From Monday 18 May to Sunday 24 May 2026, communities across Australia will come together to celebrate National Volunteer Week 2026, Australia’s largest annual celebration of volunteering.
This year’s theme, Your Year to Volunteer, honours the contributions of volunteers and encourages people across Australia to make 2026 a year of meaningful involvement, in ways that work for them.
For community broadcasters, volunteers are at the heart of everything we do, on air, behind the scenes and in local communities. Community broadcasting continues to thrive because of the dedication, skills and passion of volunteers across the sector.
Stations are encouraged to use the official National Volunteer Week resources from Volunteering Australia to celebrate and thank their volunteers throughout the week. Resources include social media graphics, posters, logos and promotional materials to help stations recognise the contribution of volunteers in their communities.
National Volunteer Week 2026 resources: https://www.volunteeringaustralia.org/get-involved/nationalvolunteerweek/
Nominate your station volunteer for the 2026 CBAA Most Valuable Volunteer competition
Stations are also encouraged to take part in the 2026 CBAA Most Valuable Volunteer competition.
The successful entrant will receive a scholarship to attend the CBAA Conference 2026, including:
- conference registration
- accommodation
- a $400 travel allowance available through reimbursement.
Nomination form: https://www.tfaforms.com/5222471
Promote National Volunteer Week on air
Help spread the word by playing the National Volunteer Week 2026 Community Service Announcement on your station. It is a great way to recognise volunteers in your local community and encourage listeners to get involved.
Download the National Volunteer Week 2026 Community Service Announcement: https://cbaa.app.box.com/s/gnrviwlg3g326am94848c0ayerfwxo9j
Together, we can celebrate the volunteers who keep community broadcasting strong, connected and thriving.