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volunˈteerism
[f. volunteer n. + -ism.]
1. The system of having volunteer military forces.
1844P. Harwood Hist. Irish Reb. 1798 26 The effects of volunteerism on national morals and manners.
2. N. Amer. The use of volunteer labour, esp. in the social services. Cf. voluntarism 3 b, voluntaryism 2.
1977New Yorker 1 Aug. 48/2 Still another productivity proposal is that as the city work force shrinks, volunteerism should be encouraged; citizen volunteers could serve as auxiliary policemen, park attendants, case-workers, and school aides, for instance. 1979Globe & Mail (Toronto) 28 May s14 A closer examination of voluntary action or ‘volunteerism’ as it relates to volunteer support staffs in amateur sport. 1983United Airlines Mag. June 48 Minnesota's Corporate Volunteerism Council, a clearinghouse designed to help match community needs with people willing and able to give some time to others. |