To be held on 19-25 May 2025, National Volunteer Week (NVW) is Australia’s largest annual celebration of volunteering, highlighting the important role of volunteers in our community.
2025 theme
The theme for National Volunteer Week 2025 is ‘Connecting Communities’.
National Volunteer Week 2025 celebrates the power of volunteering to bring people together.
Volunteering creates lasting relationships that enrich lives and strengthen communities. Join us in May as we explore how giving to others fosters community engagement, connection and belonging.
Let’s make 2025 a year to recognise and celebrate the spirit of connection and the incredible impact volunteers have in building inclusive and flourishing communities.
Lighting up red
Landmarks across Victoria are lighting up RED in honour of National Volunteer Week! If you’re out and about throughout the week, keep an eye out for the following spots.
Know other community landmarks that could get involved? Contact us and let us know!
- Ballarat
- Frankston
- Gannawarra Shire
- Greater Dandenong
- Greater Geelong
- Greater Shepparton
- Hume
- Melbourne
- Monash
- Moonee Valley
- Nillumbik Shire
- Wodonga
- Wyndham
- Ballarat Town Hall Clock: Fri 23 May, Sat 24 May, Sun 25 May
225 Sturt St, Ballarat Central - Eureka Centre Fountain: Fri 23 May, Sat 24 May, Sun 25 May
102 Stawell St Sth, Eureka - Lake Wendouree Fountain: Fri 23 May, Sat 24 May, Sun 25 May
Wendouree Pde, Lake Wendouree
- Ballam Park: Mon 19 May – Sun 25 May
260R Cranbourne Rd, Frankston - Beauty Park Fountain: Mon 19 May – Sun 25 May
Spring St, Frankston - Frankston Pier: Mon 19 May – Sun 25 May
9N Pier Promenade, Frankston - Frankston Arts Centre: Mon 19 May – Sun 25 May
27-37 Davey St, Frankston - Peninsula Aquatic Recreation Centre (PARC): Mon 19 May – Sun 25 May
16N Cranbourne Rd, Frankston
- Seaford Beacon: Mon 19 May – Sun 25 May
700 Nepean Hwy, Carrum - Wells Street Planters: Mon 19 May – Sun 25 May
Wells St, Frankston - White Street Mall: Mon 19 May – Sun 25 May
White St, Frankston - Waves Restaurant Bridge: Mon 19 May – Sun 25 May
2/1N Long Island Dr, Frankston - Zoetrope Bridge: Mon 19 May – Sun 25 May
Bay Trail, Frankston
- Cohuna Garden Park: Mon 19 May – Sun 25 May
90 King George St, Cohuna - Kerang Council Building: Mon 19 May – Sun 25 May
47 Victoria St, Kerang
- Drum Theatre: Fri 23 May, Sat 24 May, Sun 25 May
Corner of Lonsdale St and Walker St, Dandenong
- Catenary Lights: Tues 20 May, Wed 21 May, Fri 23 May, Sat 24 May, Sun 25 May
Intersection of Malop St & Moorabool St, Geelong
- Monash Park: Wed 21 May, Sat 24 May, Sun 25 May
Welsford St, Shepparton - Mooroopna Water Tower: Wed 21 May, Sat 24 May, Sun 25 May
Midland Hwy, Mooroopna - Victoria Park Lake: Tues 20 May, Wed 21 May, Fri 23 May, Sat 24 May, Sun 25 May
487 Wyndham St, Shepparton
- Town Hall Broadmeadows: Mon 19 May – Sun 25 May
10 Dimboola Rd, Broadmeadows
- AAMI Park: Fri 23 May, Sat 24 May, Sun 25 May
Olympic Blvd, Melbourne - Bolte Bridge: Mon 19 May
727 Collins St, Docklands - Melbourne Town Hall: Sun 25 May
90/130 Swanston St, Melbourne
- Civic Centre: Mon 19 May – Sun 25 May
293 Springvale Rd, Glen Waverley
- Clocktower Centre: Mon 19 May – Sun 25 May
750 Mt Alexander Rd, Moonee Ponds
- Eltham Gateway Sculpture: Mon 19 May – Sun 25 May
Main Rd (between Falkiner St & Diamond Creek Bridge), Eltham
- Water tower: Mon 19 May – Sun 25 May
Woodland Grove, Wodonga
- Wedge Street Piazza: Mon 19 May – Sun 25 May
Wedge St, Werribee
Resources
National Volunteer Week resources are produced by Volunteering Australia, including digital resources and key messaging for you to share in the lead up to and during National Volunteer Week.
Resources will include logos, e-cards, certificates, invitations, posters, social media images, email and web banners, and printable selfie frames. These can be accessed on the Volunteering Australia website linked below.
Events Calendar
Browse the range of National Volunteer Week activities happening across the state to honour Victoria’s volunteers.
Please note: The events posted below are not coordinated by Volunteering Victoria, unless indicated.
If you have any questions regarding an event, please contact the organisers.
Click here to share your event!
How are you celebrating National Volunteer Week 2025?
Volunteer For Knox
Volunteering Expo 2025
Meet and talk with our 40 Not-for-profit organisation stallholders to learn about the many wonderful causes, meet representatives, and see what interests you!
Fri 16 May 2025
1pm – 5pm
1pm – 5pm
Knox, VIC
Central Goldfields Shire Council
Volunteer Thank You Event
All Central Goldfields Shire volunteers are invited to light supper to thank you for your generous contribution to the community.
Mon 19 May 2025
5:30pm – 7pm
5:30pm – 7pm
Carisbrook, VIC
Monash City Council
Celebration Event with Ben Brown
Join us for a special event with guest speaker Ben Brown (former AFL footballer) in conversation with the Founder of Good Human, Rana Hussain. Ben and Rana will discuss the impact and contribution volunteers make to the community, particularly to local sporting clubs and programs.
Mon 19 May 2025
6pm – 7:30pm
6pm – 7:30pm
Mulgrave, VIC
Phillip Island Nature Parks
Bass Coat Volunteer Gathering
Come along to hear from volunteers across the Bass Coast about their experiences, enjoy morning tea and the beautiful ocean views, and network with other volunteers.
Tues 20 May 2025
10am – 12:30pm
10am – 12:30pm
Summerlands, VIC
Make A Difference, Dingley Village
Volunteer Thank You Morning Tea
A morning tea to celebrate volunteers who give wholeheartedly to their community, and have sown in with the gift of time and expertise!
Wed 21 May 2025
10am – 11am
10am – 11am
Dingley Village, VIC
Volunteering Victoria
Launch: State of Volunteering Report
Join the state peak body to celebrate the official launch of Victoria’s State of Volunteering Report 2025, providing the latest insights into volunteering across the state.
Wed 21 May 2025
11am – 12:30pm
11am – 12:30pm
Melbourne, VIC
Victorian Pride Centre
L.O.V.E - LGBTQIA+ Organisations Volunteer Event
Join Switchboard, Transgender Victoria, Victorian Pride Centre, JOY Media, Australian Queer Archives, Living Positive Victoria and Thorne Harbour Health as we come together to recognise the significant contributions of volunteers to our LGBTQIA+ communities.
Thurs 22 May 2025
6pm – 9pm
6pm – 9pm
St Kilda, VIC
Volunteering Australia
Connecting Communities: A National Volunteer Week Celebration
Hear from speakers from around the volunteering ecosystem as they share what Connecting Communities means to their organisation and how they are celebrating National Volunteer Week in 2025.
Fri 23 May 2025
12pm – 1pm
12pm – 1pm
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