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Honorarium

usgb/ˌɑːnəˈreriəm/Volume
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Voluntary WorkPlay
Honorariums are linked to jobs typically done for free, as voluntary acts or kindness. SlideShe didn't expect payment, so the honorarium was a pleasant surprise.
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Not a SalaryPlay
An honorarium isn't the same as a salary; it's a 'thank you' payment, often smaller than regular pay. SlideThe retired professor received an honorarium for guest lecturing, not a salary.
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Occasional EventsPlay
Honorariums are common for one-time or occasional services rather than regular work. SlideFor her poetry reading, the library offered an honorarium.