National Volunteer Week is Australia’s largest annual celebration of volunteering and will be next held on 19-25 May 2025. This special event highlights the important role of volunteers in our community and invites people not currently volunteering to give it a go. Subscribe to VA News for the latest updates.

National Volunteer Week 2025: Connecting Communities

We are pleased to announce National Volunteer Week 2025 will celebrate the power of volunteering to bring people together with the theme ‘Connecting Communities’.

Volunteering creates lasting relationships that enrich lives and strengthen communities. Join us as we explore how giving to others fosters community engagement, connection and belonging.

Let’s acknowledge the spirit of connection and the incredible impact volunteers have in building thriving and inclusive communities. 

National Volunteer Week Resources

Celebrate this year’s theme, Connecting Communities, with our ready-to-download, fully customisable assets. Editable through Canva, our resource hub offers everything you need, from key campaign graphics to essential print and digital tools, to showcase the vital role of volunteers.

We invite volunteer involving organisations, governments, researchers, corporations, and enabling bodies to use these assets to promote the celebration.

Explore the collection and start planning your celebrations.

National Volunteer Week Key Messages

Learn more about National Volunteer Week including key messages, hashtags and useful links.

National Volunteer Week Events

National Volunteer Week Events will take place from 19-25 May 2025, to say thank you to the millions of Australians who volunteer their time. We invite you to join in the events across the country.

Submit your NVW2025 event and be part of a nationwide celebration of Connecting Communities.

Need ideas for ways to make volunteers feel valued during National Volunteer Week? Gain insights with Event Inspiration and download the NVW2025 Event Planning Guide.

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.

Volunteer Thank You Gifts and Merchandise

The 2025 Lapel Pins with the theme, Connecting Communities are available now to pre-order for delivery in March. Visit our Online Shop to view the brand new gold Thank You Lapel Pin also available for pre-order.

As well as the hugely popular lapel pins we will have pens and lanyards. We will again have a very limited number of ‘V’ volunteer anniversary pins for volunteers who have volunteered for 1, 5, 10, 15, 20, 25 or 30 years as well as the highly sought-after Red V lapel pins.

Say thank you to your volunteers with high quality, volunteer-specific gifts, while supporting Volunteering Australia in advocating for the volunteering sector in Australia.

Supporting National Volunteer Week 2025

National Volunteer Week 2025 is proudly sponsored by Aon Australia and we also acknowledge the support of The Department of Social Services.

Thank you to our Foundation Members, the state and territory Volunteering Peak Bodies, for your collaboration and leading festivities across the country.