B1verbsocietywork
US/ˌvɑː.lənˈtɪr/
UK/ˌvɒl.ənˈtɪə/
to offer to do something without being asked or paid
More often (noun): a person who offers to do work without being paid
In context
Every summer, students volunteer to teach English to children in the mountains.
Nobody wanted to give the presentation, so I volunteered.
She volunteers at an animal shelter every Saturday morning.
Words that go with volunteer
verb + preposition
- volunteer toTwo parents volunteered to drive the team to the match.
- volunteer atI volunteer at a local hospital on Sundays.
- volunteer forHe volunteered for the night shift during Tet.
verb + noun
- volunteer informationShe didn't volunteer information about her past.
- volunteer timeMany retired people volunteer time to help their community.
Common mistakes
Incorrect:
I joined volunteer last summer.Correct: I did volunteer work last summer. / I volunteered last summer.