Word
volunteering
Phoneticsvol·un·teer·ing, stress on the third syllable
US/ˌvɔɫənˈtɪɹɪŋ/
UK/vˌɒləntˈiəɹɪŋ/
Uncountable noun
Definition
n. the act of giving your time and work to help a charity or your community without being paid.
n. the voluntary provision of time and labour for charitable, educational, or community purposes. Uncountable in this sense.
Examples
“Volunteering at the local animal shelter is very rewarding.”
“Many students find that volunteering in their community helps them develop leadership skills while building a stronger resume.”
“The non-profit organisation relies heavily on corporate volunteering to maintain its mentorship programs, as professional expertise is often more valuable than simple monetary donations.”
Examples
simple
“Volunteering at the local animal shelter is very rewarding.”
contextual
“Many students find that volunteering in their community helps them develop leadership skills while building a stronger resume.”
complex
“The non-profit organisation relies heavily on corporate volunteering to maintain its mentorship programs, as professional expertise is often more valuable than simple monetary donations.”
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- Exam level
- CambridgeCambridgeCambridge English QualificationsThe exam suite from Cambridge University Press & Assessment, from A1 Movers up to C2 Proficiency. The benchmark names double as CEFR labels.B1 PreliminaryIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.4.0–5.0TOEFL iBTTOEFL iBTTest of English as a Foreign Language, Internet-Based TestETS's academic English test, the standard route for US university admissions. Scored 0–120, with a 1–6 scale since 2026.1–6 scale: 3.0–3.544–71TOEICTOEICTest of English for International CommunicationETS's workplace English test, big in Japan and Korea. Listening & Reading scores 10–990 and tops out at C1.550–784
- Frequency
- Frequent
- Level
- B1 · Intermediate
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