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:
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Many volunteers helped clean up the park after the storm.
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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:
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She always volunteers to help out at school events.
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They volunteered to work extra hours to finish the project on time.