Volunteers: meaning, definitions and examples
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volunteers
[ ˌvɒlənˈtɪə(r) ]
helping others
People who freely offer to take part in an enterprise or undertake a task without being paid.
Synonyms
assistants, helpers, unpaid workers
Examples of usage
- They are looking for volunteers to help at the charity event.
- Many volunteers work at the local animal shelter.
- The organization relies on volunteers to run smoothly.
offering to help
To offer to do something without being forced to or without expecting payment.
Synonyms
offer, pitch in, step forward
Examples of usage
- She volunteers at the hospital every weekend.
- He volunteered to lead the project.
Translations
Translations of the word "volunteers" in other languages:
🇵🇹 voluntários
🇮🇳 स्वयंसेवकों
🇩🇪 Freiwillige
🇮🇩 relawan
🇺🇦 волонтери
🇵🇱 wolontariusze
🇯🇵 ボランティア
🇫🇷 volontaires
🇪🇸 voluntarios
🇹🇷 gönüllüler
🇰🇷 자원봉사자
🇸🇦 المتطوعين
🇨🇿 dobrovolníci
🇸🇰 dobrovoľníci
🇨🇳 志愿者
🇸🇮 prostovoljci
🇮🇸 sjálfboðaliðar
🇰🇿 еріктілер
🇬🇪 მოხალისეები
🇦🇿 könüllülər
🇲🇽 voluntarios
Word origin
The word 'volunteer' originated in the 17th century from the Latin word 'voluntarius', meaning 'of one's free will'. It first appeared in English as a noun to describe those who offer themselves for military service without being compelled. Over time, the term broadened to encompass those who offer their services in various fields without expecting payment.
See also: involuntarily, voluntary.