Returned Volunteers are encouraged to attend one of the Volunteer Receptions that are held in different parts of Australia every year, following board meetings. Receptions are opportunities to meet board members and also to hear what other Volunteers have been doing – usually a locally-based Volunteer will give a presentation on his or her recent assignment.

Details of Volunteer Receptions are advertised in ABV People e-newsletter which is published four times per year and emailed to all registered Volunteers.