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Principle or practice of supporting charitable organizations by public contributions instead of by relying on government assistance. Also: Philosophy: The theory that God or the ultimate nature of reality is to be conceived as some form of will

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  • As we think globally, and we must think that way today, voluntarism is critical to the strengthening of local communities.
  • German scientist, whose school of thought is called voluntarism, considers the motive-force of Energy to be something that may be called
  • As Governor General, Mr. LeBlanc promoted personal causes such as voluntarism and an appreciation for Canada's Aboriginal culture.
  • "voluntarism", which is paid for directly with your money, of course.
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