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.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
volunteer rolevolunteer workunpaid positionvoluntary position
Antonyms / Antônimos
paid positionsalaried jobemploymentpaid work

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
posição de voluntariado
Most common translation, widely understood
General Brazilian
cargo de voluntário
Alternative form emphasizing the role aspect
Rio de Janeiro
trabalho voluntário
Often used interchangeably, focuses on the work aspect
São Paulo
atuação voluntária
More formal usage in corporate volunteer programs
Portugal
posição de voluntário
Slightly different word order preference

Related Words

volunteervolunteerismnonprofit organizationcommunity servicecharity work

Related Idioms & Phrases

give back to the community
do charity work
lend a hand
contribute to the cause
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