National Volunteer Week 2026

Your Year to Volunteer | 18 – 24 May, 2026

National Volunteer Week is Australia's Largest annual celebration of volunteering. The 2026 theme honours the contributions of volunteers and invites people across Australia to make 2026 a year of meaningful involvement, in ways that work for them.

Join us as we celebrate and acknowledge the amazing volunteers in our community. 

Wednesday, 20th of May 2026 at 5:45pm 
George Town Memorial Hall 
Light refreshments will be provided. 

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Volunteer of the Year Awards 2026

The volunteer of the year award is presented to individual volunteers for their outstanding contribution to the community in the George Town municipal area. 

The award is not seeking to identify the “best volunteers” – instead, the award recipients will be an ambassador for all volunteers.

CATEGORIES

• Rising Star Volunteer Award (up to 5 years): This award acknowledges people who have provided up to 5 years of voluntary service to the George Town Community.
• Major Volunteer Service Award (5–10 years): This award recognises those who have given between 5 and 10 years of voluntary service to the George Town Community.
• Outstanding Volunteer Service Award (over 10 years): The Outstanding Volunteer Service Award is in recognition of volunteers who have dedicated more than 10 years of service to the George Town Community.
• Lifetime Volunteer Service Award (over 20 years): The Outstanding Volunteer Service Award recognises volunteers who have dedicated more than 20 years of service to the George Town Community.

Nominations Open: Tuesday, 14th of April 2026
Nominations Close: Wednesday, 13th of May 2026