in a voluntary capacity. vs on a voluntary basis

Both phrases are correct and commonly used in English. They convey a similar meaning of doing something without being paid or obligated. The choice between them depends on personal preference or the context in which they are used.

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in a voluntary capacity.

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English to indicate doing something without being paid or obligated.

This phrase is used to describe someone performing a task or role without being paid or under any obligation. It emphasizes the capacity or role in which the person is acting.

Examples:

She works in a voluntary capacity at the local animal shelter.
He serves on the board of directors in a voluntary capacity.
The organization operates in a voluntary capacity to help those in need.

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People on low incomes are much less likely to have worked in a voluntary capacity than those on higher incomes: around a sixth of the poorest fifth of the ...
English-German translation for: to work in a voluntary capacity. ä ö ü ß. DE <> EN , DE –> EN, EN –> DE, -----, DE <> EN, -----, DE <> BG, DE <> BS, DE <> CS ...
But you could improve your chances if you can demonstrate that you have worked in a voluntary capacity in the past and can therefore identify with charity work.
4 [ in singular ] A specified role or position: I was engaged in a voluntary capacity writing in his capacity as legal correspondent. More example sentences.

Alternatives:

on a voluntary basis
voluntarily
without compensation
without pay
unpaid

on a voluntary basis

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English to indicate doing something without being paid or obligated.

This phrase is used to describe someone performing a task or role without being paid or under any obligation. It emphasizes the basis or reason for the voluntary action.

Examples:

She works at the hospital on a voluntary basis.
The team operates on a voluntary basis to support the community.
He contributes to the project on a voluntary basis.

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She works there on a voluntary basis. voluntary services/bodies/agencies/ organizations (= organized, controlled or supported by people who choose to do this ...
My job at the hospital is purely voluntary. on a voluntary basis (=without being paid): All the teachers work on a voluntary basis. Synonyms and related words ...
attendance is on a voluntary basis → la asistencia es voluntaria. 2. ... he works at the school on a voluntary basis → trabaja en el colegio como voluntario. 3.
A national industrial health service on a voluntary basis*. Haakon Natvig. *The data in this article have also been published in a paper by the same author, ...

Alternatives:

in a voluntary capacity
voluntarily
without compensation
without pay
unpaid

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in a voluntary capacity. vs on a voluntary basis