volunteerism
noun
vol·un·teer·ism
ˌvä-lən-ˈtir-ˌi-zəm 
2
: the act or practice of doing volunteer work in community service
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The ballots at the bottom of this story will have three categories for high school students:
Spirit Award – Nominees for this award are students with a spirit of kindness, positive leadership, encouragement, compassion, volunteerism, perseverance and a will to serve others.
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Melanie Laughman, The Enquirer, 13 May 2024
Even a few hours of volunteerism can make a difference, and a lifetime of volunteerism can benefit troubled youth or the mentally ill in our community forever.
—Ed Martin, Baltimore Sun, 25 Apr. 2024
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Melanie Laughman, The Enquirer, 13 May 2024
Even a few hours of volunteerism can make a difference, and a lifetime of volunteerism can benefit troubled youth or the mentally ill in our community forever.
—Ed Martin, Baltimore Sun, 25 Apr. 2024
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“Volunteerism.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/volunteerism. Accessed 29 May. 2024.
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