Campaigns & Events

2026 is International Volunteer Year (IVY26) – as declared by the UN General Assembly. Volunteering New Zealand and the Volunteer Centres throughout the motu have begun planning for this significant event.

Let’s celebrate the volunteers who power our communities. This June, give them a Big Shout-out and show your appreciation in fun and meaningful ways.

National Volunteer Week (NVW) honours the collective energies and efforts of volunteers across Aotearoa New Zealand.

Step into International Volunteer Year with the conference built for leaders who are changemakers. Powered by fresh research, bold ideas, and the real stories shaping volunteering in Aotearoa, this is where insight becomes action.

Let’s join with all volunteers across the globe to recognise the power of volunteering. A huge thank you to all volunteers who make an impact in our communities across Aotearoa!

Let’s join with all volunteers across the globe to recognise the power of volunteering. A huge thank you to our volunteers leaders who make an impact in our communities across Aotearoa!

Micro-volunteering is bite-sized, on-demand, no commitment actions that benefit a worthy cause.

Youth Week is a nationwide festival of events organised by young New Zealanders to celebrate the talents, passion and success of local young people.