der Ehrenamtler
Translation
volunteer, honorary worker
Examples
Viele Ehrenamtler helfen in der Gemeinde.
Many volunteers help in the community.
Als Ehrenamtler erhält man kein Gehalt.
As a volunteer, you don't receive a salary.
Grammar Patterns
to work as a volunteer als Ehrenamtler arbeiten Many retirees work as volunteers.
Similar Words
Synonyms: Freiwilliger (volunteer)
Etymology
From 'Ehre' (honor) + 'Amt' (office) + '-ler' (person suffix). Literally, a person who holds an office for honor, not for payment.
Memory Tips
Think of an 'honorary official'. Someone who does a job for the honor of it, which is the essence of volunteering.