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VoluntarismEncompasses all elements of supporting and
funding voluntary organisations. | |
Voluntary actionA term sometimes used to refer to the voluntary sector, although it focuses less on the idea of a coherent sector and more on the people, organisations and activities carried out. | |
Volunteerism
Was first coined in the 1970s and refers to the act of volunteering in the local community, voluntary organisations as well as other public or private organisations involving volunteers.
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