Meaning of the word volunteers in English

What does volunteers mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

volunteers

US /ˌvɑːl.ənˈtɪrz/
UK /ˌvɒl.ənˈtɪəz/

Noun

people who offer to do something without being forced or paid to do it

Example:
Many volunteers helped clean up the park after the storm.
The charity relies heavily on its dedicated team of volunteers.

Verb

to offer to do something without being forced or paid to do it

Example:
She always volunteers to help out at school events.
They volunteered to work extra hours to finish the project on time.