Community Gardens
30 Apr 2026 10:30
Action 21 is a fantastic charity that aims to promote sustainability and reduce the environmental impact of the local community, and we're on the second phase of helping them create their garden! This will be pearl wart planting session, so if that sounds like something you'd enjoy please come along! This is the fourth of a series of sessions from now until summer that will hopefully see the creation of a beautiful community garden in a nearby estate.
Date: Thursday 30th of April
Time: 10:30AM - 2:30PM
Location: Radcliffe Community Garden in Leamington Spa, CV31 2ED (Transport provided from Campus - meet at UW2 Stop at the University Interchange at 10:15AM)
Please wear warm waterproof clothing and sturdy footwear that you don’t mind getting muddy.
There is nowhere safe to store belongings so please don’t bring valuables with you.
Transport will be provided from campus.
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.
Warwick STAR
14 Apr 2026 13:00 - 15:30
STAR volunteers support refugees and asylum seekers in Coventry to improve their confidence speaking English and create a comfortable, welcoming environment for everyone involved. 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! Please join our group chat using this link as it is where we navigate transport: https://chat.whatsapp.com/Hu12LD4TCf1J3Y1CVlBGO0
Closing date for applications is 14 Apr.
13 Apr 2026 15:00 - 17:30
STAR volunteers support refugees and asylum seekers in Coventry to improve their confidence speaking English and aim to create a comfortable, welcoming environment. 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! Please join our group chat using this link as it is where we navigate transport: https://chat.whatsapp.com/Hu12LD4TCf1J3Y1CVlBGO0
Closing date for applications is 13 Apr.
13 Apr 2026 09:40 - 12:20
We will be helping to weed some vegetable patches. No previous gardening experience needed.The tranquil garden is maintained by local volunteers as a space for the local community to enjoy. The garden is part of St John's Church in Westwood and open to those of faith or no faith to explore. It is situated at the back of Sherbourne Halls.
Date: Monday 13 April Time: 9:40am-12:20pm Meeting point: 9:40am outside Pret Location: Garden of Hope, St John's Church
Tools and gardening gloves will be provided.
Drinks and snacks will be provided. Please let us know of any food allergies or dietary requirements we need to be aware of volunteers@warwick.ac.uk
We will walk to the site together, which is a 10 minutes from central campus.
Community Chit Chat
14 Apr 2026 10:00 - 12:00
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. Join us for a spring session on Tuesday, 14th April, from 10 am to 12 pm!
Do you like meeting new people? Are you good at chatting to people you’ve just met?
If the answer to these questions is yes, you could be what we’re looking for!
Sessions take place on Tuesdays from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon. Volunteers host tea, cake, and activities with Canley residents, over 50 years old, at the Canley Community Centre. Volunteers help with the delivery of these activities, like crafts with a theme, and provide friendly conversation.
Spencers Retreat Farm
15 Apr 2026 10:00 - 15:30
Do you fancy spending a day at the farm?
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.
Foodbanks
Ongoing
Sign up here to be sent details of when we're running sessions during the Easter break!
What you'll be doing The Pantry needs volunteers to help with stocking shelves and serving the public to ensure vital food provision is distributed to those who need it most. When and where Date and time: Thursdays or Fridays, 11:30 am - 3:30 pm Location: Lillington Community Pantry
Transport details We all meet on campus by the entrance of the Arts Centre 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.
17 Apr 2026 09:30 - 13:20
Date: Friday 17 AprilTime: 9:30am-1.30pmLocation: Warwick Hospital (transport provided from and back to campus)This is session 2 of tidying up and weeding the gardens at Warwick Hospital! The plan is to continue weeding the staff garden which is due to be totally replanted later this year, as well as several other gardens on site, such as the Sensory Garden we personally planted last year!
Crafting Happiness
16 Apr 2026 13:00 - 15:00
Join our session to take a break and unleash your creativity. Bottle light painting involves decorating glass bottles with paint and then illuminating them with string lights, creating unique decorative pieces. The bottles will be donated to Spencer’s Retreat Care Farm to fundraise at their annual Christmas Fair. No previous experience required and new volunteers are welcome to join!
Closing date for applications is 16 Apr.
Kenilworth Phab
15 Apr 2026 18:45 - 21:15
Phab is a weekly opportunity for disabled and non-disabled adults to meet socially and enjoy activities. Student volunteers are valuable members of Phab and come along to chat, provide help and support with activities, and most importantly have fun. Anyone aged 18 or over is welcome to join and attend as regularly as they would like.
The details of the session are as follows:
Phab is at St John's Church Hall in Kenilworth. No previous experience is required, just a willingness to meet new people, initiate conversations, socialise and have fun!
New volunteers are welcome to join!
Closing date for applications is 15 Apr.