Recognising the contribution of volunteers is an important way to help retain their services and to show appreciation for their personal dedication.

If you’re a volunteer-involving organisation or community group, recognise your volunteers' contribution through two certificate programs.

Premier’s Certificate of Recognition for outstanding volunteer service

South Australian volunteers can be acknowledged for their contributions by the Premier with a signed certificate of recognition for their excellence in volunteering service.

Volunteer-involving organisations and community groups across South Australia can nominate outstanding volunteers via the online nomination form on the DHS website.

Occasions such as National Volunteer Week (20 to 26 May 2024), Volunteers Day (10 June 2024), an Annual General Meeting or a special morning/afternoon tea are a great opportunity to present the certificate/s to recipients.

Nominations for the Premier’s Certificate of Recognition for Outstanding Volunteer Service are open until Friday 24 March 2024.

South Australian Volunteer Certificates of Appreciation

You can request a Certificate of Appreciation, signed by the Minister for Human Services. These certificates are available to South Australian-based organisations or community groups from 1 February to 30 November each year.