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I was going to become a youth worker because I do voluntary work with the kids in the little village where I live. I make little films with them and stuff when I'm not working. I thought, I'll pack it in then, and go and do something I love doing, and get a regular job because I've got two kids and a mortgage.
Stephen Graham

Meaning of "voluntary work" in the English dictionary

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PRONUNCIATION OF VOLUNTARY WORK

voluntary work  [ˈvɒləntərɪ wɜːk] play
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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF VOLUNTARY WORK

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pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
Voluntary work is a noun.
A noun is a type of word the meaning of which determines reality. Nouns provide the names for all things: people, objects, sensations, feelings, etc.

WHAT DOES VOLUNTARY WORK MEAN IN ENGLISH?

voluntary work

Volunteering

Volunteering is generally considered an altruistic activity and is intended to promote goodness or improve human quality of life. In return, this activity can produce a feeling of self-worth and respect. There is no financial gain involved for the individual. Volunteering is also renowned for skill development, socialization, and fun. It is also intended to make contacts for possible employment. It is helping, assisting, or serving another person or persons without pay. Many volunteers are specifically trained in the areas they work, such as medicine, education, or emergency rescue. Others serve on an as-needed basis, such as in response to a natural disaster.

Definition of voluntary work in the English dictionary

The definition of voluntary work in the dictionary is work that is done by the aid of volunteers.

WORDS THAT RHYME WITH VOLUNTARY WORK


artwork
ˈɑːtˌwɜːk
bodywork
ˈbɒdɪˌwɜːk
clockwork
ˈklɒkˌwɜːk
coursework
ˈkɔːsˌwɜːk
fieldwork
ˈfiːldˌwɜːk
firework
ˈfaɪəˌwɜːk
framework
ˈfreɪmˌwɜːk
groundwork
ˈɡraʊndˌwɜːk
homework
ˈhəʊmˌwɜːk
housework
ˈhaʊsˌwɜːk
needlework
ˈniːdəlˌwɜːk
network
ˈnɛtˌwɜːk
paperwork
ˈpeɪpəˌwɜːk
patchwork
ˈpætʃˌwɜːk
rework
riːˈwɜːk
teamwork
ˈtiːmˌwɜːk
waxwork
ˈwæksˌwɜːk
wickerwork
ˈwɪkəˌwɜːk
woodwork
ˈwʊdˌwɜːk
work
wɜːk

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE VOLUNTARY WORK

voluntarist
voluntaristic
voluntary
voluntary agency
Voluntary Aid Detachment
voluntary arrangement
voluntary body
voluntary euthanasia
voluntary helper
voluntary liquidation
voluntary manslaughter
voluntary organization
voluntary redundancy
voluntary retailer
voluntary school
voluntary sector
Voluntary Service Overseas
voluntary worker
voluntaryism
voluntaryist

WORDS THAT END LIKE VOLUNTARY WORK

all in a day´s work
at work
charity work
contract work
course work
detective work
dirty work
field work
group work
life´s work
maid of all work
manual work
neural network
office work
out of work
outside work
police work
research work
rough work
social work
welfare work

Synonyms and antonyms of voluntary work in the English dictionary of synonyms

SYNONYMS

Translation of «voluntary work» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF VOLUNTARY WORK

Find out the translation of voluntary work to 25 languages with our English multilingual translator.
The translations of voluntary work from English to other languages presented in this section have been obtained through automatic statistical translation; where the essential translation unit is the word «voluntary work» in English.

Translator English - Chinese

志愿工作
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

trabajo voluntario
570 millions of speakers

English

voluntary work
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

स्वैच्छिक काम
380 millions of speakers
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Translator English - Arabic

العمل التطوعي
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

добровольная работа
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

trabalho voluntário
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

সেবামূলক কাজ
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

travail volontaire
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

kerja sukarela
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

Freiwilligenarbeit
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

ボランティア活動
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

자원 봉사
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Karya sukarela
85 millions of speakers
vi

Translator English - Vietnamese

công việc tình nguyện
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

தன்னார்வ தொண்டு
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

स्वयंसेवी काम
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

Gönüllü çalışma
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

volontariato
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

wolontariat
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

добровільна робота
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

muncă voluntară
30 millions of speakers
el

Translator English - Greek

εθελοντική εργασία
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

vrywillige werk
14 millions of speakers
sv

Translator English - Swedish

frivilligt arbete
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

frivillig arbeid
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of voluntary work

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TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «VOLUNTARY WORK»

The term «voluntary work» is regularly used and occupies the 88.742 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «VOLUNTARY WORK» OVER TIME

The graph expresses the annual evolution of the frequency of use of the word «voluntary work» during the past 500 years. Its implementation is based on analysing how often the term «voluntary work» appears in digitalised printed sources in English between the year 1500 and the present day.

Examples of use in the English literature, quotes and news about voluntary work

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QUOTES WITH «VOLUNTARY WORK»

Famous quotes and sentences with the word voluntary work.
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Stephen Graham
I was going to become a youth worker because I do voluntary work with the kids in the little village where I live. I make little films with them and stuff when I'm not working. I thought, I'll pack it in then, and go and do something I love doing, and get a regular job because I've got two kids and a mortgage.

