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voluntary assistance

[ˈvɑːlənteri əˈsɪstəns]
nounpl: voluntary assistances
assistência voluntária
1. Help or support given willingly without obligation or expectation of payment
The organization relies on voluntary assistance from community members.
A organização depende de assistência voluntária de membros da comunidade.
2. Aid provided by volunteers in charitable, humanitarian, or social contexts
Voluntary assistance was crucial during the disaster relief efforts.
A assistência voluntária foi crucial nos esforços de alívio do desastre.
Synonyms
volunteer helpunpaid supportcharitable aidfree assistancewillful help
Antonyms
paid assistancemandatory helpcompulsory aidforced support

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
assistência voluntária
standard usage
São Paulo
assistência voluntária
common in NGO and social work contexts
Portugal
assistência voluntária
standard usage; also 'ajuda voluntária'

Related Idioms & Phrases

lend a hand voluntarily
voluntary work
community service
do good deeds
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