voluntary

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He also works in a voluntary capacity for a non-profit online safety organisation.

From BBC

However, Robert Smith, general secretary of the BBBoC, says while they favour voluntary contributions, a compulsory levy is not "appropriate".

From BBC

While doctors monitored their seizures to assess treatment options, the patients also took part in voluntary computer-based tasks.

From Science Daily

Chris Parry was suspended "pending investigation" after a series of social media posts on Monday appeared to describe members of Shomrim, a voluntary patrol service, as "cosplayers" in a post which has since been deleted.

From BBC

Faced with the prospect of a lengthy detention, Alberto said, he agreed to a voluntary departure from the U.S. and arrived at his parents’ home in a rural area of Chiapas in February.

From The Wall Street Journal