volunteerism

[ vol-uh n-teer-iz-uh m ]
/ ˌvɒl ənˈtɪər ɪz əm /

noun

voluntarism(def 2).
the policy or practice of volunteering one's time or talents for charitable, educational, or other worthwhile activities, especially in one's community.

Origin of volunteerism

First recorded in 1835–45; volunteer + -ism

Words nearby volunteerism

voluntaryism, volunteer, volunteer army, volunteer bureau, volunteer state, volunteerism, volunteers in service to america, volunteers of america, voluntourism, voluptuary, voluptuous

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British Dictionary definitions for volunteerism

volunteerism
/ (ˌvɒlənˈtɪərɪzəm) /

noun

the principle of donating time and energy for the benefit of other people in the community as a social responsibility rather than for any financial reward