volunteer

Example Sentences

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However, if someone wants to put all groceries on their credit card — I’ve had friends volunteer to do this in order to get points — that has also worked out well, in my experience.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 11, 2026

One canvasser, Timothy Nikonorov, explained that he had been an active volunteer with Mamdani’s campaign before becoming a frequent canvasser for Park, and an occasional canvassing lead.

From Salon • Jun. 4, 2026

Audrey Burrell, a 90-year-old widow and former volunteer, said she attended the cafe to prevent loneliness.

From BBC • Jun. 3, 2026

This spring, several temporary water sources were put in, an effort led by state and federal wildlife officials, according to Aiello, who helped out as a volunteer.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 3, 2026

Mrs. B had always been there for me, ready to volunteer as one of my test subjects for my experiments or answer all my questions about space.

From "Sir Fig Newton and the Science of Persistence" by Sonja Thomas