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• Please meet us at the University bus interchange at 3:00pm - we will be there in our blue hoodies!
• We will be back on campus by 5:30pm

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 one of the people we’re looking for!

Sessions take place on Tuesdays from 10-12 noon and Wednesday from 11-12:30. Volunteers host tea, cake, and activities with Canley residents, over 50 years old, at Canley Community Centre and Coundon Care Seniors Club. Volunteers support this event by helping with the delivery of these activities and providing friendly conversation and companionship. The aim of this activity is to provide a fun, friendly place for older residents to socialise.

Date: 3rd December 2025 (Wednesday)

Time: 2pm - 5pm 

Venue: Earlsdon Primary School

All materials will be provided, transportation from campus is also provided and bus fares can be reimbursed. Just bring your enthusiasm and a smile!

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.

Winter Wonderland needs extra sparkle. Help us make the magic happen!.

From 12pm to 3pm on 6th December, we need volunteers to help decorate the Wonderland path. Volunteers will assist with hanging up decorations, setting up displays, and transforming the road into a magical winter trail for everyone to enjoy.

Help us bring the magic of Winter Wonderland to life! We're looking for enthusiastic volunteers to support our  Jar Lantern Craft Workshop.

From 10am to 1pm on 6th December, volunteers will start at Canley Community Center, guiding community members in making beautiful jar lanterns for the Canley Winter Wonderland.

Help us bring the magic of Winter Wonderland to life! We're looking for enthusiastic volunteers to support our Paper Roll Lantern Craft Workshop and to join the event as festive costumed characters.

From 2 to 5pm on 6th December, volunteers will start at Canley Library, guiding community members in making beautiful paper roll lanterns for the Canley Winter Wonderland. After the workshop, we'll head to Prior Deram Park to assist in setting up a dazzling light installation. Volunteers will also wear costumes to bring extra cheer and atmosphere to the Wonderland celebration.

Spencer's Retreat Farm 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 visting other attractions. 

The Jolly Hosts Elves (Elf outfits will be provided)  will be required to welcome visitors to the farm, highlighting the activities on offer and introducing children to Father Christmas himself. The roles are vaired and will also involve serving hot drinks and refreshments, mince pies, cake etc and helping with the management of the car park throughout the day.

All Jolly Host Elves must have a love of all things Christmas and be full of festive fun and cheer to help create a magical Christmas Winter Wonderland for all of the children and their families who will be visiting.  

Date: Saturday 6th December 2025

Time: 10:30 am - 3:00 pm

Meeting place: Outside Rootes Launderette

Join the Nature Conservation Team for a fabulous walk! Explore the beautiful countryside surrounding the University of Warwick, on a guided walk that visits ancient woodlands, lakes, ponds, and streams. 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. At Kenilworth Greenway,
we explore an old railway line that has been converted into a wildlife haven.

The 6-mile circular route follows public right-of-way footpaths and will take about 4.5 hours to complete.

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.

By signing up to this event I also agree to give 48 hours notice if I need to cancel my place. 

Date: Tuesday 2nd of December 2025

Time: 10:20 am to 3:00 pm

Location: Floyds Fields, Tanners Lane, Tile Hill Village, Coventry, CV4 9HX (What3words: takes.tests.boat) 

Meet-up: Bus interchange 

Join NCV as we travel by bus to Coventry for an exciting session with Coventry Urban Rangers. We are hoping to arrive at 11am and be back on campus at 3pm. We will be planting tree whips as well as mulching during the session. This is a great opportunity to improve biodiversity and create a future woodland for the community to enjoy!

Transport and other details:

We will be taking the nxbus 14 to Coventry! All expenses are provided by Warwick Volunteers. Please be at the interchange early and no later than 10:20 as we will be taking the 10:35 bus. We will not be waiting for any latecomers.

Please wear suitable outdoor clothing and sturdy shoes, trainers or boots that you don't mind getting a little muddy.We will provide PPE and and tools.

There are no public toilets in the woodland.

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.

Date:    Saturday 13 December 2025 

Time:   9.00am - 1.30pm

Meeting Place:   Outside Rootes Launderette

Join NCV as we travel by bus to Kenilworth Common for an exciting session with Warwickshire Amphibian and Reptile Team. We are hoping to arrive at 10am and be back on campus at 1:30pm. We will be bracken pulling, bramble bashing and clearing an area for a hopeful pond and to promote floral diversity!

Transport and other details:

We will be taking the 11x Bus to Kenilworth Common! All expenses are provided by Warwick Volunteers. Please arrive early. 

Please wear suitable outdoor clothing and sturdy shoes, trainers or boots that you don't mind getting a little muddy.We will provide PPE and and tools.

There are no public toilets in the woodland.

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.