volunteer
Meaning
A volunteer is a person who offers to help or work for free, without being paid.
💡 Don't confuse "volunteer" with "voluntary," which means done by choice but not always without payment.
Example Sentences
Word in Context
I
started
helping
at
the
local
library
because
I
wanted
to
meet
people
and
improve
my
English
.
Every
Saturday
I
arrive
early
and
put
books
on
the
shelves
and
answer
simple
questions
.
I
am
a
volunteer
,
so
I
do
not
get
paid
,
but
I
feel
happy
when
I
help
a
child
find
a
good
story
.
After
my
shift
I
often
sit
with
a
cup
of
tea
and
feel
proud
of
the
small
difference
I
have
made
.
Common Phrases
volunteer for a cause
volunteer at an event
volunteer to help
Antonyms
Related Words
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