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volunteer

[vol-uhn-teer] / ˌvɒl ənˈtɪər /


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Her organization has been working with a neighborhood volunteer group of about 60 MacArthur Park-area residents since March.

From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 24, 2026

Be ready to volunteer as a poll worker.

From Slate ● Sep. 23, 2026

Other recently retired lawyers who have worked with retirement consultants took left turns as screenwriters and volunteer paramedics, or have opened wineries and wedding venues.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 19, 2026

The choir is the only one from Northern Ireland and, Barkley said, the only rural one, to be nominated for the Making Music UK volunteer group of the year award.

From BBC ● Sep. 17, 2026

Valerie Blakeman, the wife of Dad’s previous boss, and the volunteer and activities coordinator here.

From "Red Flags and Butterflies" by Sheryl Azzam

Fiona Cole, from Trussell Trust in Northern Ireland said it was "heartbreaking" to see food banks in this situation, adding the stress on food bank managers and volunteers is increasing on a daily basis.

From BBC ● Sep. 24, 2026

During the first two years of participation, 99.5% of the volunteers consumed at least one food preservative.

From Science Daily ● Sep. 20, 2026

She found Georgia-based print shops to make pink “Senator My Boo” buttons and has been working with local Democratic activists and volunteers to distribute them at Ossoff’s rallies, including one he held Sunday in Athens.

From Salon ● Sep. 20, 2026

He began opening small nurseries, staffed by volunteers.

From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 19, 2026

Two seasons had passed since President Wilson asked for volunteers.

From "A Few Red Drops: The Chicago Race Riot of 1919" by Claire Hartfield

Fathers who played baseball volunteered their time to coach us.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 15, 2026

He soon volunteered to join the regular army and sailed for Canada in 1809, where he entered the 41st Regiment of Foot.

From Science Daily ● Sep. 7, 2026

Townsend is thought to be the second man from Yorkshire to die during the war, with 18-year-old James Wilton, from Huddersfield, West Yorkshire, killed in 2024 after he volunteered to fight for Ukraine.

From BBC ● Aug. 24, 2026

After retiring in 2022, Cannom volunteered at the John Wesley Clinic in downtown Los Angeles, helping the homeless and underserved communities who might not otherwise receive cardiac care.

From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 23, 2026

Both had volunteered for the perilous job of scouting for the Allies, observing and reporting on the movement of Japanese forces.

From "Fallout: Spies, Superbombs, and the Ultimate Cold War Showdown" by Steve Sheinkin

Meanwhile, during the day, Prince William and Catherine will visit community and volunteering projects on the Isle of Bute.

From BBC ● Sep. 17, 2026

Raising your hand for middle management right now feels like volunteering to be laid off the next time your employer decides to become more “nimble.”

From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 17, 2026

The partnership hopes that in the future, Big Heart will also offer volunteering programmes, training and development opportunities.

From BBC ● Sep. 14, 2026

Now, Kushner is volunteering to unseat the Republican incumbent, who has been in office since 1997.

From Salon ● Sep. 7, 2026

Ainsley thrusts up her arm, volunteering to go first.

From "Shine!" by J.J. and Chris Grabenstein




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