International Volunteer Managers Day
International Volunteer Managers Day is held annually on 5 November.
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International Volunteer Day
International Volunteer Day (IVDay) is an international event run by UN Volunteers and celebrated every year on 5 December. The purpose of IVDay is to recognize and support the spirit of volunteerism to help create a better future. It champions the impact volunteers have in communities, nationally and globally. IVDay includes a wide variety of events, activities, and awareness-raising campaigns.
When: 5 December
Microvolunteering Day 2025
Microvolunteering is bite-sized, on-demand, no commitment actions that benefit a worthy cause. Microvolunteering Day is also a unique opportunity for microvolunteering platforms, volunteer involved organisations and individuals to join together in a synchronised effort to demonstrate the empowering potential of the microvolunteering concept.
When: 15 April 2025
Youth Volunteer Week 2025
Youth Volunteer Week celebrates young people who are striving to make a change through volunteering, and encourages others to try volunteering. We celebrate this week during New Zealand’s national Youth Week; Ara Taiohi is the kaitiaki of this week.
When: 19-25 May 2025
The Big Shout Out June 2025
The Big Shout-out encourages people to give a shout-out to volunteers. New Zealand is a nation of volunteers – more than 50 percent of kiwis volunteer, giving time and energy to make a difference in our communities. It’s time to recognise these unsung heroes and show your thanks. #thebigshoutout
When: June 2025
Theme: Thank volunteers!
Te Wiki Tūao ā-Motu | National Volunteer Week
National Volunteer Week 15-21 June 2025 honours the collective energies and mana of volunteers in Aotearoa.
#NVW2024 #mahitahi #teamwork #tautoko #support #whakamiha #appreciate #volunteers #thankyou
When: 15-21 June 2025
