EVENTS

Key Dates to Celebrate Volunteering

Volunteering Central Coast

CENTRAL COAST VOLUNTEER EXPO 2025


Location: Erina Centre, Erina Fair (next to the library)

Time: 10:00am – 1:30pm

Entry: Free


Volunteering Central Coast is proud to present the annual Central Coast Volunteer Expo, taking place on Wednesday 21 May 2025, from 10:00am to 1:30pm at the Erina Centre, Erina Fair. This event brings together a wide range of community organisations and services offering volunteering opportunities across the Central Coast. If you're looking to get involved in your community, support local causes, or explore new ways to give back, this is the perfect event to attend. Entry is free, and it’s a great opportunity to discover how your time and skills can make a real difference.
national volunteer week

NATIONAL VOLUNTEER WEEK 2024


Dates: Monday 20th – Sunday 26th May 2024

Theme: 'Something for Everyone'

Social media tags: #NVW2024


National Volunteer Week (NVW) is Australia’s largest annual celebration of volunteers and their important contribution to our communities.
Volunteering Central Coast

VOLUNTEERING CENTRAL COAST ANNUAL AWARDS


Dates: Nominations Open - April Date TBC

             Nominations Close - May  Date TBC

             Awards Presented - June Date TBC

Theme: 'Something for Everyone'

Social media tag: #VCCAA24


Volunteering Central Coast’s Annual Awards is an important recognition of individuals who devote their time, energy and enthusiasm as volunteers in the Central Coast Community. Nominate a volunteer in your community to recognise their contribution.
national student volunteer week

NATIONAL STUDENT VOLUNTEER WEEK


Dates: Monday 5th - Sunday 11th August 2024

Theme: TBC in May

Social media tag: #NSVW24


Every year National Student Volunteer Week celebrates student volunteers and promotes volunteering to students and young people across Australia.
international volunteer managers day

INTERNATIONAL VOLUNTEER MANAGERS DAY


Date: 5th November each year

Social media tag: #IVMDAY24


International Volunteer Managers Day celebrates the passion, wisdom, and imagination of Volunteer Managers that enables them to provide the leadership and direction to allow volunteers to contribute to the community. 
giving tuesday

GIVING TUESDAY


Date: Tuesday 26th November 2024

Social media tag: #GivingTuesday #GivingTuesdayAUS


For one day each year, individuals, communities and businesses come together to give their time, money, goods or voices, to celebrate and thank Australian not-for-profits. 
international volunteer day

INTERNATIONAL VOLUNTEER DAY


Date: 5th December each year

Social media tags: #IVD2024 #InternationalVolunteersDay #ThankYouVolunteers


International Volunteers Day is observed globally on December 5th each year. This date offers a chance to acknowledge and celebrate the remarkable achievements of volunteers and to reflect on the impact of volunteerism on society.