Volunteer
Volunteer
Volunteer (pronounced vɒlənˈtɪər) is a term used to describe an individual who willingly offers their services or skills without any expectation of monetary compensation. The term originates from the Latin word voluntarius, meaning "willing" or "of one's free will".
Definition
A volunteer is a person who freely offers to take part in an enterprise or undertake a task. This can be in various fields such as healthcare, education, environmental conservation, and more. The act of volunteering often involves providing time and skills to help others or contribute to a cause or community.
Related Terms
- Volunteerism: The practice of offering one's services or efforts voluntarily, especially in community or public service activities.
- Voluntary work: Work done without payment, often in support of a charity or community organization.
- Community service: A non-paying job performed by a person or group of people for the benefit of their community or its institutions.
- Non-profit organization: An organization that uses its surplus revenues to further achieve its purpose or mission, rather than distributing its surplus income to the organization's directors as profit or dividends.
Etymology
The term volunteer comes from the Latin word voluntarius, which means "willing", "of one's own accord" or "of one's free will". It was first recorded in English in the 1750s, in the non-military sense of offering oneself for service of one's own free will.
Pronunciation
The term volunteer is pronounced as /ˌvɒlənˈtɪər/.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Volunteer
- Wikipedia's article - Volunteer
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