Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

volunteer

noun/verb
/ˌvɒl.ənˈtɪr/
Definition
A person who offers to do something without being paid.
Examples
  • Many students choose to volunteer at local shelters during their summer break.
  • She decided to volunteer her skills to help the community center.
  • The event could not have succeeded without the hard work of many volunteers.
Meaning
To offer oneself for a service or to contribute time and effort for a good cause without expecting payment.
Synonyms
  • helper
  • donor
  • contributor
  • charity worker
  • paidia