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Technology Volunteers Makey-Makey Session

Technology Volunteers

10 Dec 2025 14:00 - 15:00
This session will cover a different way to interact with scratch, rather than your keyboard - a Makey Makey board!

After plugging it into your laptop with a USB-c lead, you use your fingers to connect circuits, leading to inputs to your laptop! We usually use these to control the Brick-Breaker Game, which we covered last week.

When: 2pm-3pm on Wednesday 10th December

Where: IMC1.04

You don't need to have come to any prior training sessions to attend this one - we go from the very start of the project. Slides for this session will be emailed to you if you join this opportunity and are unable to make it. They are also sent out to the Mailing List and posted in our WhatsApp Group.

We are a fun and inclusive volunteering group that offer Scratch lessons to primary school pupils across Coventry.

Our aim is to encourage children to become creators, rather than consumers, of technology. Students/staff from all disciplines are welcome to join, so no prior knowledge of coding is required! We will be training all of our volunteers in Scratch during Term 1, and then visiting schools in Term 2.

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- Type of VolunteeringChildren and Young people, Technology/Social Media
- Location of VolunteeringOn Campus, Online/From home
- Communication
- Digital Literacy
- Information Literacy
- Problem Solving
- Professionalism
- Teamwork
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Volunteer Interviewers to support Year 10 and 11 mock interviews

Tile Hill

11 Dec 2025 09:00 - 15:00
Volunteer interviewers are needed to support Year 10 and 11 pupils at The West Coventry Academy with their mock interviews. This school is located in Tile Hill, Coventry - not too far from campus.
The mock interviews will be taking place on Thursday 11 December from 9am - 3.30pm.
Volunteers are required to take on the role of 'interviewer' and support with the interview process.
The pupils need to practice talking to someone they don't know, so your support will be much appreciated.
The 'volunteer interviewers' will see a number of pupils throughout the day for approx 10 minutes per interview. Question and record sheets will be provided.
Transport to and from the school will be provided by Warwick Volunteers.
Volunteers do NOT require a DBS check.
- Type of VolunteeringAdvice and Support, Community, Children and Young people
- Location of VolunteeringCoventry
- Communication
- Intercultural Awareness
- Problem Solving
- Professionalism
- Self-awareness
- Teamwork
Closing date for applications is 08 Dec.
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STAR Conversation Club 08/12

Warwick STAR

08 Dec 2025 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! You can join our group chat using this link: https://chat.whatsapp.com/Hu12LD4TCf1J3Y1CVlBGO0
- 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
- 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 08 Dec.
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STAR Youth Club 10/12

Warwick STAR

10 Dec 2025 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
- Type of VolunteeringAdvice and Support, Community, Mentoring, Children and Young people
- Location of VolunteeringCoventry
- Communication
- Ethical Values
- Intercultural Awareness
- Organisational Awareness
- Problem Solving
- Teamwork
Closing date for applications is 10 Dec.
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Christmas Spring Bulb Planting

Nature Conservation Volunteers

17 Dec 2025 10:30 - 14:30
Date: Wednesday 17th December 2025

Time: 10:30am - 2:30pm

Meeting place: Outside Rootes Launderette

Help plant spring bulbs to revitalize the local area - no experience is needed. Please wear suitable outdoor clothing and sturdy shoes, trainers or boots that you don't mind getting a little muddy.

Chrismas themed snacks and hot chocolate will be provided! Please bring your own reusable cup for hot chocolate. 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 VolunteeringCoventry, Kenilworth, On Campus
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Session 8- That’s doughlicious!

Postcards of Kindness

10 Dec 2025 15:00 - 16:30
Join us for our next session on Wednesday, 10th December, 3 pm – 4:30 pm, where you can design and create National Pastry Day–themed postcards filled with sweetness, kindness, and creative pastry inspired designs. These postcards will 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
Closing date for applications is 10 Dec.
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Community Chit Chat Taster Session

Community Chit Chat

10 Dec 2025 11:00 - 12:30
Chit Chat Volunteers connects older and younger generations to help ease loneliness and isolation. Volunteers socialise with residents, join activities, and help serve drinks and refreshments.
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.
- Type of VolunteeringCommunity, Older People, Art, Craft and Design
- Location of VolunteeringCoventry
- Communication
- Ethical Values
- Intercultural Awareness
- Self-awareness
Closing date for applications is 09 Dec.
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Jolly Hosts - Sunday 14 December PM

Spencers Retreat Farm

14 Dec 2025 13:00 - 15:00
We are looking for some festive volunteer Elves who would like to take on the role of Jolly Hosts at Spencer's Retreat Farm to ensure the smooth running of their Festive Winter Wonderland weekends.
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.
- Type of VolunteeringAnimals, Conservation and Environment, Community, Disability, Children and Young people
- Location of VolunteeringCoventry
- Communication
- Intercultural Awareness
- Problem Solving
- Teamwork
Closing date for applications is 09 Dec.
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Jolly Hosts - Sunday 14 December AM

Spencers Retreat Farm

14 Dec 2025 10:00 - 12:00
We are looking for some festive volunteer Elves who would like to take on the role of Jolly Hosts at Spencer's Retreat Farm to ensure the smooth running of their Festive Winter Wonderland weekends.
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.
- Type of VolunteeringAnimals, Conservation and Environment, Community, Disability, Children and Young people
- Location of VolunteeringCoventry
- Communication
- Intercultural Awareness
- Problem Solving
- Teamwork
Closing date for applications is 09 Dec.
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Jolly Hosts - Saturday 13 December

Spencers Retreat Farm

13 Dec 2025 13:30 - 15:30
We are looking for some festive volunteer Elves who would like to take on the role of Jolly Hosts at Spencer's Retreat Farm to ensure the smooth running of their Festive Winter Wonderland weekends.
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.
- Type of VolunteeringAnimals, Conservation and Environment, Community, Disability, Children and Young people
- Location of VolunteeringCoventry
- Communication
- Intercultural Awareness
- Problem Solving
- Teamwork
Closing date for applications is 09 Dec.
You need to be logged in and registered.

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