14 May 2009
National Volunteer Week (NVW) is the largest celebration of volunteers and volunteerism in Australia, and provides an opportunity to highlight the role of volunteers in our communities and to say thank you to the more than 5 million Australians who volunteer.
Australian volunteers are essential to society, and many clubs would struggle to survive without the support of their volunteers. The Australian Bureau of Statistics found in 2004/2005 that clubs were supported by 65,000 volunteers.
See the Volunteering Australia website for all information you need to celebrate National Volunteer Week whether you are a volunteer, volunteer organisation, or a corporate organisation seeking ways to help recognise and thank employees who are also volunteers.