Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

volunteer

noun and verb
/ˈvɒl.ən.tɪr/
Definition
A person who freely offers to take part in an activity or help others without being paid.
Examples
  • Many students choose to volunteer at local shelters during their summer break.
  • She decided to volunteer for the environmental clean-up project.
  • Volunteers helped organize the charity event last weekend.
Meaning
To volunteer means to provide a service or perform a task willingly and without compensation, often for the benefit of the community or a specific cause.
Synonyms
  • helper
  • donor
  • contributor
  • helper
  • unpaid worker