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social science subjects > business and management > sociology of work > modes of employment > volunteering
social science subjects > sociology > sociology of work > modes of employment > volunteering
... > social science subjects > psychology > behavior mechanisms > human development > social development and social behavior > volunteering
... > social science subjects > sociology > family studies > motherhood encyc > issues in motherhood > unpaid work > volunteering
... > social science subjects > psychology > social psychology > interpersonal relationships > human relationships > family studies > motherhood encyc > issues in motherhood > unpaid work > volunteering
... > social science subjects > sociology > social interaction > human relationships > family studies > motherhood encyc > issues in motherhood > unpaid work > volunteering
... > social science subjects > sociology > social theory > micro-interactionist theory > social interaction > human relationships > family studies > motherhood encyc > issues in motherhood > unpaid work > volunteering
... > social science subjects > business and management > sociology of work > sociology of work encyc > unpaid work > volunteering
... > social science subjects > sociology > sociology of work > sociology of work encyc > unpaid work > volunteering

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volunteering  

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  • Volunteering is a term used to describe a broad range of helping behaviors intended to benefit a variety of recipients, including large organizations, smaller groups of disadvantaged individuals, and even family members, neighbors, and friends. There are many ways to help others, such as by donating money or time (instrumental help) or by being willing to listen if another person needs to talk (emotional support). [Source: Encyclopedia of Human Development; Volunteering]

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