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