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How do you spell Volunteer?

Correct spelling

volunteer

Remember: volunteer has UN like 'unwilling' - but volunteers are willing!

Why is volunteer spelled this way?

From French volontaire, willing. Latin VOLUNTAS (will). A volunteer acts from will alone — service offered freely, without compulsion or compensation.

Common misspellings of volunteer

volenteervoluntervolonteervoluntear

Example

She decided to volunteer at the local food bank every weekend.

Frequently asked questions

How do you spell volunteer?+
The correct spelling is "volunteer". Remember: volunteer has UN like 'unwilling' - but volunteers are willing!
Is it volenteer or volunteer?+
The correct spelling is "volunteer", not "volenteer".

Other commonly misspelled words

forgiveness formidable formula forthright

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