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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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http://data.loterre.fr/ark:/67375/N9J-JR55JDVF-T

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