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  • Postcards of Kindness logo

    Session 11- Munch, Brunch, Repeat Postcards

    Postcards of Kindness

    This opportunity takes place on 21 May 2025 Closing date for applications is 21 May.

    Join us for our next session of Term 3 on Wednesday 21st May, 3 pm-4.30 pm, where you can create some postcards for our theme this week: Food, which will then be sent to a local care home in Leamington Spa. Together, 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
  • Memory Lane Cafe logo

    Memory Lane Cafe Leamington 24-25

    Memory Lane Cafe

    This opportunity takes place between 01 Aug 2024 and 31 Jul 2025

    Memory Lane Café tasks place on Wednesdays from 1pm – 3pm at the Sydni Centre, providing a friendly space for older people with memory loss, to chat, enjoy activities and have some refreshments,

     

    • Type of VolunteeringCommunity, Culture and Heritage, Health and Social Care, Older People, Languages
    • Location of VolunteeringLeamington Spa
    • Communication
    • Organisational Awareness
    • Problem Solving
    • Professionalism
    • Self-awareness
    • Teamwork
  • Community Crafters logo

    Canley Parade Community Workshop-17th May

    Community Crafters

    This opportunity takes place on 17 May 2025

    We’re gearing up for the Cancly Parade, and the kids in our community are making their own amazing crafts to join the celebration! We’re looking for volunteers to lend a hand and support them as they create.

    Be Part of Something Special: The Canley Parade is a vibrant, community-driven event taking place on June 7th 2025, at the Canley Community Centre. We are seeking volunteers for May 10th, 17th, 24th to help with preparations and organization before the parade. We're calling for volunteers to help at our Community Craft Workshop on Saturday, 17th May from 2:00 PM to 5:00 PM at the Canley Community Centre, as we prepare for the upcoming Canley Parade! Community members will be creating fun and meaningful crafts!

    Snacks and refreshments will be provided to keep you energised while you help out. No previous experience is necessary—just bring your creativity, enthusiasm, and a willingness to get involved!

    • Type of VolunteeringCommunity, Children and Young people, Art, Craft and Design
  • Community Reading Project logo

    Bonkers Book Bash

    Community Reading Project

    This opportunity takes place between 21 May 2025 and 21 May 2025 Closing date for applications is 19 May.

    Volunteers are needed to support the Bonkers Book Bash.

    This event is a celebration of reading and will be taking place at The West Coventry Academy school in Coventry.

    Volunteers are needed to assist with craft activities and facilitate the day to ensure that all of the children attending have a fabulous time. 

    This is a great opportunity for those looking to work with children and young people, gain confidence and do some good in the wider community. 

    • Type of VolunteeringCommunity, Children and Young people, Art, Craft and Design
    • Location of VolunteeringCoventry
    • Communication
    • Intercultural Awareness
    • Problem Solving
    • Professionalism
    • Teamwork
  • Community Crafters logo

    Canley Parade Community Workshop-24th May

    Community Crafters

    This opportunity takes place on 24 May 2025

    We’re gearing up for the Cancly Parade, and the kids in our community are making their own amazing crafts to join the celebration! We’re looking for volunteers to lend a hand and support them as they create.

    Be Part of Something Special: The Canley Parade is a vibrant, community-driven event taking place on June 7th 2025, at the Canley Community Centre. We are seeking volunteers for May 10th, 17th, 24th to help with preparations and organization before the parade. We're calling for volunteers to help at our Community Craft Workshop on Saturday, 24th May from 2:00 PM to 5:00 PM at the Canley Community Centre, as we prepare for the upcoming Canley Parade! Community members will be creating fun and meaningful crafts!

    Snacks and refreshments will be provided to keep you energised while you help out. No previous experience is necessary—just bring your creativity, enthusiasm, and a willingness to get involved!

    • Type of VolunteeringCommunity, Children and Young people, Art, Craft and Design
  • Community Gardens logo

    Rushmore St - Leamington

    Community Gardens

    This opportunity takes place between 16 May 2025 and 16 May 2025

    We will be joining neighbours to improve the play area and canalside on Rushmore St. Jobs will include weeding, cleaning murals and painting walls.

