National Volunteer Week is Australia’s largest annual celebration of volunteering with thousands of events and activities held across the country.

2025: Monday 19 - Sunday 25 May 2025

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Key Messages

  • National Volunteer Week is Australia’s largest annual celebration of volunteering with thousands of events and activities held across the country during 19 - 25 May 2025.
  • National Volunteer Week is an opportunity to connect and celebrate diverse volunteering stories across the state.
  • Join Volunteering WA as we celebrate National Volunteer Week 2025. #NVW2025 is a celebration of our power to drive change and ensure volunteering is inclusive of all members of the Australian community.

  • We encourage all volunteer involving organisations to proudly promote NVW celebrations and use the resources widely to help increase the awareness of the vital role volunteers play in our lives.

  • The 2025 National Volunteer Week theme is ‘Connecting Communities’, celebrating the power of volunteering in bringing people together.
  • 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 inclusive and flourishing communities. 

Share your National Volunteer Week celebrations with Volunteering WA by tagging @VolunteeringWA and use the hashtag #NVW2025  

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Volunteering snapshot

Please see the WA State of Volunteering Hub for key volunteering statistics. 

  • Volunteering WA is the peak body for volunteering in Western Australia, working across community, government, corporate and education organisations to provide leadership, advancement and the celebration of volunteering.
  • Volunteering WA proudly represents almost 800 organisations and 1.5 million volunteers across the State.
  • 1.5 million individuals dedicate their time to volunteering in Western Australia, generating a substantial value of $63.9 billion for the state. 
  • WA volunteers contribute 398.7 million hours of time and create $63.9 billion in economic value, every year.