National Volunteer Week Events took place from 20-26 May 2024, to say thank you to the millions of Australians who volunteer. A diverse range of National Volunteer Week activities were held across the nation to celebrate volunteers.
Volunteering Australia Events
Watch the recording of our National Volunteer Week event as we celebrated volunteers and shared insights from the National Strategy for Volunteering.
Event Presentation Slides
Something for Everyone: Charting a new course for volunteering
You’re invited to a very special National Volunteer Week event. Celebrate our nation’s volunteers and discover how volunteering is truly for everyone! Join the Minister for Social Services, the Hon Amanda Rishworth MP, and Volunteering Australia CEO, Mark Pearce, for a special celebration of volunteering.
Please note: The events posted below are not coordinated by Volunteering Australia. If you have any questions regarding an event, please contact the organisers.
State and Territory Volunteering Peak Body Events
Hosted by Volunteering ACT
Volunteering Expo 2024
The Volunteering Expo is held annually for volunteer involving organisations to attract volunteers, promote the work they do and to connect with other local volunteer involving organisations.
Volunteering Conference 2024
Hosted by Volunteering ACT: The Volunteering Conference is held annually during National Volunteer Week to build capability, professional development, connection and skills within the Canberra Region volunteering ecosystem.
Hosted by the Centre for Volunteering
Annual Forum
Annual event about the importance of volunteering in the NSW Community.
Launch of a youth volunteering initiative
Hosted by The Centre for Volunteering and Department of Communities and Justice: Full-day forum with expert panels and the launch of the Youth Volunteering Guidelines.
Thank you NSW Volunteers
Hosted by The Centre for Volunteering, Rural Women’s Network, NSW Government: The Rural Women’s Network want to thank volunteers for the vital role they play in the community. The event will be an unforgettable experience filled with delectable treats, entertainment, gift bags, wellbeing sessions, and the announcement of the Hidden Treasures Honour Roll 2023.
Hosted by Volunteering Victoria
Afternoon Tea
A special ‘Thank You‘ afternoon tea to honour and recognise volunteers across the state for their generous contributions to our communities.
Hosted by Volunteering Queensland
Queensland Volunteering Awards
The Awards celebrate all Queensland volunteers and the immense impact they make on individuals, communities and the state.
Hosted by Volunteering SA&NT
State Volunteering Conference
This event will provide a platform to discuss emerging trends and innovations in the volunteering sector and learn practical approaches to advance volunteering in South Australia.
Hosted by Volunteering Tasmania
Celebrating Volunteers with a Disability
Join us online for the launch of our Volunteers with Disability Awareness Campaign, showcasing the stories of seven volunteers through short video and written content.
Hosted by Volunteering WA
Volunteer of the Year Awards
The prestigious gala dinner is attended by over 300 people. Seven different categories recognise volunteers, volunteer managers, and volunteer involving organisations.
Community Events 2024
New South Wales
Thu 23 May – Coffs Coast Volunteer Expo – Coffs Harbour
Thu 23 May – Volunteers Dinner – Coffs Coast Volunteering, Coffs Harbour
Sat 25 May – Volunteer Expo – Bega Valley, Bega
Queensland
Thu 16 May – How to: Keep your volunteers motivated – Webinar – City of Gold Coast
Sat 18 May – Community Celebration – Star Community Services, Cleveland
Mon 20 May – Purposeful Volunteering Expo – HBNC, Urangan
Tue 21 May – Court Network Queensland X National Volunteer Week Morning Tea, (private event)
Wed 22 May – Discover Volunteering at Communify – Communify Queensland Ltd
Thu 23 May – Thank you event for volunteers – City of Gold Coast
Fri 24 May – Support PCQ @ King George Square – Palliative Care Queensland
South Australia
Wed 22 May – Volunteers Morning Tea – District Council of Grant
Tasmania
22 May – Volunteer Celebration (private event) – Hospice Care Association, Burnie
Victoria
20-23 May – Council Free Events – East Gippsland Shire Council
10 May – Volunteer Expo – Bayside City Council
Tue 21st May – Volunteers Celebration BBQ – Braybrook and Maidstone Neighbourhood House
22 May – Court Network Victoria X National Volunteer Week – (private event)
Thu 23 May – Community Awards – Colac Otway Shire
Thu 23 May – Volunteer Luncheon (private event) – PRONIA
Western Australia
21-23 May – Activities for community groups – City of Busselton
22 May – National Volunteer Week Open Day – WA Maritime Museum, Fremantle
25 May – Volunteers Lunch – Mandurah Filipino-Australian Multicultural Community, Greenfields
25 May – Volunteer Takeover Event – Edinburgh Oval Parkrun
26 May – National Volunteer Week Planting – Armadale Gosnells Landcare Group, William Lane Reserve
26 May – National Volunteer Week Buffet Lunch – Comfort Quilts Against Cancer,
John Mcgrath Pavillion
253 community organisations across WA will host events thanks to Volunteering WA funding
Tell us how you are celebrating National Volunteer Week 2024!
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