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:
- Bolte Bridge: Mon 19 May
727 Collins Street, Docklands - AAMI Park: Fri 23 May / Sat 24 May / Sun 25 May
Olympic Blvd, Melbourne - Catenary Lights: Tues 20 May / Wed 21 May / Fri 23 May / Sat 24 May / Sun 25 May
Intersection of Malop St & Moorabool St, Geelong - 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
Know other community landmarks that could get involved?
Contact us and let us know!
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.
