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  • 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, 28th April, from 10 am to 12 pm! This week we will be at the Newlands pub for breakfast at the same time, instead of at the Community Centre (taxi service from and back to campus available).

    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 27 Apr.

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  • Lillington Community Pantry is a community supermarket for those struggling to make ends meet.

     

    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: Friday 24th April, 10:30 am - 3:30 pm
    Location: Lillington Community Pantry

    Transport details
    We will 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
    • Location of VolunteeringLeamington Spa
    • Communication
    • Ethical Values
    • Intercultural Awareness
    • Teamwork
  • Warm, welcoming and full of possibility, Zambia is a country where volunteer effort goes a long way. Our Summer 2026 placements span four focus areas that touch the heart of community life: teaching and educational support in under-resourced schools, public healthcare outreach that brings vital services to those who need them most, female empowerment programmes helping women and girls build confidence and independence, and sports and community development using the power of sport to inspire the next generation.Volunteer program fees include: accommodation, airport transfers on arrival and departure, weekday meals, all project transport, equipment and resources, 24/7 support from experienced local and international staff, and a full orientation for responsible project contribution.Visit the Kaya website https://www.kayavolunteer.com/destinations/continent/africa/ for more information and email info@kayavolunteer.com for more details on the projects and the discounted pricing for Warwick students.

    Visit the Kaya website https://www.kayavolunteer.com/destinations/continent/africa/ for more information and email info@kayavolunteer.com for more details on the projects and the discounted pricing for Warwick students.

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    Role: Teaching and Educational Support
    Location: Zambia

    Min. duration: 2 weeks *special Warwick pricing* GBP 1,499

    Summary:
    Volunteers support teachers and pupils in under-resourced schools, providing classroom assistance and extracurricular activities that improve learning outcomes for children in rural Zambian communities. Your involvement helps relieve pressure on overstretched staff and brings fresh enthusiasm to the classroom.

    Skills volunteers can develop:
    Classroom support, Child development, Creative teaching, Communication, Cultural sensitivity

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    Role: Public Healthcare
    Location: Zambia

    Min. duration: 2 weeks *special Warwick pricing* GBP 1,499

    Summary:
    Working with local clinics and community health workers, volunteers support health education initiatives and assist with basic care — helping to improve access to healthcare in underserved areas. This placement offers meaningful clinical exposure while making a real difference to communities with limited medical resources.

    Skills volunteers can develop:
    Health education, Patient support, Cultural sensitivity, Clinical exposure, Communication

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    Role: Female Empowerment
    Location: Zambia

    Min. duration: 2 weeks *special Warwick pricing* GBP 1,499

    Summary:
    Volunteers partner with local women's organisations to run workshops in literacy, health, rights and vocational skills. By helping women and girls build confidence and independence, you contribute to lasting social change in communities where gender inequality remains a significant barrier to opportunity.

    Skills volunteers can develop:
    Workshop facilitation, Mentoring, Community outreach, Advocacy, Interpersonal skills

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    Role: Sports and Community Development
    Location: Zambia

    Min. duration: 2 weeks *special Warwick pricing* GBP 1,499

    Summary:
    Volunteers use sport as a vehicle for positive change — coaching local youth teams, organising community tournaments and delivering life-skills sessions. You will help build teamwork, confidence and healthy habits in young people, using the universal language of sport to create genuine community connections.

    Skills volunteers can develop:
    Sports coaching, Youth engagement, Leadership, Event organisation, Motivation

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    Visit the Kaya website https://www.kayavolunteer.com/destinations/continent/africa/ for more information and email info@kayavolunteer.com for more details on the projects and the discounted pricing for Warwick students.

    • Type of VolunteeringAnimals, Conservation and Environment, Advice and Support, Community, Crisis and Poverty, Culture and Heritage, Disability, Health and Social Care, International Volunteering, Justice and Human Rights, Mentoring, Children and Young people, Research, Sport, Art, Craft and Design, Technology/Social Media
    • Location of VolunteeringInternational
    • Communication
    • Critical Thinking
    • Ethical Values
    • Intercultural Awareness
    • Organisational Awareness
    • Problem Solving
    • Professionalism
    • Self-awareness
    • Sustainability
    • Teamwork
  • Few places on earth rival South Africa for the raw spectacle of wildlife -- and fewer still offer the chance to actively protect it. Our Summer 2026 placements put you at the heart of two world-class conservation programmes: monitoring and safeguarding Africa's iconic Big 5 species in their natural habitat, and supporting dedicated sanctuaries working to rehabilitate rescued big cats and elephants. This is hands-on conservation work that contributes directly to the survival of Africa's most magnificent animals.Volunteer program fees include: accommodation, airport transfers on arrival and departure, weekday meals, all project transport, equipment and resources, 24/7 support from experienced local and international staff, and a full orientation for responsible project contribution.Visit the Kaya website https://www.kayavolunteer.com/destinations/continent/africa/ for more information and email info@kayavolunteer.com for more details on the projects and the discounted pricing for Warwick students.

