volunteer

Example Sentences

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Halfway through the movie, to ward off full-scale war with the Philistines, David volunteers to engage in single combat with the enemy’s champion: an oversize fellow named Goliath.

From The Wall Street Journal

Walking into the Mayer on Saturday night, I’m greeted by 14-year-old Oliver Tutorow, a theater volunteer sitting behind the ticket booth inside the doorway.

From Salon

The Erasmus scheme allows students to study, train or volunteer in other European countries for up to a year, without paying any extra fees.

From BBC

Mornings echo with the sound of volunteer teams repairing whatever can be salvaged.

From Barron's

The EU provides funding through the scheme for people to study, train or volunteer in other European countries for up to a year.

From BBC