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Community Chit Chat: Canley

Community Chit Chat

17 Nov 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 at the Canley Community Centre. Join us for our first session of the term on Tuesday, 20th October, 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
Signups close on 16 Nov
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Warwick Digital Cafe

Warwick Digital Cafe

11 Nov 2026 13:20
Volunteers work one-to-one with older people, helping them to use their laptops, smartphones, and tablets. By improving digital skills you will help build confidence and empower people to remain independent; access important services and information; stay connected with family and friends and engage more fully with their community. As well as helping older individuals to stay connected in a new digital world, you also have the chance to talk to local people about their lives and very varied backgrounds. If you enjoy a chat and helping others then make sure to come along, we would love to have you there!
Skills or experience required?
No previous experience is required. As long as you’re comfortable using a smartphone, laptop, or tablet, you will have the skills needed to help others use theirs. All you need is patience!
What will I do?
The learners are mostly older adults from the local area. Volunteers typically support with everyday digital tasks, such as using Google Maps, sending emails, sharing photos, using social media, or accessing online services. You do not need to know everything. If a question or technical issue arises that you are unsure about, a Project Leader will always be there to help.
Where does this activity take place?
Sessions take place at The Kenilworth Community Centre from 2:00pm to 3:30pm.
How can I travel there from campus?
Volunteers meet at 1.20 pm at the bus interchange (stop UW4) and travel together to Kenilworth on the number 11 bus. The group returns to campus at approximately 3.50pm. Volunteers can claim reimbursement by completing an expenses form on the Warwick Volunteers website.
- Type of VolunteeringCommunity, Older People, Technology/Social Media
- Location of VolunteeringKenilworth
- Project TypeIndividual Opportunities, Student Led Volunteering
- Communication
- Digital Literacy
- Information Literacy
- Problem Solving
- Professionalism
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Community Chit Chat: Canley

Community Chit Chat

10 Nov 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 at the Canley Community Centre. Join us for our first session of the term on Tuesday, 27th October, 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
Signups closed on 09 Nov
STAR Tuesday Conversation Club 10/11/26

Warwick STAR

10 Nov 2026 14:00 - 16:30
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! Our Tuesday session is at the men's hotel, but we have other opportunities for volunteering with women and children at our family hotel sessions, and with young people on Wednesdays at youth club. Please join our group chat using this link as it is where we navigate transport: https://chat.whatsapp.com/Hu12LD4TCf1J3Y1CVlBGO0?mode=gi_t
- Please meet us at the University bus interchange at 2pm for the Tuesday session if you need free transport from campus. We will take the 12X bus from the interchange to the Quadrant bus stop in Coventry.
- We will be back on campus for 4:30pm.
- Make sure to join our Conversation Club Volunteers group chat if you are a new volunteer to make sure you are able to find us at the interchange! We'll be wearing our blue hoodies!
- If you would like to make your own way to the addresses in Coventry, please message us on the volunteers group chat.
- Conversation Club Volunteers gc link: https://chat.whatsapp.com/Hu12LD4TCf1J3Y1CVlBGO0?mode=gi_t
- Type of VolunteeringCommunity, Justice and Human Rights, Languages
- Location of VolunteeringCoventry
- Communication
- Ethical Values
- Intercultural Awareness
- Organisational Awareness
- Problem Solving
- Professionalism
- Self-awareness
- Teamwork
Signups close on 10 Nov
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Crafting Happiness Session 6 - Bracelet making 11/11/26

Crafting Happiness

11 Nov 2026 14:30
Wednesday November 11th 2026 14:30 - 16:30 in S0.20 (Social Sciences!!)
Do you enjoy crafting? Are you looking to get involved with volunteering here at Warwick? Then welcome to Crafting Happiness!
This week, we will be making bracelets which will then be donated to women and girls who are survivors of domestic violence!!
Come get creative with the best music only (obviously!!) and a great chance to meet some new friends!
We can't wait to see you all there!!
Love, Warwick Crafting Happiness xx
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- Type of VolunteeringCommunity, Art, Craft and Design
- Location of VolunteeringOn Campus
- Project TypeStudent Led Volunteering
- Communication
- Intercultural Awareness
- Teamwork
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Storytelling under the Stars

Community Crafters

12 Nov 2026 15:00 - 17:00
Join us at Canley Library for a star-gazing story-telling session. Together, we’ll bring fiction to real life for local children and families. It’s a wonderful chance to make a real difference and share joy while connecting with the local community.
Date: Thursday, 12 Nov 2026
Time: 3pm - 5pm
Location: Canley Library, Prior Deram Walk, Coventry CV4 8FT
All materials will be 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.
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Holly Tree Bashing

Nature Conservation Volunteers

From 21 Nov 2026
Date: Saturday 21th November 2026
Time: 10:30 am - 2:30 pm
Meeting place: Outside Rootes Launderette
Volunteers will be cutting down small holly trees in Park Wood, to improve the biodiversity in the woodland. This activity provides a great opportunity for volunteers to explore nature. A woodland can become dark and gloomy if there are a lot of holly trees growing close together. This impacts biodiversity in the woodland, as other tree species do not have enough light to germinate. Gradually over time, a species-rich woodland can turn into a wood dominated by holly trees.
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. Holly has prickly leaves, 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.
- Type of VolunteeringAnimals, Conservation and Environment, Community
- Location of VolunteeringOn Campus
- Communication
- Sustainability
- Teamwork
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Tile Hill Library Volunteering Session

Community Crafters

From 21 Nov 2026 13:30
Join us for a fun-filled community craft session at Tile Hill Library! Together, we’ll bring creativity, colour, and smiles to local children and families. It’s a wonderful chance to make a real difference, share joy through arts and crafts while connecting with the local community.
Date: Saturday, 21st Nov 2026
Time: 1.30pm - 2.30pm
Location: Tile Hill Library, Jardine Cres, Tile Hill, Coventry CV4 9PL
All materials will be 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.
- Type of VolunteeringCommunity, Children and Young people, Art, Craft and Design
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STAR Youth Club 11/11

Warwick STAR

11 Nov 2026 15:45 - 18:30
Volunteers will support young people with refugee background in their English skills as well as learning their languages. We create a welcoming environment, with fun games, enjoyable everyday conversation practice and English worksheets. All teaching resources are provided by us, you just need to come along with a smile and excitement to meet new people!
Please join our groupchat as it is where we navigate transport -- we will take the bus together from the benches at the bus interchange around 3:45 and reach back at campus at 7: https://chat.whatsapp.com/G3UhXe1iT3D3dFKFlk2SC7

If you would like to make your own way to the venue in Coventry (near pool meadow), message us on the groupchat and we can message you the address. The session starts in Coventry 4:30 and finishes at 6:30.
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- Type of VolunteeringAdvice and Support, Community, Mentoring, Children and Young people
- Location of VolunteeringCoventry
- Communication
- Ethical Values
- Intercultural Awareness
- Organisational Awareness
- Problem Solving
- Teamwork
Signups close on 11 Nov
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Session 5 - Scrolls & Sorcery Postcards

Postcards of Kindness

11 Nov 2026 14:00 - 15:30
Join us for our next session on Wednesday, 11th November 2pm - 3.30pm, where you can design a postcard all about fantasy, which will then be sent to a local care home in Coventry. 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
Signups close on 11 Nov
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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

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

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