Giving Commentary

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“What we must do, I suggest, is introduce a new concept of universal compulsory volunteering. (As practised in the Army: ‘Right lads, we need three volunteers - you, you and you.’) Everyone aged 12 to 85 would have to devote a minimum of 12 days a year to the service of others - causes of any kind, as long as they are worthwhile. It might be giving financial advice to a charity, walking dogs, mentoring young offenders, gardening for the elderly. People could choose; but they must make a commitment.”
 — Melanie Reid reports and commentates for The Times from Scotland.

I am not sure how "commentates" differs from "comments", but my intuition senses that pomposity plays a role. Be that as it may, if "giving commentary" is Ms. Reid's choice for her personal compulsory contribution, I suggest she consider giving something that, how to put it, makes better use of her head.

See also Trumpet voluntary. (Thanks: Norm.)