Incorporated not-for-profit community organisations and local governments invited to apply for funding to celebrate International Volunteer Day 2025. Grants of up to $1,000 are available to support initiatives that celebrate Western Australian volunteers such as awards, ceremonies, workshops, seminars, morning or afternoon teas and excursions.
Held annually on 5 December and is an opportunity to recognise, thank and celebrate the generous contributions and incredible impact of volunteers.
In 2024, the Cook Government delivered $70,000 across 71 organisations throughout WA to assist groups to give their volunteers the thanks they deserved.
Events included an inclusive picnic in the paddock by Riding for the Disabled Association of Western Australian, an afternoon boat cruise by the Shire of Wyndham-East Kimberley and a garden party by the City of Vincent.
Events and activities can be held the week surrounding International Volunteer Day, from Monday 1 December to Sunday 7 December 2025.
Local Governments are encouraged to apply. International Volunteer Day Grants program will close 3:00pm on Friday, 6 June 2025.
Learn more here
Minister Hannah Beazley shares 'volunteers enrich and strengthen our communities across Western Australia in so many ways, from aiding economic growth and sustainability, to fostering belonging and improving mental health outcomes"
Held annually on 5 December and is an opportunity to recognise, thank and celebrate the generous contributions and incredible impact of volunteers.
In 2024, the Cook Government delivered $70,000 across 71 organisations throughout WA to assist groups to give their volunteers the thanks they deserved.
Events included an inclusive picnic in the paddock by Riding for the Disabled Association of Western Australian, an afternoon boat cruise by the Shire of Wyndham-East Kimberley and a garden party by the City of Vincent.
Events and activities can be held the week surrounding International Volunteer Day, from Monday 1 December to Sunday 7 December 2025.
Local Governments are encouraged to apply. International Volunteer Day Grants program will close 3:00pm on Friday, 6 June 2025.
Learn more here
Minister Hannah Beazley shares 'volunteers enrich and strengthen our communities across Western Australia in so many ways, from aiding economic growth and sustainability, to fostering belonging and improving mental health outcomes"