National Volunteer Week, 18–24 May, is on its way and planning starts now.

This year’s theme, Your Year to Volunteer honours the contributions of volunteers and invites people across Australia to make 2026 a year of meaningful involvement, in ways that work for them.

Every year, communities, organisations and governments come together to shine a light on the vital role volunteers play across the country.

What’s new this year

We’ve refreshed the way resources are organised to make things simpler and easier to navigate.

The NVW 2026 resource page includes:

The Supporter Guide
Access to the Campaign Materials Library
Editable templates

👉 Visit the NVW 2026 Resource Page

Whether you’re hosting an event, sharing stories online or recognising volunteers within your organisation, everything you need to get started is ready.

If you have any questions about accessing materials, please contact:

media@volunteeringaustralia.org

You can also visit the Volunteering Australia Shop to order thank you gifts, including the 2026 National Volunteer Week lapel pins.

Volunteering Australia

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