volunteer program

noun
UK /ˌvɒlənˈtɪə ˈprəʊɡræm/
US /ˌvɑːlənˈtɪr ˈproʊɡræm/

A volunteer program is a group that helps people or animals without getting paid.

She joined a volunteer program at the animal shelter to walk dogs on weekends.


OTHER MEANINGS

2. An organized plan that gives people unpaid work experience.

The hospital runs a volunteer program for students who want to learn about health care.

3. A set of activities where people choose to help for free.

Our school's volunteer program cleans up the park every spring.

4. A group effort to support a cause without payment.

The volunteer program raised money to buy books for the library.