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About CoachBright

CoachBright is a social mobility charity, established in 2014, which aims to make education fairer. We do this by pairing volunteers with pupils from less-advantaged backgrounds, providing them with academic coaching that aims to improve their grades, confidence, independence and resilience. 

Over the last academic year, we have worked with 1000 pupils across our 3 main hubs: London, the South East and West Midlands. With the support of a fantastic community of university student volunteers, we are able to provide pupils with relatable role models who support them in working towards their goals. 

The Role: Academic Coach

You will plan and deliver weekly academic coaching sessions to 3-5 pupils

• We work with pupils from ages 11-18 across a range of subjects! At secondary school level we offer Maths or English coaching, and at A-Level we can offer a wide range of subjects to suit your specialism. 

• Sessions are 60 minutes long, and typically take place in the afternoon or after school. 

• Sessions will run face-to-face at one of our partner schools, but there are a few programmes that also run online. 

• You will form part of a wider community of volunteers, both on your programme and beyond!

By volunteering with us, you will…

• Help young people from disadvantaged backgrounds build confidence, independence and resilience in their learning

• Gain transferable skills in leadership, communication, and relationship building

• Be given the opportunity to learn and develop coaching skills which are becoming increasingly valuable in the workplace 

• Gain experience in education and working with young people

• Boost your CV and employability

• Receive a SSAT accreditation - a formal student leadership accreditation worth £595!

• Develop others and yourself!

Logistics

Before beginning your coaching programme, you will attend a 2-3 hour training session with the team, where you will learn coaching skills and techniques, session planning and safeguarding. You will also have to apply for a DBS certificate (the cost of which is covered by CoachBright). 

Our programmes are 8 weeks long. This translates into:

• Launch session (1 hour)

• 6x 60 min academic coaching sessions

• Graduation (2 -3 hours)

You will also be expected to allocate approximately 45-60 minutes a week to planning sessions for your pupils. 

Our Autumn programmes will run from October - December.

We work in schools all across West Midlands, and will try our best to place you on a programme that is convenient to your address.

All travel expenses will be reimbursed by CoachBright.

We look forward to seeing you on one of our programmes soon!

Wed 30 Sep 2026 14:30, OC0.02 (The Oculus, Ground Floor)

Do you enjoy making crafts? And are you looking to get into volunteering while here at Warwick? Well you have come to the right place! Crafting Happiness is a volunteering project here at Warwick. Every week we create crafts and donate them to the local community.

This taster session is a social session where we will be decorating some tote bags. Given that it is a social session on this occasion you will be able to take your tote bags home (and yes there will be snacks!!) Please come along, and bring your flatmates!

We can't wait to see you all there!!!!
The Crafting Happiness Team xx

Date: Monday 28 September 2026
Time: 13:30 - 15:00
Location: R0.12 (Ramphal Building, Ground Floor)

How does the project work?
Postcards of Kindness is run by a team of Student Leaders who organise and coordinate sessions, supporting volunteers throughout. All materials and resources are provided, so you can simply come along and get involved.
 
Do I need any experience?
No previous experience is needed, and new volunteers are always welcome. Sessions are friendly and relaxed, making them a great way to unwind, try something new, and meet other volunteers.

Meet On: Sunday 4 October 2026
Time: 10:30 - 14:30
Meeting Place: Outside Pret (next to Rootes building)

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. Along the way we will visit nature conservation projects that Warwick Volunteers have worked on in recent years.

The 4 mile circular route is easy to walk and should take about 3.5 hours to complete. 
  
Please wear suitable outdoor clothing and sturdy footwear, as short sections of the path may be muddy or uneven.

Bring water and snacks for our journey through the countryside. Some light snacks will be provided.

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.

Please ensure you read the relevant sections of the Wilderness Walk Risk Assessment  prior to attending the event.

Meet On: Saturday 3 October 2026
Time: 10:30 - 14:30
Meeting Place: Outside Pret (next to Rootes building)

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. Along the way we will visit nature conservation projects that Warwick Volunteers have worked on in recent years.

The 4 mile circular route is easy to walk and should take about 3.5 hours to complete. 
  
Please wear suitable outdoor clothing and sturdy footwear, as short sections of the path may be muddy or uneven.

Bring water and snacks for our journey through the countryside. Some light snacks will be provided.

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.

Please ensure you read the relevant sections of the Wilderness Walk Risk Assessment  prior to attending the event.

