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Himalayan Balsam Bashing

Nature Conservation Volunteers

This opportunity takes place between 25 Jul 2025 and 25 Jul 2025
Balsam Bashing – pulling up the shallow-rooted balsam plants. Himalayan Balsam is an invasive plant that grows rapidly in tall, dense colonies along the brooks and rivers. Balsam has large leaves that block sunlight, causing native plants to die. With reduced biodiversity, the brook supports less wildlife, endangering creatures like the water vole. Its also also really satisfying to pull, so why not come along, relax... and destroy a population of invasive plants.

Meet On: Friday, 25th July 2025

Time: 11:00 am - 3:30 pm

Meeting Place: Outside Pret (next to Rootes building)

Please wear suitable outdoor clothing and sturdy footwear, as well as protective clothing. There is prickly vegetation and stinging nettles, so it is important to be prepared and careful!

Please be considerate of the weather, as we will be outside for the duration of the session.

At this time of year it is likely to be sunny and hot, so make sure to apply sunscreen, wear a sunhat and bring water.

Please bring water, snacks and packed lunch for our day's work. We will also provide light snacks.

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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Independent Custody Visitor

Office of the Police and Crime Commssioner

This opportunity takes place between 17 Jul 2025 and 31 Jul 2026
Independent Custody Visitors (ICVs) are members of the community who visit police custody suites in pairs to ensure the welfare of people who are being held after arrest.Their role is to check on the conditions in which they are being held and make sure their rights are being observed.
The Warwickshire scheme covers the custody suites in Nuneaton and Leamington. Each location has their own panel, led by a nominated Chair, who provides support to all ICVs in their team.

Visits are made weekly, at unannounced and random times. All visits are conducted in pairs, with volunteer pairs escorted by a member of custody staff to ensure their wellbeing. ICVs are expected to provide an impartial view of the welfare of detainee, checking that their rights and entitlements have been offered to them.

During a visit, you will speak with detainees about their time in custody, maintaining the strictest application of confidentiality, and you will complete a report reflecting on your findings. Copies of these reports are reviewed by the OPCC and can be used to hold Warwickshire Police to account and ensure actions or areas of concern are followed up.
- Type of VolunteeringAdvice and Support, Community, Culture and Heritage, Disability, Homeless, Health and Social Care, Justice and Human Rights, Older People, Children and Young people
- Location of VolunteeringLeamington Spa, Other Warwickshire
- Communication
- Critical Thinking
- Ethical Values
- Information Literacy
- Intercultural Awareness
- Organisational Awareness
- Problem Solving
- Professionalism
- Self-awareness
- Teamwork
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Listening Exchanges co-facilitator

Kenilworth Listening Exchanges

This opportunity takes place between 07 Jul 2025 and 31 Jul 2026
Facilitating small group Listening Exchanges - usually in Kenilworth and on UoW campus from time to time
We are looking for community minded students to help us run these short events. We train you - the training is short and very simple. We can provide bus fares to & from Kenilworth.

Our Listening Exchanges are run with a facilitator and a co-facilitator. The facilitators explain the process and help the participants to stick to the guidlines. There are usually 6 to 8 people in a group and the sessions last for about an hour.

For each session we have a suggested topic. However, people are free to talk about whatever is on their minds.

The main skills you will develop are facilitation and listening in a community context.

In the Listening Exchanges, sometimes called Listening Circles, we strive to create a safe space where people can share their thoughts and where they are valued and respected. We all try to listen to each other without thinking of a response (which is usual in conversation). We try to understand each other better, even if we don’t agree, to build stronger community.

Warwick Award points are available.
- Type of VolunteeringCommunity, Health and Social Care, Justice and Human Rights, Older People
- Location of VolunteeringKenilworth
- Communication
- Critical Thinking
- Ethical Values
- Intercultural Awareness
- Organisational Awareness
- Problem Solving
- Professionalism
- Self-awareness
- Sustainability
- Teamwork
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Foodbank Volunteer Signup

Foodbanks

This opportunity takes place between 16 Jul 2025 and 31 Jul 2026
Volunteers will support the running of the social supermarkets / foodbanks.
Session details coming soon. You can sign up to one or many sessions. When you register your interest here you will be sent details of the various volunteering opportunities available.
- Type of VolunteeringCommunity, Crisis and Poverty, Homeless
- Location of VolunteeringCoventry
- Communication
- Organisational Awareness
- Problem Solving
- Professionalism
- Self-awareness
- Teamwork
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Lillington Community Pantry Template

Foodbanks

This opportunity is ongoing, with no end date. Applications closed on 01 Aug.
Lillington Community Pantry is a community supermarket for those struggling to make ends meet. The Pantry is in need of volunteers to help with stocking shelves and serving the public to ensure vital food provision is distributed to those who need it most.
Term X Week X Friday!

