help for free to support other people or causes
  • noun
  • /ˌvɒlənˈtɪərɪzəm/
  • US
translation icon : voluntariado
  • The Bureau of Labor Statistics reports suggest that volunteerism rates were up as much as 27.4 percent from 2001 to 2002.
  • community through volunteerism
  • volunteerism and community service
  • leadership and volunteerism

It was like falling tourism, but very little tourism, very much more volunteerism.

Examples

  • Programs at meetings have focused on working together for a common purpose and the value of volunteerism for professional development.

    Academic text (2012)

  • The executive unit of this organization applied for a Target Campus Grant related to leadership and volunteerism.

    Academic text (2012)

  • I could not agree with you more regarding volunteerism in the community and better organization.

    Blog text (2)

  • Indeed, at many locations, volunteerism is valued at millions of dollars each year.

    Academic text (2001)

  • And as someone with a disabled brother, I appreciate your volunteerism in that regard as well.

    Blog text (19)

  • Through such service learning and volunteerism, tutors increase their teaching skills and confidence.

    Academic text (2013)

  • The student will accept his or her obligation to render service to the community through volunteerism.

    Academic text (1994)

  • Organizations interested in increasing levels of volunteerism might find it useful to understand what may act as strong motivators for volunteering.

    Academic text (2008)

  • Given the American tradition of self-reliance and volunteerism, the effort will strike a strong bipartisan chord.

    Academic text (2008)

  • Many people engage in volunteerism to help local charities and support their community.

Synonyms

voluntarism
vsvolunteerism
1 7.5

The practice of people choosing to help others without being paid

is narrower, focusing on organized unpaid time and services to help causes

Antonyms

apathy
43 6.2

A lack of interest or care about things

How Self-Righteous

do-gooding
  • Offensive
1 8.2
volunteerism
  • US
13 3.5
charity
408 1.3

Surface Forms

volunteerism singular
volunteerisms plural

Morphology

volunteerism = volunteer (transparent) = volunteer + ism

Built from the noun 'volunteer' plus the productive suffix '-ism' meaning practice or system, so the meaning 'the practice of volunteering' is directly derivable.

Etymology

Volunteerism comes from volunteer and the ending -ism. A volunteer is someone who offers help 'by choice', and -ism means a 'practice' or 'belief', so volunteerism is the practice of giving your time and help freely.