@prefix skos: <http://www.w3.org/2004/02/skos/core#> .
@prefix schema: <https://schema.org/> .
@prefix rdfs: <http://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#> .

<https://data.hooray.media/ontology/volunteer> a skos:Concept, schema:DefinedTerm ;
    skos:prefLabel "Volunteer" ;
    schema:name "Volunteer" ;
    skos:definition "Volunteer, a ThingsToDo subclass, encompasses **voluntary activities performed without compensation to benefit communities, causes, or organizations** through service, support, and civic engagement. In lifestyle coverage, volunteering represents **community service and civic engagement** that combines altruism with community building, providing families, children, and individuals with opportunities to contribute to their communities while developing empathy, skills, and social connections.\n\nIn Hooray Media's community and family context, volunteer content includes **community service** (local organizations, community projects, neighborhood improvement), **cause-based volunteering** (environmental causes, social justice, health advocacy, education support), **family volunteering** (family-friendly volunteer opportunities, intergenerational service, community building), **skill-based volunteering** (professional skills, specialized knowledge, mentorship), and **event volunteering** (community events, festivals, fundraisers, special projects). Volunteering bridges **service and community**, offering participants opportunities to contribute to causes they care about while building community connections and developing personal skills through meaningful service experiences.\n\nFor families, volunteering provides opportunities for children and adults to work together on community projects while developing empathy, civic responsibility, and family bonding through shared service experiences. For individuals, it offers opportunities for personal growth, skill development, and community connection through meaningful service that aligns with personal values and interests. For communities, it delivers opportunities for community building, social support, and collective action through volunteer-driven initiatives and community service programs." ;
    skos:inScheme <https://data.hooray.media/ontology/ActivityTypeScheme> ;
    skos:broader <https://data.hooray.media/ontology/activity-type> ;
    skos:altLabel "Volunteering" ;
    skos:altLabel "Community Service" ;
    skos:altLabel "Volunteer Activities" ;
    skos:altLabel "Volunteer Work" .