volunteer

US /ˌvɑlənˈtɪr/

UK /ˌvɒlən'tɪə(r)/

B2

adjecitve

  • Working willingly without pay to help others

noun

  • Person who helps others without being paid

verb

  • To work willingly without pay to help others

Examples

The office is staffed by unpaid volunteers.

The charity is appealing for volunteers to take elderly patients to and from hospital.