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!
- 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
- 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
- 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
- Civic Centre: Mon 19 May – Sun 25 May
293 Springvale Rd, Glen Waverley
- Eltham Gateway Sculpture: Mon 19 May – Sun 25 May
Main Rd (between Falkiner St & Diamond Creek Bridge), Eltham
- 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?
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
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
Boroondara Volunteer Resource Centre
National Volunteer Week Celebration
Join us to celebrate Boroondara’s remarkable volunteers and hear the announcement of the Volunteer Award recipients.
Thurs 22 May 2025
4pm – 5:30pm
4pm – 5:30pm
Hawthorn, VIC
