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This a Taster Session for volunteers to join regular volunteers and Project Leaders at the Youth Cafe to decide if they'd like to volunteers at the Youth Cafe most Fridays during school term time. At the session you will support young people to join in with games and activities, as well as prepare and give out free food and drinks.If you decide to volunteer regularly after the taster session we will send you a DBS application from and Safeguarding training to complete.

• Type of VolunteeringCommunity, Children and Young people
• Location of VolunteeringCoventry
• Project TypeStudent Led Volunteering

Our volunteers go into various primary and secondary schools in Coventry and Canley to run lunchtime and after-school chess clubs.Volunteers with basic knowledge of chess are wanted to lead chess clubs at local schools.

• Type of VolunteeringChildren and Young people
• Location of VolunteeringCoventry

• Communication
• Professionalism

Volunteers are needed to have fun supervising games, sport and crafts. Canley Community Centre are looking for committed volunteers who can attend most Thursdays (school term time) 5.30-7.00pm.

• Type of VolunteeringCommunity, Children and Young people, Sport, Art, Craft and Design
• Location of VolunteeringCoventry

• Communication
• Organisational Awareness
• Problem Solving
• Professionalism
• Self-awareness
• Teamwork

Do you enjoy reading? Would you like to help children improve their communication and literacy skills? Little Readers helps you with both! We are looking for enthusiastic volunteers to attend the University Nursery and read storybooks to pre-school children.

• Type of VolunteeringCommunity, Children and Young people
• Location of VolunteeringCoventry, On Campus

• Communication
• Intercultural Awareness
• Problem Solving
• Professionalism
• Self-awareness
• Teamwork

Join us for our very first session on Wednesday 5th February 3pm - 4.30pm, where you can design and describe your ideal self-care day on postcards, which will then be sent to a local care home in Coventry. Let’s spark meaningful connections and warmth while channelling our creativity through this thoughtful activity!

• Type of VolunteeringCommunity, Older People, Art, Craft and Design
• Location of VolunteeringOn Campus

• Communication
• Intercultural Awareness
• Teamwork

Join us for a fun-filled community craft session at Tile Hill Library! Together, we’ll bring creativity, colour, and smiles to local children and families. It’s a wonderful chance to make a real difference, sharing joy through arts and crafts while connecting with the local community.

• Type of VolunteeringCommunity, Children and Young people, Art, Craft and Design
• Location of VolunteeringCoventry

Community Chit Chat connects older and younger generations to help ease loneliness and isolation. Volunteers socialise with residents, join activities, and serve snacks and refreshments at the Canley Community Centre. Join us for our first session of the term on Tuesday, 13th October, from 10 am to 12 pm!

• Type of VolunteeringCommunity, Older People, Art, Craft and Design
• Location of VolunteeringCoventry

• Communication
• Ethical Values
• Intercultural Awareness
• Self-awareness

Volunteers will support young people with refugee background in their English skills as well as learning their languages. We create a welcoming environment, with fun games, enjoyable everyday conversation practice and English worksheets. All teaching resources are provided by us, you just need to come along with a smile and excitement to meet new people!

• Type of VolunteeringAdvice and Support, Community, Mentoring, Children and Young people
• Location of VolunteeringCoventry

• Communication
• Ethical Values
• Intercultural Awareness
• Organisational Awareness
• Problem Solving
• Teamwork

Volunteers are recruited through one combined process, with placements available in schools across Coventry, Canley and Leamington, as well as at the on-campus nursery. School Volunteers work alongside class teachers and school staff in primary schools, providing classroom and reading support. Nursery Volunteers spend time with children aged 4 months to 4 years at the on-campus nursery, supporting their development through activities such as painting, outdoor play and reading stories. Volunteering is a rewarding opportunity to make a positive difference to the lives of children and young people in your community. Through this project, you will support children’s learning, development and wellbeing, helping them to build confidence and reach their potential. Alongside making a meaningful contribution, you will develop valuable transferable skills, gain practical experience and enhance your communication and interpersonal skills. These experiences can support your future career aspirations, whether you are considering a career in teaching, working with children, or pursuing a different professional path.

• Type of VolunteeringMentoring, Children and Young people
• Location of VolunteeringCoventry, Leamington Spa, On Campus

• Communication
• Critical Thinking
• Ethical Values
• Information Literacy
• Intercultural Awareness
• Organisational Awareness
• Problem Solving
• Professionalism
• Self-awareness
• Teamwork

Chit Chat Volunteers connects older and younger generations to help ease loneliness and isolation. Volunteers socialise with residents, join activities, and help serve drinks and refreshments.

• Type of VolunteeringCommunity, Older People, Art, Craft and Design
• Location of VolunteeringCoventry

• Communication
• Ethical Values
• Intercultural Awareness
• Self-awareness