Community Gardens
25 Mar 2026 09:30 - 13:20
Date: Wednesday 24 MarchTime: 9:30am-1.30pmLocation: Warwick Hospital (transport provided from campus)Join us for tidying up and weeding the gardens at Warwick Hospital! The plan is to begin weeding the ‘staff’ garden which is due to be totally replanted and opened next 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.
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.
06 Mar 2026 09:30 - 12:30
Date: Friday 6 MarchTime: 9:30am-12.30pmLocation: Warwick Hospital (transport provided from campus)Join us for tidying up and weeding the gardens at Warwick Hospital! The plan is to begin weeding the ‘staff’ garden which is due to be totally replanted and opened next year, as well as several other gardens on site, such as the Sensory Garden we personally planted last year!
Nature Conservation Volunteers
08 Mar 2026 14:30 - 16:00
What better way to show your gratitude to the universe than stopping plastic getting into the food chain. Come help us remove litter from our community spaces, for the benefit of the wildlife and the local people. We MUST protect nature!
Date: Sunday 8th March 2026
Time: 2:30pm - 4:00pm
Meeting place: Outside Rootes Launderette
Please wear suitable outdoor clothing and sturdy shoes, trainers or boots that you don't mind getting a little muddy. Bags, gloves, and pickers will all be provided. You can also borrow wellies from Warwick Volunteers.
Light snacks will be provided. It is recommended to bring additional snacks and bottled water.
Note: There are no public toilets on this route.
Community Chit Chat
06 Mar 2026 11:00 - 12:30
Community Chit Chat connects older and younger generations to help ease loneliness and isolation. Volunteers socialise with members and join activities.
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 Wednesdays from 11:00 a.m. to 12:30 noon at the Coundon Care Seniors' Club in Tile Hill Coventry.
Warwick Volunteers will provide taxis for volunteers to travel together to the session. Volunteers meet at 10.40 at the bus interchange on campus and return at approx.12.40 pm.
Closing date for applications is 05 Jun.
04 Mar 2026 11:00 - 12:30
Closing date for applications is 03 Mar.
Community Crafters
05 Mar 2026
Join us at the Canley Community Centre as we make a mossy carpet for the local community!
Date: Thursday, 5th March 2026
Time: 5.30pm - 6.30pm
Venue: Canley Community Centre, Prior Deram Walk, Coventry, CV4 8FT
All materials will be provided, transportation from campus is also provided and bus fares can be reimbursed. Just bring your enthusiasm and a smile!
Warwick STAR
03 Mar 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
02 Mar 2026 15:00 - 17:30
Closing date for applications is 02 Mar.
04 Mar 2026 16:00 - 19:00
Volunteers will help Young people of asylum-seeking background to improve their English language. This is offered in a range of ways, including worksheets and games, but most importantly, everyday conversation.To keep up to date and for more information, join our WhatsApp group: https://chat.whatsapp.com/G3UhXe1iT3D3dFKFlk2SC7 And follow our Instagram @staratwarwick
Closing date for applications is 04 Mar.
03 Mar 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 our next session on Tuesday, 3rd March, from 10 am to 12 pm!
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.