International Volunteer Year 2026 (IVY26)
2026 is International Volunteer Year (IVY26) – as declared by the UN General Assembly. Volunteering New Zealand and the Volunteer Centres throughout the motu are planning for this significant event.
The previous International Year of the Volunteer was in 2001, 25 years ago, when Volunteering New Zealand was created. We are proud to be marking 25 years of volunteer support in Aotearoa, New Zealand. Read, Get Ready for International Volunteer Year 2026.
Volunteering New Zealand supports the global Call to Action for the future of volunteering. Read, A Call to Action for the future of volunteering.
IVY 2026 is an opportunity to emphasise the power of volunteering, encourage greater investment in volunteering, and secure commitments from governments and others to support volunteering. Volunteering New Zealand will be asking the community and voluntary sector to co-design our IVY26 Call to Action.
International Volunteer Year 2026 (IVY26)
2026 is International Volunteer Year (IVY26) – as declared by the UN General Assembly. Volunteering New Zealand and the Volunteer Centres throughout the motu are planning for this significant event.
The previous International Year of the Volunteer was in 2001, 25 years ago, when Volunteering New Zealand was created. We are proud to be marking 25 years of volunteer support in Aotearoa, New Zealand. Read, Get Ready for International Volunteer Year 2026.
Volunteering New Zealand supports the global Call to Action for the future of volunteering. Read, A Call to Action for the future of volunteering.
IVY 2026 is an opportunity to emphasise the power of volunteering, encourage greater investment in volunteering, and secure commitments from governments and others to support volunteering. Volunteering New Zealand will be asking the community and voluntary sector to co-design our IVY26 Call to Action.
Ways to get involved
Call to Action
This year is an opportunity to call for change for the future of volunteering. What do you think would make the most difference? Please take this short survey.
What's your story
Share your volunteer story. Making 2026 a year of volunteer storytelling.
VNZ Calendar
See the focus areas for each month, what we've got planned, and add your own events.
IVY26 UN resources
Use these graphics, key messages and more for your IVY26 celebrations.
VNZ Comms, Marketing and Action Plan
We are sharing our plans for promoting International Volunteer Year 2026. You can see how we are aligning our communications activities with IVY26, and use the ideas to develop your own IVY activities.
IVY2026 Celebration Activation Programme
Applications for this programme are now closed. We encourage you to check back later for future opportunities.
Resource quick links
Supporters and partners
