volunteer position
[/ˌvɒl.ən.tɪr pəˈzɪʃ.ən/]
nounfemininepl: volunteer positions / posições de voluntariado
posição de voluntariado
1. An unpaid job or role that a person takes on willingly to help an organization or community
She accepted a volunteer position at the local animal shelter.
Ela aceitou uma posição de voluntariado no abrigo de animais local.
2. A work opportunity where someone offers their time and skills without monetary compensation
The volunteer position requires 10 hours per week during the summer.
A posição de voluntariado exige 10 horas por semana durante o verão.
In Brazil, volunteer positions are increasingly popular among young professionals and retirees. Many nonprofit organizations (ONGs) offer volunteer positions as part of corporate social responsibility programs. In the USA, volunteering is deeply embedded in civic culture, with volunteer positions viewed as valuable resume experience and a way to build community connections. The concept is stronger in developed countries where people have more disposable time and resources.
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