1. A group or organization formed by people who join together by choice, without legal obligation, to pursue common interests, goals, or activities
The neighborhood voluntary association organized a community cleanup event.
A associação voluntária do bairro organizou um evento de limpeza comunitária.
2. In law and philosophy, an organization based on the free consent of its members rather than coercion or statutory requirement
Voluntary associations are fundamental to civil society and democratic participation.
As associações voluntárias são fundamentais para a sociedade civil e a participação democrática.