USA HISTORY

Detailed explanation-1: -A volunteer is someone who chooses to join the armed forces, especially during a war, as opposed to someone who is forced to join by law. They fought as volunteers with the rebels. Victory in the civil war had been achieved by a mainly volunteer army.

Detailed explanation-2: -A military volunteer (or war volunteer) is a person who enlists in military service by free will, and is not a conscript, mercenary, or a foreign legionnaire. Volunteers sometimes enlist to fight in the armed forces of a foreign country, for example during the Spanish Civil War.

Detailed explanation-3: -Volunteerism is the act of contributing free labor to conduct community service or support a nonprofit organization. It is the principle of donating time and energy towards a greater cause. Volunteers help change the lives of those in their community as a social responsibility rather than receiving a financial reward.

Detailed explanation-4: -Dr Arielli points out there are many different reasons why people choose to put themselves in the line of fire. “Some are drawn to a conflict because of a sense of adventure, but they can also be pushed away from where they are, be it because they’re marginalised or under surveillance or simply because they’re bored.”

Detailed explanation-5: -You are doing good for others and the community, which provides a natural sense of accomplishment. Your role as a volunteer can also give you a sense of pride and identity. And the better you feel about yourself, the more likely you are to have a positive view of your life and future goals.