    Visit the Kaya website https://www.kayavolunteer.com/destinations/continent/africa/ for more information and email info@kayavolunteer.com for more details on the projects and the discounted pricing for Warwick students.

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    Role: African Big 5 Wildlife Conservation
    Location: South Africa

    Min. duration: 2 weeks *special Warwick pricing* GBP 1,913

    Summary:
    Volunteers work alongside rangers and ecologists to monitor and protect iconic Big 5 species in their natural habitat. Your contributions support anti-poaching efforts and long-term species recovery programmes, helping to safeguard some of Africa's most endangered wildlife for future generations.

    Skills volunteers can develop:
    Wildlife tracking, Habitat assessment, Conservation data recording, Physical fieldwork, Teamwork

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    Role: Big Cat and Elephant Conservation
    Location: South Africa

    Min. duration: 2 weeks *special Warwick pricing* GBP 1,913

    Summary:
    Volunteers support dedicated sanctuaries caring for rescued big cats and elephants. You will conduct behavioural monitoring and assist with habitat maintenance, directly aiding the rehabilitation and long-term welfare of animals that have often suffered as a result of human activity.

    Skills volunteers can develop:
    Animal behaviour observation, Welfare monitoring, Habitat maintenance, Record keeping, Empathy

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    Visit the Kaya website https://www.kayavolunteer.com/destinations/continent/africa/ for more information and email info@kayavolunteer.com for more details on the projects and the discounted pricing for Warwick students.

    • Type of VolunteeringAnimals, Conservation and Environment, Culture and Heritage, International Volunteering, Research
    • Location of VolunteeringInternational
    • Communication
    • Critical Thinking
    • Ethical Values
    • Intercultural Awareness
    • Organisational Awareness
    • Problem Solving
    • Professionalism
    • Self-awareness
    • Sustainability
    • Teamwork
  • Surrounded by turquoise waters and vibrant coral reefs, Zanzibar is an island of extraordinary natural and cultural richness -- and a place where your skills can make a genuine difference. Our Summer 2026 placements focus on two vital areas: teaching English & community support, where you will help children and adults unlock new opportunities through language, and dolphin & marine conservation, where you will work alongside researchers to protect some of the Indian Ocean's most treasured ecosystems.Volunteer program fees include: accommodation, airport transfers on arrival and departure, weekday meals, all project transport, equipment and resources, 24/7 support from experienced local and international staff, and a full orientation for responsible project contribution.Visit the Kaya website https://www.kayavolunteer.com/destinations/continent/africa/ for more information and email info@kayavolunteer.com for more details on the projects and the discounted pricing for Warwick students.

    Visit the Kaya website https://www.kayavolunteer.com/destinations/continent/africa/ for more information and email info@kayavolunteer.com for more details on the projects and the discounted pricing for Warwick students.

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    Role: Teaching English and Community Support
    Location: Zanzibar

    Min. duration: 2 weeks *discounted Warwick pricing* GBP 1,499

    Summary:
    Volunteers deliver English lessons and learning activities in local schools and community centres, supporting children and adults to build the language skills that open doors to education and employment. Your presence provides consistent, enthusiastic teaching at a time when qualified teachers are in short supply.

    Skills volunteers can develop:
    Communication, Lesson planning, Cross-cultural awareness, Adaptability, Classroom management

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    Role: Dolphin and Marine Conservation
    Location: Zanzibar

    Min. duration: 2 weeks *discounted Warwick pricing* GBP 1,913

    Summary:
    Working alongside researchers and conservationists, volunteers monitor dolphin populations and help protect Zanzibar's coral reef ecosystems. You will collect field data that directly informs marine protection strategies, contributing to the long-term health of one of the Indian Ocean's most biodiverse coastlines.

    Skills volunteers can develop:
    Field data collection, Environmental research, Snorkelling, Scientific recording, Teamwork

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    Visit the Kaya website https://www.kayavolunteer.com/destinations/continent/africa/ for more information and email info@kayavolunteer.com for more details on the projects and the discounted pricing for Warwick students.

    • Type of VolunteeringAnimals, Conservation and Environment, Advice and Support, Community, International Volunteering, Mentoring, Children and Young people, Research, Art, Craft and Design
    • Location of VolunteeringInternational
    • Communication
    • Critical Thinking
    • Ethical Values
    • Intercultural Awareness
    • Organisational Awareness
    • Problem Solving
    • Professionalism
    • Self-awareness
    • Sustainability
    • Teamwork
  • We will be joining volunteers from Growing Together Stoke Heath, helping to weed and create a beautiful new community space.

