International Volunteer Managers Day

International Volunteer Managers Day (IVMDay) is an annual event, celebrated each year on 5 November, dedicated to recognising the vital work of Volunteer Managers. It’s a day to recognise and celebrate the profession of volunteer leadership. Established in 1999, it has become a global movement highlighting the unseen efforts that keep volunteer programmes running smoothly.

The IVMDay team are pleased to launch the theme for IVMDay 2025. “Be Bold. Make Change.”

This year’s theme recognises that for change to occur, we often need to step outside our own comfort zone – and so we wanted to encourage a call to action where this may be required. Please use these images to promote the theme to your networks.

For any enquiries, please contact the IVMDay Committee Chair, Andy Fryar via andyfryar66@gmail.com.

As an official International Volunteer Managers Day supporter, we encourage you to join Volunteering Australia as we celebrate the vital role Managers, Coordinators and Leaders of volunteers play in enabling safe and effective volunteering.

By understanding the value of International Volunteer Manager Day, volunteer involving organisations can show their appreciation for their Volunteer Managers, and Volunteer Managers can leverage the occasion to better advocate for more resources and recognition within their own agencies. This can help to boost morale, reduce staff turnover, and create a more positive working environment.

To all Volunteer Managers, Coordinators, and Leaders of Volunteers: your dedication, innovation, and leadership are transforming communities across Australia. You’re not just managing volunteers; you’re building the bridges that connect passion with purpose, creating lasting social impact that strengthens Australia’s communities.

Countdown to IVMDay24

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Resources to Celebrate IVMDay

Social media tiles and banners: Courtesy of the IVMDay Committee.

Logos

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Resources for Volunteer Managers

Continuing Professional Development (CPD) Program for Professional Leaders of Volunteers

The Continuing Professional Development (CPD) Program for Professional Leaders of Volunteers is a formal avenue to improve your knowledge, skills and future employability. Endorsed by Volunteering Australia the CPD Program is currently offered by the VolunteeringACT, Centre for Volunteering (NSW), Volunteering Queensland, Volunteering Tasmania, Volunteering Victoria and Volunteering WA.

Why join CPD?

• Receive a formal certification awarding you the right to have Professional Leaders of Volunteers (PLV) after your name
• Be inspired to up-skill and gain more knowledge
• Promote your point of difference to current and future employers
• Be recognised for the learning you’re already doing, or planning to undertake

Accumulate CPD points through a combination of activities:

• Professional development, events and services offered by your Volunteering Peak Body
• Professional development at your organisation
• Reading relevant industry articles/newsletters
• Mentoring colleagues or members in volunteering management
• Reflective practice

To honour International Volunteer Managers Day, we are highlighting the following resources to support Managers of volunteers. Find resources and tools to help you recruit, train, inspire, maintain, and retain volunteers, enabling your organisation and its volunteers to thrive.

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Events

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