Join us for National Volunteer Week

National Volunteer Week (NVW) is an annual celebration to acknowledge the generous contribution of our nation's incredible volunteers.

Throughout Monday 15 - Sunday 21 May 2023 thousands of activities will be held across the country to say thank you to the 6 million Australians who volunteer their time.

What to look forward to!

>> Applications are now open for National Volunteer Week Grants

Supported by Lotterywest, each year Volunteering WA offers grants of up to $1,000 to be used by organisations to celebrate their volunteers during National Volunteer Week.

In 2022, over 176 Western Australian volunteer organisations received a grant with 213 events held across Western Australia recognising more than 12,231 volunteers.

Grant applications are open 27 January to 5:00pm Sunday 5 March 2023.

>> Nominate an incredible individual or organisation before 3 March

The 2023 WA Volunteer of the Year Awards program celebrates the value and incredible contributions of volunteering to the social, cultural, economic, and environmental well-being of Western Australia and pays tribute to those volunteers who inspire and promote the spirit of volunteerism through their exemplary endeavours.

Nominations are open for the following categories:

Excellence in Volunteer Management, presented by INVOLVE
WA Volunteer for Multicultural Communities, presented by Office of Multicultural Interests
Lifetime Contribution to Volunteering, presented by Silverchain
WA Young Volunteer of the Year, presented by the Stan Perron Charitable Foundation
RAC WA Volunteer of the Year, presented by RAC
Excellence in Corporate Volunteering, presented by NeonLogic
Community Volunteer Organisation of the Year, supported by Lotterywest

Thank you to our Event Sponsors Department of Communities and AON; and Media Partner ABC Radio.

Share your National Volunteer Week celebrations with Volunteering WA

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National Volunteer Week 2023 resources will be available in March to help you prepare for your NVW celebrations. Resources will include logos, certificates, posters, social media tiles, invitations, and email signature banners. To stay updated, subscribe to Volunteering WA's newsletter.

Iconic Western Australian landmarks will light up in magnificent red – the colour of volunteering – in support of volunteers.

Our supporters include The Bell Tower; Parliament and Council House; Optus Stadium; Sky Ribbon; Elizabeth Quay Bridge and Spanda; and the Woodside Energy building.

Say thank you to your volunteers with high quality gifts, while supporting Volunteering Australia in advocating for the volunteering sector in Australia.

2023 volunteer lapel pins, thank you pens, and more will be available soon through the Volunteering Australia shop.