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volunteer

[vol-uhn-teer] / ˌvɒl ənˈtɪər /


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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

Audrey Burrell, a 90-year-old widow and former volunteer, said she attended the cafe to prevent loneliness.

From BBC • Jun. 3, 2026

Amparo Urzainqui, a 66-year-old volunteer with the Catholic charity Caritas in Gran Canaria who assists migrants, said "they need to feel welcomed in our communities."

From Barron's • Jun. 3, 2026

“The young men were so rowdy,” one Red Cross volunteer said in a telephone interview.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 26, 2026

"All week I've been working as a volunteer at Johnson’s Petting Zoo," Stacy shared.

From "Pony Problems: Nancy Drew and the Clue Crew, #3" by Carolyn Keene




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