National Volunteer Week

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The countdown is on. When is National Volunteer Week? In 2025, National Volunteer Week is April 20-26.

What is National Volunteer Week?

National Volunteer Week is an annual celebration and recognition of volunteers—people who dedicate time and skills to making a difference in their communities. Established in 1974, nonprofit and other organizations take this weeklong opportunity to shine a light on those who work to make the world a better place.

National Volunteer Appreciation Week Ideas

How can you celebrate volunteer week, thank the people who make magic happen, and inspire others to get involved? It all starts with gratitude! Share the love with your group and on social media with some of the ideas below. Be sure to use Volunteer Week hashtags like #nvw, #volunteerweek and #thankyouvolunteers.

Volunteer Certificates

Show appreciation with a volunteer certificate that you can give to your volunteers digitally or in print.

Volunteer Awards

Honor outstanding achievement with special volunteer awards that recognize dedication and impact.

Volunteer Cards

Share a heartfelt message of appreciation with printable and shareable volunteer thank-you cards.

Volunteer Video Template

Want to share the volunteer love with your world through a thank you video? Grab this free template. It's easy to edit in Canva with a free account.

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Volunteers are truly a special breed. They spend their valuable time giving back to others — such as helping out at a soup kitchen, tutoring students, providing medical assistance, working in a homeless shelter, being a companion to a person or animal in need, planting trees, working for the betterment of students and athletes — the list goes on. Volunteers also work behind the scenes, managing the books of a nonprofit or organizing a fundraiser.