     

    Date: Wednesday 6 May
    Time: 12:30pm-15:30pm
    Location: Heath Road, Stoke Heath, Coventry
    Transport provided to and from campus

    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.

    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
  • Helping with our Social Supermarket or Food Bank to support the local community and help those in need. Are you organised, friendly and approachable? Can you communicate with people using a non-judgemental approach?

    Our food support role concentrates on supporting the local community and helping families in need.

    This is a diverse role; you will get to meet lots of different people and experience a busy working environment.

    Key responsibilities include bringing in deliveries, setting up and organising our social supermarket, date checking and rotating stock, picking and packing bags of groceries, handing out food parcels, and communicating with people to understand their needs.

    You will need to be friendly, approachable and be able to provide a good customer service to all of our clients. All training will be provided for the role.

    If this sounds like something you would enjoy then please apply.

    • Type of VolunteeringAdvice and Support, Community, Crisis and Poverty
    • Location of VolunteeringCoventry
    • Communication
    • Critical Thinking
    • Ethical Values
    • Intercultural Awareness
    • Organisational Awareness
    • Problem Solving
    • Professionalism
    • Self-awareness
    • Teamwork
  • Do you enjoy working outside? Would you like to contribute to the maintenance of our garden and allotment? If you have an eye for gardening and maintaining green spaces this is the perfect role for you!

    Here at St Francis Employability we have a large green space that needs maintaining throughout the year. The garden is an important space where people go to relax and enjoy the healing power of nature.

    Within this role you will be required to work outside and contribute to the maintenance of our greenspace, this will include clearing any litter from the garden area, getting rid of weeds, sweeping the garden paths, mowing the lawns, trimming the hedges and harvesting vegetables from our allotment.

    You will need to be a friendly and approachable individual that can interact with lots of different people.

    If this sounds like something you would enjoy then please apply. You will be provided with all the training you need before you start, so don’t worry if you feel that you don’t meet every requirement

    • Type of VolunteeringAnimals, Conservation and Environment, Community
    • Location of VolunteeringCoventry
    • Communication
    • Intercultural Awareness
    • Organisational Awareness
    • Problem Solving
    • Self-awareness
    • Sustainability
    • Teamwork
  • Do you have a passion for cooking and love interacting with people? Then our kitchen role may be the perfect opportunity for you! In our kitchen role you will be cooking simple tasty meals for our local community and volunteers. It is a diverse role; you will get to meet lots of different people and experience a busy working environment.

    The key responsibilities in this role include serving breakfast, making cups of tea and coffee, cutting vegetables, cooking and serving lunch, washing up and cleaning our kitchen area.

    Our breakfast is a buffet style breakfast where people help themselves, but you will need to be on hand to inform people of the different breakfast options and make sure that the buffet remains filled up. You will also be responsible for making cups of tea and coffee and serving these to customers within our café area.

    Additionally, you will be required to prepare and cook lunch. This will involve preparing vegetables and cooking a tasty lunch. You will be given food which has been donated and asked to cook any dish of your choice, so you can get creative!

    All of our meals are vegetarian so you won’t need to worry about handling any meat, this is so that all of our meals can be inclusive of people with different dietary requirements.

    Lastly you will be expected to wash up all the plates, cups and cutlery and make sure they are all clean and put away. You will also be required to clean our café area, this involves sweeping and mopping the floors, cleaning down all surfaces and tidying everything away.

    You will need to be a friendly and approachable individual that can interact with people from all different walks of life!

    If this sounds like something you would enjoy please apply. You will be provided with all the training you need before you start, so don’t worry if you feel that you don’t meet every requirement

    • Type of VolunteeringCommunity, Crisis and Poverty
    • Location of VolunteeringCoventry
    • Communication
    • Organisational Awareness
    • Problem Solving
    • Professionalism
    • Teamwork
  • Do you have an interest in teaching? Would you like to use your knowledge to aid in the learning development of students here at St Francis Employability? If you have a good knowledge of IT, the teaching assistant role could be perfect for you.

    Here at St Francis, we run lessons for anyone to engage in, there is no specific eligibility criteria, this is to minimise restrictions and engage as many people as possible with varying abilities.

    Within this role you will be required to give 1-1 support to students to ensure their progress within lessons so you must be patient and willing to communicate with people from a variety of backgrounds. 

    You will need to be a friendly and approachable individual that can interact with lots of different people.

    If this sounds like something you would enjoy then please apply. You will be provided with all the training you need before you start, so don’t worry if you feel that you don’t meet every requirement.

    • Type of VolunteeringCommunity, Mentoring, Technology/Social Media
    • Location of VolunteeringCoventry
    • Communication
    • Digital Literacy
    • Information Literacy
    • Intercultural Awareness
    • Problem Solving
    • Professionalism
    • Teamwork
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