EVENTS


Key Dates to Celebrate Volunteering


Volunteering Central Coast

CENTRAL COAST VOLUNTEER EXPO 2026


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 20 May 2026, 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 2026


Dates: Monday 18th – Sunday 24th May 2026

Theme: 'Your Year to Volunteer'

Social media tags: #NVW2026


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


national student volunteer week

NATIONAL STUDENT VOLUNTEER WEEK


Dates: Monday 3rd - Tuesday 11th August 2026

Theme: TBC

Social media tag: #NSVW26


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: Thursday 5th November 2026

Social media tag: #IVMDAY26


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 1st December 2026

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: Saturday 5th December 2026

Social media tags: #IVD2026 #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.