I am guilty of making the connection between "volunteerism" and "Buena Voluntad".

Now might be a good time to point out that there are a few of us who still post here who are fluent in more than one language, and it might behoove those -- you know who you are -- who are only making guesses to allow some of the polyglots to reply first to such questions. This would contribute to keeping newcomers and others who ask good questions around.

Anyway, back on topic, Marianna. The same is true of the Portuguese boa vontade, meaning good will. Nothing to do with volunteers, and I am sorry you were steered astray, hollisr. Hope you'll stick around!