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volunteering

[/ˌvɒlənˈtɪərɪŋ/]
noun/verb (gerund)
voluntariado
1. The act of offering one's services or time freely, typically for charitable or community work without payment
She is passionate about volunteering at the local animal shelter.
Ela é apaixonada por voluntariado no abrigo de animais local.
2. Offering or proposing oneself or one's services for a task or cause
He is volunteering his expertise to help with the project.
Ele está oferecendo sua expertise para ajudar com o projeto.
3. Present participle of volunteer; giving information or assistance willingly
The witness was volunteering information to the police.
A testemunha estava oferecendo informações à polícia.
Synonyms
community servicecharity workservicegiving back
Antonyms
paid workemployment

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
voluntariado
Most common usage across Brazil
Rio de Janeiro
voluntariado
Standard usage
São Paulo
voluntariado
Standard usage
Portugal
voluntariado
Standard usage, also 'trabalho voluntário'

Related Idioms & Phrases

volunteering for duty
volunteering one's time
volunteering services
do volunteer work
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