volunteer

/ˌvɒlənˈtɪə(r)/

noun

wolontariusz

/vɔlɔnˈtarjuʂ/· rzeczownik

Also

ochotnik(m)

Definition

A person who offers to do something, especially work, without being paid for it.

Examples

She works as a volunteer at the animal shelter.

Ona pracuje jako wolontariuszka w schronisku dla zwierząt.

Many volunteers helped with the clean-up.

Wielu ochotników pomogło w sprzątaniu.

Synonyms

helperunpaid workergood Samaritan

Collocations

community volunteermedical volunteerstudent volunteer

verb

zgłosić się na ochotnika

/ˈzɡwɔɕit͡ɕ ɕɛ na ɔˈxɔtɲika/· czasownik

Also

oferować

Definition

To offer to do something willingly without being asked or paid, or to offer someone for a task.

Examples

He volunteered to help with the project.

Zgłosił się na ochotnika do pomocy przy projekcie.

I volunteered my time to teach English.

Zaoferowałem swój czas na nauczanie angielskiego.

Synonyms

offerstep forwardpropose

Collocations

volunteer to helpvolunteer timevolunteer for a task

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