10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «VOLUNTARY WORK»

Discover the use of voluntary work in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to voluntary work and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
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International voluntary work
International Voluntary Work Thousands Of Long And Short-Term Voluntary Placements Worldwide "A comprehensive guide to voluntary work around the world" "The Daily Telegraph" PART I RESIDENTIAL WORK WORLDWIDE Creating an eco-centre in India ...
Victoria Pybus, 2007
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Voluntary Work in the Welfare State
First Published in 1998. Routledge is an imprint of Taylor & Francis, an informa company.
Mary Morris, 1998
3
Green Volunteers: The World Guide to Voluntary Work in ...
The guide has 3 indexes set up by geographical area, animal species, and project cost, all to help prospective volunteers choose their favorite conservation project.
Fabio Ausenda, 2007
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Green Volunteers: The World Guide to Voluntary Work in ...
The Green Volunteers Guide lists over 200 projects worldwide for those who want to experience active conservation work as a volunteer. Projects are yearround in a variety of habitats and countries.
‎2009
5
Handbook on the Economics of Sport
Voluntary work is the 'cornerstone of the development and growth of (British) sport', as it was once phrased by the British Sports Council in 1996. The economic analysis of voluntary work raises such issues as how to define it, how to measure ...
Wladimir Andreff, S. Szymanski, Stefan Szymanski, 2005
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Strategy Mix for Nonprofit Organisations: Vehicles for ...
Basic questions of democracy are involved when, for example, those doing permanent shift work are considerably less able to engage in voluntary work, or when women under the age of 35 years are represented proportionately ...
Annette Zimmer, Christina Stecker, 2004
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The voluntary sector, the state, and social work in Britain: ...
This book traces the ideas and practice of one of the most influential voluntary organisations, the Charity Organisation Society, which became the Family Welfare Association in 1946.
Jane E. Lewis, Family Welfare Association (Great Britain), 1995
8
Doing Voluntary Work Abroad: How to Combine Foreign Travel ...
Shows you the qualifications, skills and experience you may need, and reveals what opportunities are available.
Mark Hempshell, 1997
9
The Rough Guide to the Gambia
Voluntary work and study programmes Some universities which run courses in African studies offer study-abroad progammes to The Gambia. The following are independent organizations that run volunteer programmes. Gambia Tourism ...
Emma Gregg, Richard Trillo, 2003
10
Training Socialist Citizens: Sports and the State in East ...
suggested that performing voluntary work was a “social contribution” expected of citizens.73 Others revealed that voluntarism often involved formalized, structured work that was not really optional, yet nonetheless counted as voluntarism.
Molly Wilkinson Johnson, 2008

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «VOLUNTARY WORK»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term voluntary work is used in the context of the following news items.
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Bills concerned Bryce Brown will struggle after missing voluntary work
Bryce Brown has not been taking part in the voluntary work while he deals with a family situation, which Bills running back coach Anthony Lynn said Tuesday ... «NBCSports.com, May 15»
2
Muhammad Wilkerson's agent confirms he won't be at voluntary
In a statement, via LaCanfora, Chad Weisling said that Wilkerson is working out on his own rather than joining the team for voluntary work. “Muhammad will not ... «NBCSports.com, Apr 15»
3
Footballer ordered to do voluntary work
Dublin football star Diarmuid Connolly has been ordered by a judge to spend 80 hours teaching Gaelic football to children following an unprovoked attack on a ... «RTE.ie, May 14»
4
Government fail to overturn Poundland work scheme ruling
She also claimed that requiring her to work for nothing at a Poundland store ... wrong when I was stopped from doing voluntary work in a local museum and ... «BBC News, Oct 13»
5
Long-term unemployed will have to earn benefits with voluntary work
The long-term unemployed face having to earn their benefits with full-time unpaid community work from next year. Chancellor George Osborne is to give details ... «stv.tv, Sep 13»
6
Two in five of over-60s do voluntary work, survey shows
Two out of five people over the age of 60 do voluntary work, a survey has suggested. A fifth of those questioned helped at least two charities. Women were more ... «BBC News, Aug 13»
7
Back-to-work scheme breached laws, says Court of Appeal
Miss Reilly said that in November 2011 she had to leave her voluntary work at a local museum and work unpaid at the Poundland store in Kings Heath, ... «BBC News, Feb 13»
8
Young unemployed people in London will have to do voluntary work
Young unemployed people in London will be forced to do unpaid work with charities or lose their benefits, employment minister Chris Grayling announced ... «Third Sector, Aug 12»
9
ICE Defends Voluntary Work Program, Says Inmates Not Exploited
Jacqueline Stevens, a professor at Northwestern University who sought figures on the "voluntary" work program through a Freedom of Information Act request, ... «Fox News, Aug 12»
10
Jobseekers who fail to find employment will be forced to do …
Mr Cameron also hopes the plans will help boost his Big Society concept, which envisages people doing more to conduct voluntary work in their local ... «Daily Mail, Nov 11»

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« EDUCALINGO. Voluntary work [online]. Available <https://educalingo.com/en/dic-en/voluntary-work>. Apr 2024 ».
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