When is volunteer week in 2018

From opportunities to develop new skills, to finding deep and meaningful personal connections, the magic of volunteering is that it creates social and economic value for all. The Value of Volunteering Wheel illustrates the many benefits of volunteering to building confidence, competence, connections, and community. This briefing focuses on the multifaceted benefits to individuals, organisations, communities, and society when Canadians volunteer their time.

Our online gift store offers a variety of affordable gifts to support any volunteer recognition campaign! Stay tuned for more information about the NVW campaign. The annual campaign sees charities and voluntary groups get together to recognise the contribution volunteers make to our communities every day. From trustees or campaigners to carers and fundraisers, charities and other organisations that involve volunteers are taking the opportunity to recognise the fantastic and unique contribution all their volunteers make.

Across the UK, events will be taking place to celebrate the huge range of ways in which volunteers give their time. It is a chance to recognise that however volunteers give their time or skills, their contribution makes a huge difference to their community. Full details of the campaign can be found on the Volunteers' Week website. For more information and interview requests, contact Rosie Walworth, NCVO press office, on or This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

For volunteering case studies, please contact Giselle Green, editor of NCVO Constructive Voices, on or This email address is being protected from spambots.