Key dates to celebrate volunteering
National Volunteer Week 2026
Dates: Monday 18 – Sunday 24 May 2026
Theme: YOUR YEAR TO VOLUNTEER
Social media tags: #NVW2026 #VOLUNTEERYEAR
National Volunteer Week (NVW) is Australia’s largest annual celebration of volunteers and their important contribution to our communities.
National Youth Volunteer Week
Dates: Monday 10 – Sunday 16 August 2026
Theme: TBC
Social media tag: TBC
National Youth Volunteer Week acknowledges and celebrates youth volunteers and promotes volunteering to young people across Australia.
International Volunteer Managers Day
Date: 5 November 2025
Theme: Be Bold. Make Change
Social media tag: #IVMDay25
As an official International Volunteer Managers Day (IVMD) supporter, Volunteering Australia is proud to celebrate the profession of volunteer leadership. We encourage you to join us in celebrating the vital role of managers of volunteers for effective volunteering.
International Volunteer Day
Date: 5 December 2025
Theme: Every Contribution Matters
Social media tags: #IVD2025 #EveryContributionMatters
Volunteering Australia proudly supports International Volunteer Day (IVD) on 5 December, to raise awareness on the important role volunteers play in responding to challenges facing the world.
