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Anyone can contribute to the map! Warwick volunteer mappers use satellite imagery to trace buildings, roads and other features to create new map data that can be used to plan for disaster response and other life saving activities. 

We hold weekly sessions (on a drop-in basis: come whenever you like and stay for as long as you wish!) where experienced mapper and new mappers work together on the same project, learning from each other. The great thing however, is that you can also map at any time and place that is convenient for you! Once you have learned the basics, this is an activity that can easily be undertaken on your own to help more people in need.

All you need is a laptop and some enthusiasm to learn a new skill! Help us put vulnerable communities on the map!

Our priority is easing loneliness experienced by older people by opening a space for them to connect both with each other, and younger generations. We are looking for kind, friendly individuals who are willing to spare a couple of hours chatting to an older person and bringing them some joy!  

Come along to help run creative craft workshops for our magical Winter Wonderland event! Volunteers will guide community members in making beautiful lanterns and props for the Canley Winter Wonderland. Later, we'll assist in setting up a dazzling light installation at Prior Deram Park. We'll also help run the Canley Pop-Up Cafe, which aims to bring neighbors together to share food, enjoy music, and get to know each other better in a festive winter setting.

The event will run from 1 PM to 5:30 PM on 30 November, starting at Canley Community Centre and moving to Prior Deram Park. Volunteers should make their own way to and from the locations (~30 min walk from campus). Bus fares will be reimbursed. Refreshments will be provided throughout the day to keep you warm and energized while you help with the winter-themed crafts and activities.

Date: Saturday 30th November 2024

Time: 11:00 am - 3:00 pm 

Meeting place: Outside Pret

Volunteers will be coppicing. Coppicing is a widespread and traditional form of woodland management where trees or shrubs are repeatedly cut at the base, creating a coppice stool, and allowed to regrow.

The group welcomes new volunteers, no previous experience is necessary as all training and equipment is provided on the day. As the project involves working outdoors, please wear sturdy shoes and warm clothing that you don’t mind getting dirty. Wellies and rain jackets are available to borrow from Warwick Volunteers.

Volunteers can borrow wellies and raincoats from Warwick Volunteers. 

Light snacks will be provided. You're very welcome to bring additional snacks and bottled water.

We encourage you to get in touch if you have any specific access requirements, or need more information about the content and delivery method of a specific volunteering opportunity. If you have any requests related to a disability, please email volunteers@warwick.ac.uk giving at least two working days’ notice if possible.

Spencers Retreat is a fun, safe and understanding environment for children with special needs and their families. The aim of Spencer's Retreat is that families can access the space to create positive experiences and memories for the whole family without the stress and anxiety that may be caused by visiting other attractions. Volunteers will be decorating the entire  farm with festive lights and decorations to turn it into a festive Winter wonderland fit to host Father Christmas and his team of Elves and helpers for three weekends of festive fun and frolics.  

We support Young Carers aged 5 - 18 years of age, by providing emotional support, arranging trips, youth clubs, and life skills sessions that give them a break and tools to manage their caring role. We require volunteers who are passionate about supporting young people to reach their full potential. We are looking for fun, enthusiastic, and vibrant volunteers to assist with age-appropriate activities and sessions. volunteers to assist with age-appropriate activities and sessions.

What you could be doing:

• Running Youth Club activities, life skills sessions, and other events
• Preparing and serving food/refreshments
• Setting up and clearing away activities/kitchen area
• Report any safeguarding concerns to the Activity Worker.
• Encouraging young carers to participate in events/activities/sessions.
• Ensuring the safety and comfort of young carers during events/activities/sessions
• Developing and delivering a variety of activities that suit different abilities and preferences
• Ensuring that health and safety guidelines are followed and that risk assessments are carried out
• Providing feedback and evaluation on the impact and outcomes of the activities

Date: Saturday 7th December 2024

Time: 10:30 am - 3:00 pm

Meeting place: Outside Pret

Join the Nature Conservation Team on our last session of 2024! Explore the beautiful countryside surrounding the University of Warwick, on a guided walk that visits ancient woodlands, lakes, ponds, and streams. This is a great opportunity to see nature and wildlife. 

The walk takes us across open farmland, with superb views of the university in the distance. At Kenilworth Greenway,
we explore an old railway line that has been converted into a wildlife haven.

The 6-mile circular route follows public right-of-way footpaths and will take about 4.5 hours to complete.

Light snacks will be provided. Recommended to bring additional snacks and bottled water

We encourage you to get in touch if you have any specific access requirements, or need more information about the content and delivery method of a specific volunteering opportunity. If you have any requests related to a disability, please email volunteers@warwick.ac.uk giving at least two working days’ notice if possible.

By signing up to this event I also agree to give 48 hours notice if I need to cancel my place. 

Date: Saturday 23rd November 2024

Time: 10:30 am - 3:00 pm 

Meeting place: Outside Pret

Ten years ago, Friends of Canley Green Spaces and Warwick Volunteers planted 420 trees that have now grown into a woodland. Volunteers will be revisiting the tree planting site in Park Wood, to cut away unwanted vegetation from around the trees. This will improve the appearance of the new woodland, giving the trees more light to ensure that they grow healthy. 

Tools and gloves are provided. No experience is needed. Please wear suitable outdoor clothing and strong shoes or boots that you don't mind getting a little muddy. Holly has prickly leaves, so wear old clothes that fully cover your arms, legs and ankles. Depending on the weather, you may want to bring a second pair of socks to keep warm in the wellies.

Volunteers can borrow wellies and raincoats from Warwick Volunteers. 

Light snacks will be provided. You're very welcome to bring additional snacks and bottled water.

We encourage you to get in touch if you have any specific access requirements, or need more information about the content and delivery method of a specific volunteering opportunity. If you have any requests related to a disability, please email volunteers@warwick.ac.uk giving at least two working days’ notice if possible.

Term 1: 1 hour in-person training sessions on campus. Each session, we will go through a different game in Scratch that we will teach at schools. 

Term 2: 2-3 hour weekly sessions teaching at schools. Non-compulsory, sign up forms will be sent out every week. Transport will be provided. A small team of volunteers will be selected and accompanied by a project leader.

Here's a link to our WhatsApp group chat - we are more active on there: https://chat.whatsapp.com/LXSatupkCnJ6tmXAHsNr1F

We also have a project Instagram account which'll keep you up to date on our activities: https://www.instagram.com/warwicktechvols

Here are the contact details for the Project Leaders, feel free to ask us any questions:

james.dams@warwick.ac.uk

brindan.yasodaran@warwick.ac.uk

yaseen.qureshi@warwick.ac.uk

pravinda.peiris@warwick.ac.uk

Our Integration Team are looking to translate video scripts into different languages for the educational videos to be released. The project will run for at least the next 10 weeks, until the end of the year.

The work can be done remotely and at volunteers' convenience; however, you will need to meet agreed deadlines. Volunteers will have access to a platform where they can work on the translations directly within the video.

The commitment required is a minimum of three hours per week per video.

Languages needed to translate the videos into the following languages: Ukrainian, Dari, Pashto, and Arabic

Volunteers will gain experience in-

• managing and meeting deadlines.
• Translation experience.
• Supporting others to access educational resources.
• Support a charity to meet goals.
• references.