volunteer (B1)
verb, noun
Pronunciation: /ˌvɒlənˈtɪər/
Definition
To offer to do something or to go somewhere without being asked or paid, often to help others or for a cause.
Examples
He decided to volunteer his time to help build houses for the homeless.
Many students volunteer to tutor younger children after school.
She volunteered to lead the fundraising committee for the local charity.
How to Use volunteer
- volunteer for (prepositional phrase)
- To offer to do a task or join an activity. — "She volunteered for the position of team captain."
- volunteer to do (prepositional phrase)
- To offer to perform a specific action. — "He volunteered to drive the carpool."
- volunteer as (prepositional phrase)
- To offer one's services in a particular role. — "She decided to volunteer as a tutor for the local school."
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