Premium Content Nominations are now open for National Volunteer Week. National Volunteer Week is Australia s largest annual celebration for volunteers and from May 17 to 23, celebrates the contributions of Australia s almost six million volunteers. Gladstone Regional Council is looking for people who should be recognised for their contribution to the community. National Volunteer Week: Bruce MacKay, Rural Fire Brigade, Gladstone in 2011. Photo Chrissy Harris/The Observer Gladstone region Mayor Matt Burnett said National Volunteer Week provided a perfect opportunity to celebrate and thank volunteers for the work they do. You can nominate yourself or a volunteer that you want to see recognised for their commitment to our community, Cr Burnett said.