Nature Conservation Volunteers  is a Student-Led project working with local conservation groups (Friends of Canley Green Spaces, Warwickshire Wildlife Trust and Coventry Urban Rangers) to care for Green Spaces and Woodlands.

Volunteers experience nature, by taking part in fun environmental activities to improve the natural green spaces surrounding Canley and campus. Volunteer sessions run for just a few hours, but they produce long term benefits that can be enjoyed by people and wildlife. Volunteers also explore the superb green spaces around Canley and campus with guided walks through ancient woodland, farmland and beautiful countryside.

Activities include planting spring bulbs, creating wildflower meadows, uprooting Himalayan Balsam (an invasive species) and woodland management. Volunteer days are usually held on Saturdays from 10.30am -2.00pm.

If you would like to volunteer click the 'Join in' button above.

You can view photos of past volunteering activities at: https://www.flickr.com/photos/Canley-Green-Spaces.  

At The Access Project, we support young people from under-resourced backgrounds overcome barriers to opportunity. In partnership with schools across the UK, we strive to give young people the best possible preparation for higher education and the world of work.

As a volunteer coach, you’ll play a vital role in putting this mission into practice. You’ll enable young people aged 16-17 to develop essential skills, setting them up for success at university and in their future career.

You’ll do this by delivering six one-to-one coaching sessions over the course of the programme, which runs from January to June. All sessions take place online and are scheduled flexibly, enabling you to volunteer from anywhere in the UK at a time that works for you.

As a coach, you will:

• Help young people take their next steps with confidence, by strengthening their communication, organisation, collaboration and problem-solving skills.
• Draw on your own experience to share valuable insights and provide personalised guidance through your sessions.
• Make a tangible impact on young people’s ability to raise their aspirations, access top universities, and achieve social mobility.

No previous coaching experience is needed - to support you, we provide:

• A comprehensive online training session delivered live by our team - covering the programme structure, coaching techniques, and safeguarding best practice.
• Dedicated session resources and guidance on how to use them.
• Ongoing support from our central team throughout the programme.
• Opportunities to connect with our community of like-minded volunteers.

Keen to make a difference? Apply through our website to secure your place: https://theaccessproject.org.uk/coach/.

To be eligible to coach, you’ll need to:

• Have completed an undergraduate degree or have 3+ years of professional experience
• Be able to commit to delivering six coaching sessions per young person between January and June 2027
• Be willing to complete relevant training, provide two references, and undertake a DBS check (cost covered by The Access Project)
• Be based in the UK for the duration of the programme

No previous crafting experience is needed, and new volunteers are welcome! Volunteers will help set up materials, support children and families as they take part in craft activities, and make sure everyone has a great time. All crafts resources will be provided.

What to bring: 

• A hat or cap to help protect you from the sun
• A refillable water bottle
• A packed lunch if required (we'll provide some snacks and the local volunteers will have cold drinks available)

There is a toilet on site and you should be able to keep your bag in the Visitor Centre.

Date: Sunday 20 September
Time: 11.00 - 15.00

Bagot's Castle is entirely run by volunteers so if you choose to volunteer, you will be helping the local community. 

No previous crafting experience is needed, and new volunteers are welcome! Volunteers will help set up materials, support children and families as they take part in craft activities, and make sure everyone has a great time. All crafts resources will be provided.

What to bring: 

• A hat or cap to help protect you from the sun
• A refillable water bottle
• A packed lunch if required (we'll provide some snacks and the local volunteers will have cold drinks available)

There is a toilet on site and you should be able to keep your bag in the Visitor Centre.

Date: Saturday 19 September
Time: 11.00 - 15.00

Bagot's Castle is entirely run by volunteers so if you choose to volunteer, you will be helping the local community. 

No previous crafting experience is needed, and new volunteers are welcome! Volunteers will help set up materials, support children and families as they take part in craft activities, and make sure everyone has a great time. All crafts resources will be provided.

What to bring: 

• A hat or cap to help protect you from the sun
• A refillable water bottle
• A packed lunch if required (we'll provide some snacks and the local volunteers will have cold drinks available)

There is a toilet on site and you should be able to keep your bag in the Visitor Centre.

Date: Sunday 13 September
Time: 11.00 - 15.00

Bagot's Castle is entirely run by volunteers so if you choose to volunteer, you will be helping the local community.