Frodo did volunteer. It was Gandalf's belief that the ring chose him, and possibly knew it would destroy him to take it away. Also, Gandalf had a high regard for Hobbits, and that they could resist it's temptation longer than any of the other races, because of their lack of desire for power.
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Yes, after Rosie Cotton dies, Sam (who is now about ninety) gives the Red Book to his daughter Elanor and sails across the sea to be with Frodo, which he was permitted to do since he had been a Ringbearer, if for but a short time.
Frodo knows Gandalf because Gandalf was like Bilbo (Frodo's grand-uncle) guardian on Bilbo's adventures. Now, Frodo knows Gandalf through Bilbo.
Frodo was 33 years old when Bilbo adopted him.
MOVIE: 'Come on, Mr. Frodo! I can't carry it for you, but I can carry you! Come on!' BOOK: 'Come, Mr. Frodo! I can't carry it for you, but I can carry you and it as well. So up you get! Come on, Mr. Frodo dear!
no he did not