(ˈvɒləntərɪ ˌɔːɡənaɪˈzeɪʃən), voluntary agency or voluntary body
noun
an organization that is composed of or functions with the aid of volunteers and which provides aid or services to individuals, groups or countries
Some voluntary organizations run workshops for disabled people.
Examples of 'voluntary body' in a sentence
voluntary body
We are a voluntary body and can't make orders — we just advise.
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It approached an independent voluntary body and training provider for electrical installation and persuaded it to collaborate in developing an accredited heat-pump installation course.
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He wants payment by results - rewarding private or voluntary bodies that cut reoffending.
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In pilot schemes, private or voluntary bodies will bid for contracts to tackle reoffending.
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He served on numerous statutory and voluntary bodies and received many honours.
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Besides the grants, loans would also be provided by two voluntary bodies.
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These are the voluntary bodies that long underpinned neighbourhoods, in towns as well as villages.
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But, in turn, that legitimacy depends on the independence of charities and everyone suffers if voluntary bodies are seen as the tools of someone else.
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The abilities of the voluntary bodies which took their place were, in many cases,inadequate.
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Private firms and voluntary bodies will be encouraged to sign up to the scheme to help the unemployed find a job.