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STAR Tuesday Conversation Club 7/04

Warwick STAR

07 Apr 2026 13:00 - 15:30
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
- Please meet us at the University bus interchange at 1:00pm - we will be there in our blue hoodies!
- We will be back on campus by 3:30pm
- Type of VolunteeringCommunity, Justice and Human Rights, Languages
- Location of VolunteeringCoventry
- Communication
- Ethical Values
- Intercultural Awareness
- Organisational Awareness
- Problem Solving
- Professionalism
- Self-awareness
- Teamwork
Closing date for applications is 07 Apr.
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STAR Monday Conversation Club 6/04

Warwick STAR

06 Apr 2026 15:00 - 17:30
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! Please join our group chat using this link as it is where we navigate transport: https://chat.whatsapp.com/Hu12LD4TCf1J3Y1CVlBGO0
- Please meet us at the University bus interchange at 3:00pm for the Monday session and 1:00pm for the Tuesday session - we will be there in our blue hoodies!
- We will be back on campus by 5:30pm on Monday and 3:30pm on Tuesday.
- Make sure to join our group chat if you are a new volunteer to make sure you are able to find us at the interchange!
- Type of VolunteeringCommunity, Justice and Human Rights, Languages
- Location of VolunteeringCoventry
- Communication
- Ethical Values
- Intercultural Awareness
- Organisational Awareness
- Problem Solving
- Professionalism
- Self-awareness
- Teamwork
Closing date for applications is 06 Apr.
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Garden of Hope

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

Please wear warm waterproof clothing and sturdy footwear that you don’t mind getting muddy.

We will walk to the site together, which is a 10 minutes from central 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.

Type of VolunteeringAnimals, Conservation and Environment, Community, Health and Social Care
Location of VolunteeringOn Campus, Warwick

Communication
Intercultural Awareness
Teamwork

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Community Chit Chat: Canley

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.
- Type of VolunteeringCommunity, Older People, Art, Craft and Design
- Location of VolunteeringCoventry
- Communication
- Ethical Values
- Intercultural Awareness
- Self-awareness
Closing date for applications is 13 Apr.
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Spencer's Retreat Farm One Off

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.
- Type of VolunteeringAnimals, Conservation and Environment, Community
- Location of VolunteeringCoventry
- Communication
- Organisational Awareness
- Problem Solving
- Sustainability
- Teamwork
Closing date for applications is 13 Apr.
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Foodbank Holiday Sessions Mailing List

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.
- Type of VolunteeringCommunity, Crisis and Poverty, Homeless
- Location of VolunteeringCoventry
- Communication
- Organisational Awareness
- Problem Solving
- Professionalism
- Self-awareness
- Teamwork
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Planting The Garden Session With Action21!

Community Gardens

23 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 23rd 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.
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Help Create A Garden For Action21!

Community Gardens

09 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 a stone removal and planting session so will require some hardwork, so if that sounds like something you'd enjoy please come along! This is the third 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 9th 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)

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

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.
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Bramble Bashing

Nature Conservation Volunteers

07 Apr 2026 10:30 - 14:30
Join us for some bramble bashing around Park Wood Meadows pond. There are some boulders that normally serve as seating area but are now covered by bramble. Help us remove them!
Date: Tuesday 7th April 2026

Time: 10:30 - 14:30

Meeting place: Outside Rootes Launderette

Tools and gloves are provided. No experience is needed. Please wear suitable outdoor clothing and strong shoes or boots that you don't mind getting a little muddy. Bramble has prickly thorns, so wear old clothes that fully cover your arms, legs and ankles.

Volunteers can borrow wellies and raincoats from Warwick Volunteers.

Light snacks will be provided. Recommended to bring additional snacks and bottled water.

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 read the risk assessment before attending this session. Practical Conservation Using Hand Tools
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Warwick Hospital Gardening Session

Community Gardens

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!

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

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.

Type of VolunteeringAnimals, Conservation and Environment, Community, Health and Social Care
Location of VolunteeringOn Campus, Warwick

Communication
Intercultural Awareness
Teamwork

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Coventry	Online/From home
International	Other Warwickshire
Kenilworth	Other West Midlands
Leamington Spa	Warwick
On Campus

Animals, Conservation and Environment	Justice and Human Rights
Advice and Support	Older People
Community	Mentoring
Crisis and Poverty	Children and Young people
Culture and Heritage	Research
Disability	Sport
Homeless	Art, Craft and Design
Health and Social Care	Languages
International Volunteering	Technology/Social Media

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