    Date: Friday 16 May

    Time: 10.30pm-12:30pm

    Location:  Rushmore St Play Area, Leamington Spa, CV31 1JA. The play area is a 20 minute walk from the All Saints Parish Church/Parade in Leamington.

    What3Words: caked.facing.hello

    We will be joining neighbours to improve the play area and canalside on Rushmore St. Jobs will include weeding, cleaning murals and painting walls.

    Tools and gardening gloves will be provided.

    Drinks and snacks will be provided. 

    There is nowhere safe to store belongings so please don’t bring valuables with you.

    There are no toilets at the site. The closest public toilets are in Jephson Gardens approx. 20 mins walk.

    We can reimburse bus tickets to Leamington. Please submit an expenses form: https://warwick.ac.uk/about/community/volunteers/resources/expenses

    • Type of VolunteeringAnimals, Conservation and Environment, Community, Art, Craft and Design
    • Location of VolunteeringLeamington Spa
    • Communication
    • Sustainability
    • Teamwork
  • Nature Conservation Volunteers logo

    Woodland Path Clearance

    Nature Conservation Volunteers

    This opportunity takes place on 17 May 2025

    Woodland paths are forever being blocked by fallen trees or overgrown with low branches, making them inaccessible or encouraging people to trample new paths through rare bluebells. In this session we will be working to sustain our green spaces for everyone to enjoy. Why not come and unwind the weeks frustrations by hacking away at a branch, or sawing down some holly??

    Meet On:    Saturday 17th May 2025

    Time:   11:00 am - 3:30 pm

    Meeting Place:   Outside Pret (next to Rootes building)

    We expect to be back to campus by 3:30 p.m. Please wear suitable outdoor clothing and sturdy footwear, as short sections of the path may be muddy or uneven.

    Please be considerate of the weather as we will be outside for the duration of the session.

    At this time of year it is likely to be sunny and hot, so make sure to apply sunscreen, wear a sunhat and bring water.

    There are no public toilets on this route.

    Please bring water, snacks and packed lunch for our days work. We will also provide light snacks.

    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.

    • Type of VolunteeringAnimals, Conservation and Environment, Community
    • Location of VolunteeringOn Campus
    • Ethical Values
    • Problem Solving
    • Sustainability
    • Teamwork
  • The Access Project Website logo

    Graduate Volunteer Tutor

    The Access Project Website

    This opportunity takes place between 01 Sep 2025 and 01 Jul 2026 Closing date for applications is 01 Sep.

    Graduating this summer? Kick-start your career by volunteering as a tutor with The Access Project, helping an under-resourced young person beat the odds and get into a top university.At The Access Project, we work with schools across the UK who share our belief that students with high potential should have equitable access to higher education, regardless of their background.Our tutors are central to driving this change, empowering students to reach their full potential. By tutoring online for just one hour a week, you’ll have the opportunity to:• Inspire your student through providing one-to-one academic support in a GCSE subject of your choice ??• Develop highly transferable skills through helping others thrive, boosting your professional prospects??• Gain valuable hands-on experience in the charity and education sectors, helping to shape your career path??• Contribute to our wider mission to improve social mobility through widening access to higher education ??• Join a dynamic community of passionate, like-minded volunteers ??All tutoring sessions take place online, allowing you to volunteer from anywhere in the UK at a time that works with your schedule.

    Never tutored before? No problem! Whether you’re a first-time tutor or have some experience, we’ll provide all the support you need to succeed. Over the summer, you’ll join us for comprehensive online training, as well as gaining a CPD-accredited safeguarding qualification and an enhanced DBS certificate – all at no cost to you.  

    We work in collaboration with leading graduate employers across a wide range of sectors, including Bain and Company, KPMG, Deloitte, Rothschild & Co, the Civil Service, Slaughter and May, and more. If you’re looking to strengthen your CV, volunteering is a great way to demonstrate shared values and your commitment to personal growth.

    Ready to inspire the next generation? Register now at www.theaccessproject.org.uk/apply to guarantee your place on our 2025/26 programme. Don't miss this opportunity to shape a young person’s future!

    To get involved, all we ask is that you:

    • Are passionate about our mission, and ready to share your knowledge with enthusiasm
    • Have studied the subject you would like to tutor, or a related subject, to A level / level 3 or higher
    • Can commit to one hour of tutoring per week (plus preparation time)
    • Are happy to undertake an enhanced DBS check (provided by us) and provide two references (personal or professional)
    • Will be based in the UK for the duration of the programme (September 2025 – July 2026).

