volunteer

Example Sentences

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However, if someone wants to put all groceries on their credit card — I’ve had friends volunteer to do this in order to get points — that has also worked out well, in my experience.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 11, 2026

“There’s a lack of resources and of will,” said Jaime Aguilar, a volunteer with Search Warriors of Jalisco, which looks for clandestine graves across the state.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 11, 2026

One canvasser, Timothy Nikonorov, explained that he had been an active volunteer with Mamdani’s campaign before becoming a frequent canvasser for Park, and an occasional canvassing lead.

From Salon • Jun. 4, 2026

This spring, several temporary water sources were put in, an effort led by state and federal wildlife officials, according to Aiello, who helped out as a volunteer.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 3, 2026

Maybe their planes would be taken away to beef up an existing men’s regiment, and they’d be back to square one looking for a way to volunteer.

From "A Thousand Sisters" by Elizabeth Wein