Recognising volunteers is vital for keeping them engaged, motivated, and active in their communities. It also helps to inspire others to join the volunteer movement in South Australia.
Previously there were two volunteer certificate programs in South Australia - the South Australian Volunteer Certificate of Appreciation and the Premier’s Certificate of Recognition for Outstanding Volunteer Service. In 2025 these were combined into a single program – the Premier’s Certificate of Recognition for Outstanding Volunteer Service.
The Premier's Certificate of Recognition for Outstanding Volunteer Service
The Premier’s Certificate of Recognition for Outstanding Volunteer Service is designed to help volunteer-involving organisations and community groups acknowledge and celebrate volunteers who have demonstrated outstanding commitment and made a significant contribution to their organisation or community.
Volunteer-involving organisations and community groups who nominate a volunteer will receive a Premier’s Certificate of Recognition for Outstanding Volunteer Service certificate to present to the nominee. DHS will send these certificates via post so that nominating organisations will receive them ahead of International Volunteer Day on 5 December.
Nominations for the 2026 Premier's Certificate of Recognition for Outstanding Volunteer Service have not yet opened.
Other ways to recognise your volunteers
In addition to the Premier’s Certificate of Recognition for Outstanding Volunteer Service, DHS also supports the South Australian Volunteer Awards. If your organisation would like to nominate a volunteer for a South Australian Volunteer Award, you will need to submit a separate nomination when the nomination period for the awards opens.
More information
Social Inclusion Policy and Partnerships
Phone 1300 014 712
Email ofv@sa.gov.au