Volunteer Events

South Australia Youth Week, March

SA Youth Week provides a unique platform to recognise the contribution of young people to our communities.

National Volunteer Week, May

Initiated by Volunteering Australia, National Volunteer Week is the annual celebration to acknowledge the generous contribution of our nation’s volunteers.

King's Birthday and South Australia Volunteers Day, June

Volunteers Day is celebrated on the Monday of the King's Birthday long weekend in June every year.

Annual Volunteers Day and Thank You event

National Youth Volunteer Week, August

National Youth Volunteer Week (formerly known as National Student Volunteer Week) aspires to challenge and celebrate young people who are striving to make change through volunteering.

International Volunteer Managers Day, November

International Volunteer Managers Day is held each year on 5 November.

This day was developed in order to bring recognition to individual managers of volunteers and celebrate the profession of volunteer leadership.

International Volunteer Day, December

International Volunteer Day (IVD), mandated by the UN General Assembly, is held on 5 December each year.

International Volunteer Day works to raise awareness on the important role volunteers play in responding to challenges facing the world.

Page last updated 1 September 2025