Volunteer as Meaning in English
expression
ˌvɑɫənˈtɪɹ/ /ˈæz/, /ˈɛz
vah-luhn-TEER az
vˌɒləntˈiə/ /ˈæs
vol-uhn-TEER az
Definition
To freely offer to take on a specific role or job without being paid, such as 'volunteer as a teacher'.
Usage & Nuances
Often followed by the position (“volunteer as a coach”), informal and formal contexts; used specifically for roles, not for general volunteering. Don't use with objects ('volunteer as help' is incorrect). Common in applications and group settings.
Spanish: ofrecerse como - ser voluntario comoPortuguese (BR): voluntariar-se como - oferecer-se comoPortuguese (PT): voluntariar-se como - oferecer-se comoChinese (Simplified): 自愿担任Chinese (Traditional): 自願擔任Hindi: स्वेच्छा से काम करना (के रूप में)Arabic: التطوع كـBengali: স্বেচ্ছাসেবক হওয়া (একটি নির্দিষ্ট ভূমিকা)Russian: выступать добровольцем (в качестве)Japanese: 〜としてボランティアするVietnamese: tình nguyện làm (một vị trí cụ thể)Korean: ~로 자원하다Turkish: ... olarak gönüllü olmakUrdu: بطورِ رضا کار (کسی عہدے کے لیے) پیش کرناIndonesian: menjadi relawan sebagai
Example Sentences
She decided to volunteer as a tutor after school.
basic
I want to volunteer as a guide for the museum.
basic
He will volunteer as a nurse during the event.
basic
If nobody wants, I’ll volunteer as team captain.
natural
She was the first to volunteer as spokesperson when they asked for help.
natural
A lot of students volunteer as mentors for new arrivals.
natural