International Volunteer Day

International Volunteer Day (IVD) on 5 December 2025, raises awareness of the important role volunteers play in responding to challenges facing the world. The theme ‘Every contribution matters’ celebrates the power of collective action and acknowledges that every act of volunteering, big or small, contributes to a stronger and more connected world. The Day highlights…

 International Volunteer Day (IVD) is a global celebration highlighting the vital role volunteers play in addressing the world’s challenges and highlights the power of volunteering to strengthen communities and create positive change. Consumers Federation of Australia (CFA) uses the opportunity to acknowledge and shine a light on the important work of volunteers. CFA depends on the…

International Volunteer Day (IVD) 5 December 2018, “Volunteers build resilient communities”, recognises volunteers worldwide – with a special focus on local community volunteers – who contribute to making their communities more resilient against natural disasters, economic stresses and political shocks. The campaign theme combines the recognition of volunteers with concrete evidence from the State of the World’s…