There are many events and activities held throughout the year that highlight and celebrate the dedication of Western Australia's volunteers. These initiatives help to raise awareness among the wider community of the importance of volunteering, acknowledge individuals for their volunteer service, and draw attention to the positive impacts volunteering has on our communities.
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National Volunteer Week
Show moreNational Volunteer Week is Australia's biggest annual celebration of volunteering, highlighting local volunteers and their wide-ranging contributions to Australian society.
Held each May, the week is packed with events which honour volunteers and their impact, including the Department of Communities WA Volunteer Service Awards and the Western Australian Volunteer of the Year awards, coordinated by Volunteering WA.
National Youth Volunteer Week
Show moreNational Youth Volunteer Week celebrates the contribution, leadership and potential of young volunteers across Australia.
This year, National Youth Volunteer Week will run from 10–16 August.
Watch our National Youth Volunteer Week 2026 video
The 2026 theme, Your Year to Lead, recognises that leadership isn't defined by age or title. It's about taking action, sharing ideas, supporting others and making a meaningful difference to community.
Formerly known as National Student Volunteer Week, the campaign has evolved to reflect the many pathways young people take to make an impact through volunteering.
To learn more and get involved please visit Volunteering Australia and Volunteering WA.
International Volunteer Managers Day
Show moreInternational Volunteer Managers Day is celebrated around the world on 5 November each year and celebrates the profession of volunteer leadership.
Every day across Western Australia thousands of paid and unpaid volunteer managers support our State’s approximately 523,000 volunteers to deliver services to their communities.
International Volunteer Day
Show moreEach year on December 5, International Volunteer Day is celebrated in Western Australia and around the world, thanking dedicated and selfless volunteers for their outstanding efforts and raising awareness of the important contributions of volunteers.
The Department of Communities provides grants to organisations around the State each year to host events for International Volunteer Day.
The International Volunteer Day Grants program is now closed for 2026. For more information, please visit the International Volunteer Day Grants Program page.
Volunteering WA’s Annual International Volunteer Day Garden Party
Show moreVolunteering WA hosts the annual garden party, at Government House, on the Thursday closest to International Volunteer Day.
More than 500 volunteers attend the event each year to celebrate the contributions of thousands of volunteers across the State.
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