National Volunteer Week (NVW) honours the collective energies and efforts of volunteers across Aotearoa New Zealand. It’s a time to recognise and thank the millions of people who give their time and skills to our communities.
This year’s theme, Your Year to Volunteer – Tōu tau ki te tūao, has been chosen to mark International Year of the Volunteer 2026.
It both recognises those who are volunteering, and prompts others to start. Volunteering strengthens the fabric of our communities, connecting individuals, whānau, and organisations across Aotearoa.
We invite volunteer-involving organisations, community groups, schools, iwi, hapū, councils, businesses to join the celebrations and help amplify the collective impact of volunteering.
