National Volunteer Week is Australia’s largest annual celebration of volunteering.
It recognises the contribution of millions of volunteers across the country and invites everyone to discover how giving their time and talents can create connection, purpose, and stronger communities.
We encourage volunteer involving organisations, governments, researchers, corporates, and other enabling organisations to promote the week and use the available resources to help raise awareness of the contribution volunteers make every day.
THEME
Your Year to Volunteer honours the contributions of volunteers and invites people across Australia to make 2026 a year of meaningful involvement, in ways that work for them.
2026 is the United Nations International Year of Volunteers for Sustainable Development (IVY 2026), recognising the vital role volunteers play in building sustainable, inclusive communities worldwide.
National Volunteer Week 2026 supports IVY 2026 by amplifying the voices of volunteers, celebrating their contributions, and encouraging action to help volunteering thrive across Australia.
This year is a moment to thank those who already give their time and to invite others to discover how volunteering can create connection, purpose, and lasting positive change.
THANK YOU GIFTS
The 2026 Lapel Pins with the theme, Your Year to Volunteer will be available order from February 2026.
Visit our Online Shop to view the gold Thank You Lapel Pin also available
Say thank you to your volunteers with high-quality, volunteer-specific gifts, while supporting Volunteering Australia in advocating for the volunteering sector in Australia.
Looking to Volunteer?
Places to start your volunteering journey include the:
- GoVolunteer website,
- contacting your state and territory Volunteering Peak Body or
- by approaching organisations in your local community.
Supporting National Volunteer Week
National Volunteer Week 2026 is sponsored by Aon Australia.
We also acknowledge the support of our Foundation Members, the state and territory Volunteering Peak Bodies.
