Volunteer Meaning. ˌvɑːlənˈtɪr C1 I or T to offer to do something that you do not have to do often without having been asked to do it andor without expecting payment. From Latin voluntarius voluntary of ones free will.
Non-military sense is first recorded 1630s. The Health clinic is relying on volunteers to run the office and answer the phones. Informal To compel someone to do something.
As an adjective from 1640s.
From French voluntaire one who volunteers. Whatever your age or life situation volunteering can help take your mind off your own worries keep you mentally stimulated and add more zest to your life. You do not volunteer for the pursuit of a monetary prize or recognition. Older adults especially those who have retired or lost a spouse can find new meaning and direction in their lives by helping others.
