Learn how you can get involved – with downloadable resources, certificates, social media graphics, key messages, and activity ideas.
Explore Key Volunteering Dates
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International Volunteer Year (IVY2026)
2026 is the International Volunteer Year for Sustainable Development, a chance to recognise the role volunteers play in building stronger communities.
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WA Volunteer of the Year Awards (14 May)
Recognising the outstanding contributions of volunteers, organisations, businesses and managers at work within the community.
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National Volunteer Week (18-24 May)
National Volunteer Week is Australia’s largest annual celebration of volunteering, with thousands of events and activities held across the country.
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National Youth Volunteer Week (10-16 August)
Celebrating young people who give their time, energy, and passion to causes that matter through volunteering.
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International Volunteer Managers Day (5 November)
An annual event, celebrated each year on 5 November, dedicated to recognising the vital work of Volunteer Managers.
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International Volunteer Day & Garden Party (3 & 5 December)
A day where volunteers are acknowledged and the spirit of volunteerism is promoted at the local, national and international levels.
Want a Volunteering WA representative at your event?
If available, we can present on volunteering for you!
Ask a Volunteering WA team member to present at your Volunteer Celebration event and where available we would love to attend your volunteering event and present a 5 to 15 minute address on the state of volunteering in WA, and why volunteering matters. As you can imagine, our team get booked out early for National Volunteer Week but where available we’d love to join you online or in-person.
