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We are delighted to offer this valuable workshop for our volunteers that will cover the following topics:• Understanding your values – exploring what are values and why they are important?• The importance of boundary setting• What is assertive behaviour? How can we develop this?By the end of this session, you will:• Have a clearer understanding of your own personal values• Understand what we mean by assertive behaviour• Have some clear techniques on how to assertively say ‘no’

• Location of VolunteeringCoventry

• Communication
• Critical Thinking
• Information Literacy
• Problem Solving
• Self-awareness
• Sustainability
• Teamwork

Join us for our special Christmas Social on Wednesday, 26th November, 3 pm–4:30 pm! This festive session will be all about creativity, cosy vibes, and connection. Volunteers will design and create Christmas-themed crafts to celebrate the season, and this time, you will be able to take your crafts home with you at the end of the session!

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

• Communication
• Intercultural 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. Join us for the first taster session this year on Tuesday 14th October!

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

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

Volunteers work with older people on a one-to-one basis, helping them to use their laptops, phones and tablets. We are now based in Kenilworth with transport provided or direct by bus from the bus interchange. Register your interest to join the Warwick Digital Cafe mailing list.

• Type of VolunteeringAdvice and Support, Community, Older People, Technology/Social Media
• Location of VolunteeringKenilworth

• Communication
• Digital Literacy
• Information Literacy
• Problem Solving
• Professionalism
• Teamwork

Supporting people with learning disabilities and autism with tasks at Kingshill Nurseries (a social enterprise) task are varied including gardening and helping at the new cafe.

• Type of VolunteeringAnimals, Conservation and Environment, Community, Disability, Health and Social Care
• Location of VolunteeringCoventry

• Communication
• Organisational Awareness
• Professionalism
• Teamwork

Schools Volunteers are placed in primary schools and work with class teachers and school staff to provide support to pupils. The main request from schools is to help the pupils by listening to them read on a one-to-one basis to develop their skills and confidence. Volunteering in schools is a rewarding way to make a difference to the lives of young people in your community. By volunteering with this project, you will support pupils with their learning and help to build their confidence, whilst developing transferable skills useful for any career path.

• Type of VolunteeringChildren and Young people
• Location of VolunteeringLeamington Spa

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

We're looking for volunteers to support the work of the Canley Community Hub, helping residents access vital resources. They are looking for volunteers who would be able to go help out regularly.

• Type of VolunteeringCommunity, Crisis and Poverty
• Location of VolunteeringCoventry

• Communication
• Intercultural Awareness
• Organisational Awareness
• Teamwork

STAR volunteers support refugees and asylum seekers in Coventry to improve their confidence speaking English. Volunteers will develop teaching skills in a comfortable and low-pressure environment, as well as building participants' confidence. We also offer reading and writing support, as well as some fun games to wind down! You can join our group chat using this link: https://chat.whatsapp.com/Hu12LD4TCf1J3Y1CVlBGO0

• Type of VolunteeringCommunity, Justice and Human Rights, Languages
• Location of VolunteeringCoventry

• Communication
• Ethical Values
• Intercultural Awareness
• Organisational Awareness
• Problem Solving
• Professionalism
• Self-awareness
• Teamwork

Volunteers will help Young people of asylum-seeking background to improve their English language. This is offered in a range of ways, including worksheets and games, but most importantly, everyday conversation.To keep up to date and for more information, join our WhatsApp group: https://chat.whatsapp.com/G3UhXe1iT3D3dFKFlk2SC7 And follow our Instagram @staratwarwick

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

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

Action 21 is a fantastic charity that aims to promote sustainability and reduce the environmental impact of the local community, and we have the pleasure of helping them create a composter for a local garden! This will be the first of a few sessions from now until summer that will hopefully see the creation of a beautiful community garden in a nearby estate.

• Type of VolunteeringAnimals, Conservation and Environment, Community
• Location of VolunteeringLeamington Spa