National Volunteer Week Printables and Activities

Plan supervised ways to contribute to a community.

Timing and official information

Check the official source for annual or local timing.. Check the official source for annual or local timing. Annual themes and unannounced 2027 dates are pending; do not reuse a past theme as a current announcement. Reviewed 2 October 2026. Visit the official source.

Choose activities

These adaptable activities provide a starting point. Introduce the event using its official source and choose an age-appropriate question; this page does not claim a dedicated event worksheet set.

Reading and research

• NAIDOC Learning and Reflection — ages 8–12. Draw, investigate, discuss or write using clear prompts and generous response spaces.
• First Nations Achiever Research — ages 8–12. Draw, investigate, discuss or write using clear prompts and generous response spaces.
• David Unaipon Knowledge and Invention — ages 8–12. Read a short source-grounded history card and explain an achievement in context.
• Oodgeroo Noonuccal Writer and Educator — ages 8–12. Read a short source-grounded history card and explain an achievement in context.

Choose an age range

Middle primary: ages 8–10: NAIDOC Learning and Reflection · First Nations Achiever Research · David Unaipon Knowledge and Invention · Oodgeroo Noonuccal Writer and Educator

Older primary: ages 10–12: NAIDOC Learning and Reflection · First Nations Achiever Research · David Unaipon Knowledge and Invention · Oodgeroo Noonuccal Writer and Educator

Prepare and adapt

Choose a short activity for younger learners or add source comparison and written reasoning for older learners. Read prompts aloud, offer drawing or a scribe and allow passing. History learning should explain people and events through sourced examples; avoid stereotypes, re-enactments of harm or imitation of cultural ceremonies. Fire activities use the local emergency number and adult-approved plans.

Find more Culture and community activities. Return to the calendar.