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Date: Wednesday 17th December 2025

Time: 10:30am - 1:00pm

Meeting place: Outside Rootes Launderette

Feeling bored over the Christmas break? why not join us Spring Bulb Planting!

Help plant spring bulbs to revitalize the local area - no experience is needed. Please wear suitable outdoor clothing and sturdy shoes, trainers or boots that you don't mind getting a little muddy.

Chrismas themed snacks and hot chocolate will be provided! Please bring your own reusable cup for hot chocolate. 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.

Spencer's Retreat Farm 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 visting other attractions. 

The Jolly Hosts Elves (Elf outfits will be provided)  will be required to welcome visitors to the farm, highlighting the activities on offer and introducing children to Father Christmas himself. The roles are vaired and will also involve serving hot drinks and refreshments, mince pies, cake etc and helping with the management of the car park throughout the day.

All Jolly Host Elves must have a love of all things Christmas and be full of festive fun and cheer to help create a magical Christmas Winter Wonderland for all of the children and their families who will be visiting.  

Spencer's Retreat Farm 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 visting other attractions. 

The Jolly Hosts Elves (Elf outfits will be provided)  will be required to welcome visitors to the farm, highlighting the activities on offer and introducing children to Father Christmas himself. The roles are vaired and will also involve serving hot drinks and refreshments, mince pies, cake etc and helping with the management of the car park throughout the day.

All Jolly Host Elves must have a love of all things Christmas and be full of festive fun and cheer to help create a magical Christmas Winter Wonderland for all of the children and their families who will be visiting.  

Spencer's Retreat Farm 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 visting other attractions. 

The Jolly Hosts Elves (Elf outfits will be provided)  will be required to welcome visitors to the farm, highlighting the activities on offer and introducing children to Father Christmas himself. The roles are vaired and will also involve serving hot drinks and refreshments, mince pies, cake etc and helping with the management of the car park throughout the day.

All Jolly Host Elves must have a love of all things Christmas and be full of festive fun and cheer to help create a magical Christmas Winter Wonderland for all of the children and their families who will be visiting.  

What You'll Be Doing
You will be an integral part of the hub's weekly operations, with a variety of tasks that make a real difference:

We will help sort donations, pack for deliveries and assist customers with their shopping at the hub

When and Where
Date & Time: Friday, 9:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m.

Location: Canley Community Centre.

Travel Information
We will all meet on campus and take a taxi there and back. 

Volunteers who live in the area can make their own way there if it's easier. Just let us know beforehand so that we don't wait for you on campus.

About the waiting list

The reason we have limited spaces is because we are taking a taxi.
If you were added to the waiting list but were planning to make your own way there, please let us know, we can add you to this week's opportunity. 

If you were hoping to get the taxi, don't inconvenience yourself by walking there.

Don't worry, the sessions happen every week, and I'm sure you'll be able to get a spot next week.

Date: Saturday 13 December 
Time: 11:00-13:00
Location: FAB2.43

We'll be painting wooden plaques with cozy winter/ Christmas themes to donate to Feeding Coventry to decorate their Christmas Hampers! 

Whether you’re an artist or not, this is all about fun, relaxation and unwinding after a busy start to the academic year!

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.

You can sign up for one or many sessions. When you register your interest here, you will be sent details of the various volunteering opportunities available

Date:    Saturday 13 December 2025 

Time:   9.00am - 1.30pm

Meeting Place:   Outside Rootes Launderette

Join NCV as we travel by bus to Kenilworth Common for an exciting session with Warwickshire Amphibian and Reptile Team. We are hoping to arrive at 10am and be back on campus at 1:30pm. We will be bracken pulling, bramble bashing and clearing an area for a hopeful pond and to promote floral diversity!

Transport and other details:

We will be taking the 11x Bus to Kenilworth Common! All expenses are provided by Warwick Volunteers. Please arrive early. 

Please wear suitable outdoor clothing and sturdy shoes, trainers or boots that you don't mind getting a little muddy.We will provide PPE and and tools.

There are no public toilets in the woodland.

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.