    By expressing your interest in this role, you agree to being contacted by The Access Project about this opportunity. We will use your details to initiate an application for this role on your behalf, and you will receive communications from The Access Project inviting you to complete this application.

    If you would like to opt out of us saving your application, please send a message to dpo@theaccessproject.org.uk. You can read about how we process your data in our  Privacy Notice.

    • Type of VolunteeringAdvice and Support, Mentoring, Children and Young people
    • Location of VolunteeringOnline/From home
    • Communication
    • Critical Thinking
    • Digital Literacy
    • Ethical Values
    • Information Literacy
    • Intercultural Awareness
    • Organisational Awareness
    • Problem Solving
    • Professionalism
    • Self-awareness
  • Canley Parade logo

    Canley Parade Workshop

    Canley Parade

    This opportunity takes place between 23 May 2025 and 23 May 2025

    Be Part of Something Special: The Canley Parade is a vibrant, community-driven event taking place on June 7th  2025, at the Canley Community Centre. We are seeking volunteers for May 9th ,23rd, 30th to help with preparations and organization before the parade. This is your chance to make a lasting impact and get involved in an exciting community event.Not only will you contribute to a meaningful cause, but you will also earn credit toward the Warwick Award, enhancing your CV and gaining valuable experience that will set you apart for future opportunities.

     

    Why Volunteer?

    • Gain recognition for your contribution to the Canley Parade preparations which will help you to get the Warwick Award
    • Connect with fellow post-grad students, event organizers, and local community leaders.
    • Be part of a vibrant community tradition, helping ensure the parade is a success.
    • Take a well-deserved break with complimentary refreshments as a token of our appreciation for your support.

     

    • Type of VolunteeringCommunity, Culture and Heritage, Children and Young people, Art, Craft and Design
    • Location of VolunteeringCoventry, On Campus
    • Communication
    • Intercultural Awareness
    • Organisational Awareness
    • Sustainability
    • Teamwork
  • WATCH (Working Actively To Change Hillfields) logo

    Board Trustee at WATCH

    WATCH (Working Actively To Change Hillfields)

    This opportunity is ongoing, with no end date. Closing date for applications is 31 Aug.

    We are recruiting passionate individuals who can use their knowledge and expertise to support the charity through an interesting period of transition.

    WATCH stands for Working Actively To Change Hillfields. We've been a charity since 1998, and Hillfields is a multicultural ward in Coventry, which is also in the top 10% of deprived neighbourhoods in England. Our offices (a two-floor former Barclays bank) are about 10 min walk uphill from Pool Meadow station.

    WATCH has 10 staff members (6 full time, 4 part time) with a turnover of £300K per year. We offer employment advice, community energy advice and digital skills training. We run a community radio station (Hillz FM), host our local library branch and offer room hire for ESOL and adult education courses. Our main service users are refugees, migrants and asylum seekers and young people between the ages of 8 – 30.

    We currently have 6 trustees on our board. They supervise our CEO and set the medium to long term direction for the charity -- business plans, fundraising strategy, HR, IT, and our legal obligations.

    We are recruiting passionate individuals with specific knowledge and expertise in at least one of the following areas:

    ·      Charity finance

    ·      Charity and/or business development

    ·      Legal and/or HR knowledge

    ·      Fundraising

    ·      Marketing

    ·      Experience in any of the following: children and young people, refugees, migrants and asylum seekers, employment and training support, radio broadcasting, culture & arts

    If you are interested in two to three months of volunteering, this is not the role for you. If you plan to be in Coventry over the next 2-3 years and have 4-6 hours spare each month, then please consider us. We have 11-12 meetings of the board each year (2 hours in length) and there would be an expectation of a few hours volunteering between each meeting.

    WATCH is a firm supporter of equality and diversity, and we encourage applications from people with diverse backgrounds.

     

    • Type of VolunteeringAdvice and Support, Community, Culture and Heritage, Crisis and Poverty, Children and Young people
    • Location of VolunteeringCoventry
    • Communication
    • Organisational Awareness
    • Problem Solving
    • Professionalism
    • Teamwork
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