About National Volunteer Week (NVW)

Established in 1989, National Volunteer Week is the premier celebration of volunteers and volunteerism in
Australia, and provides an opportunity to highlight the role of volunteers in our community and to say thank you to the millions of Australians who volunteer.

The information and key messages below are available for everyone to use leading up to and during National Volunteer Week. We encourage all volunteer involving organisations, governments, researchers, corporates, and other enabling organisations, to proudly promote the upcoming celebrations to help increase the awareness of the vital role volunteers play in our lives.

This year’s theme: Something for Everyone

National Volunteer Week 2024 invites all to discover the power of volunteering with the theme ‘Something for Everyone’.

Discover the power of volunteering during Australia’s largest annual celebration of volunteering.

This year’s theme ’Something for Everyone’ is an invitation to explore the rich diversity of opportunities available through volunteering.

Join us this National Volunteer Week as we showcase that volunteering is for everyone.

National Volunteer Week Resources

Volunteering Australia has developed a library of resources to celebrate National Volunteer Week 2024.

We encourage all volunteer involving organisations, governments, researchers, corporates, and other enabling organisations, to proudly promote the upcoming celebrations and use the resources widely to help increase the awareness of the vital role volunteers play in our lives.

Use the resources linked below to show your appreciation for your volunteers or browse the full library over on the Volunteering Australia webpage.

Find all the resources here
Volunteer Thank You Gifts and Merchandise

About National Volunteer Week

Find information and key messaging from the nations peak body Volunteering Australia and find out how you can get involved.

Volunteering Queensland representatives

Queensland Volunteer Awards

The awards celebrate all Queensland volunteers and the immense impact they make on individuals, communities and
the state.

National Volunteer Week Events

National Volunteer Week Events will take place from 20 – 26 May 2024, to say thank you to the millions of  Australians who volunteer their time. We invite you to join in the events across the country.

Queensland lights up for NVW

Messages of Thanks

Volunteering Snapshot

  • Volunteering Queensland is the peak body for volunteering in Queensland and is solely dedicated to advancing volunteering for the economic, social, cultural & environmental well-being of Queensland.
  • Volunteering Queensland proudly represents over 300 organisations across the state.

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