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Mr. Tom Posted 17 years ago
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Paid volunteers....
Hi
Would you say that the term "paid volunteer" is correct?
Tom
Would you say that the term "paid volunteer" is correct?
Tom
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Volunteers are usually not paid - if they are being paid, in what sense are they a volunteer?
- Volunteers are usually not paid - if they are being paid, in what sense are they a volunteer?
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Volunteers are usually not paid - if they are being paid, in what sense are they a volunteer?
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That's what is my question, Kate.
...but haven't you come across "unpaid volunteers"? I have many times. And every time I ask myself how and why!?[6]
Tom
...but haven't you come across "unpaid volunteers"? I have many times. And every time I ask myself how and why!?[6]
Tom
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Hi,
I see 'unpaid' as just a way of emphasizing that they are volunteers.
Speaking as a volunteer on this Forum, I'm all in favour of this concept of 'paid volunteers'.
Bring it on! [Y]
Clive
I see 'unpaid' as just a way of emphasizing that they are volunteers.
Speaking as a volunteer on this Forum, I'm all in favour of this concept of 'paid volunteers'.
Bring it on! [Y]
Clive
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I think it might be for emphasis. Besides, many people may forget from time to time that volunteers do not receive pay for their services, so they are gently reminded, at the risk of redundancy.
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