National Youth Volunteer Week

About National Youth Volunteer Week

National Youth Volunteer Week is an opportunity to acknowledge the impact that young people make through volunteering.

National Youth Volunteer Week spotlights and celebrates youth-led volunteering efforts, highlighting the personal and collective impact of service, and connecting young people with opportunities to lead, grow, and give back.

We invite all education providers, volunteer organisations and students across the country to participate in National Youth Volunteer Week.

Get involved

Two student volunteers holding shovels, on the sand dunes of a beach.

The power of young volunteers

78
%
of young people under 25
are involved in some form of volunteer work in Western Australia.
15-24
year olds
in Australia are more likely to volunteer
than those in other age groups, for fewer hours.
28
%
The rate at which having poor mental health is reduced
For a child if they’re involved in volunteering before the age of 13.

Four volunteers wearing vests, holding up donated items

Good Sammy volunteers give back by helping to reduce waste, sorting donations to be sold in op shops

Why volunteer?

Volunteering is a great way to take action on a cause you care about while building skills and experiences that will help you on your pathway to finding future employment.

Meet new friends and be a part of a community
Learn new experiences and gain new skills
Help an organisation or cause you’re passionate about
Add experience to your resume
Build confidence and communication skills
Volunteer with friends
Keep mentally and physically healthy
Give you a purpose
For a challenge

Start volunteering

Volunteer Stories

Volunteering allows you to try a diverse range of experiences, from animal welfare to mental health services. Find out what volunteering is all about by listening to other people’s experiences.

How to get involved

National Youth Volunteer Week is coordinated and delivered nationally by Volunteering Queensland and supported by Volunteering Australia and all State and Territory Peak volunteering bodies.