Please make sure that you are wearing appropriate clothing and footwear for colder conditions and moving supplies.

Transport Details:
1. If you need to be picked up from campus: Please meet our Student Leaders (they will be wearing Warwick Volunteers t-shirts and hoodies) at the Warwick University Bus Interchange just before 12:30pm. We will drop you back off at the Interchange by 3:30pm.
2. If you can make your own way to Lillington Community Pantry: The Pantry is a 25-minute walk from the Parade in Leamington to Pound Lane, CV32 7RT or you can take the 67 bus to Lillington.
We only have X spaces available for this opportunity, so slots are given out on a first come first serve basis.

We look forward to volunteering on Friday with you!
- Type of VolunteeringCommunity, Crisis and Poverty
- Location of VolunteeringLeamington Spa
- Communication
- Ethical Values
- Intercultural Awareness
- Teamwork
Receptionist - Children and Young People's Service

Coventry and Warwickshire Mind: Children & Young People's Services

This opportunity takes place between 07 Jul 2025 and 31 Jul 2026
Providing support on the main reception desk for children and young people’s services.
- Weekly for a minimum of 6 months.
- Three hours minimum – up to full day (7.5hrs)
- Monday to Thursday 9am-4:30pm & Friday 9am-4pm
Core Tasks
- To act as the first point of contact at Reception, providing a welcoming and friendly environment for those coming in for appointments.
- Letting people in for appointments whilst maintaining security ensuring doors are closed/remain locked where appropriate (We are not an “open” building and so expect people coming in to be only those coming for appointments rather than members of the public).
- Answering incoming telephone calls, taking messages for staff and ensuring these are passed on (via email) or transferring calls to relevant teams. Picking up voicemail messages and passing these messages on to relevant teams.
Person Spec
- The volunteer needs to have, warmth, sensitivity, understanding, patience and a sense of humour, with a mature flexible outlook and enough time to volunteer regularly.
- to create an environment where everyone feels respected, valued, and treated with dignity.
- To be able to give at least six months commitment.
- No specific experience is necessary as training will be given.
Support Provided
- Induction training is provided before volunteers take up their role.
- Ongoing training is provided by the co-ordinator.
- Support/supervision sessions provided.
- Reimbursement of expenses.
- Public liability insurance cover.
- Type of VolunteeringAdvice and Support, Community, Health and Social Care, Children and Young people
- Location of VolunteeringCoventry
- Communication
- Critical Thinking
- Digital Literacy
- Ethical Values
- Information Literacy
- Intercultural Awareness
- Organisational Awareness
- Problem Solving
- Professionalism
- Self-awareness
- Teamwork
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Coventry and Warwickshire Mind: Children and Young People's Services Volunteering

Coventry and Warwickshire Mind: Children & Young People's Services

This opportunity takes place between 07 Jul 2025 and 31 Jul 2026
Interested in volunteering with Coventry and Warwickshire Mind but not sure where to start? Join here and we'll be in touch.We want to make sure that everyone with a mental health problem gets the support they need and the respect they deserve. This could mean having access to information, a listening ear, or more specialist support and services to help someone to live and recover from their mental health problem.
Many of the services we run rely on volunteers to ensure we can provide mental health and wellbeing support to children and young people across Coventry and Warwickshire. Commitments vary from approx. 2hrs per week to full days (Daytime and Evenings)

Minimum Commitment = 6 months of volunteering

*** Peer Mentor Support Service (PMSS) - Aged 18-25 ***
- Working 1 to 1 with young people aged 16-25 as a mentor
- Supporting engagement with community activities
- Encouraging empowerment and independence
Flexible times

*** Emotional Wellbeing Groups ***
(2hrs per week - 6 week blocks)
- Supporting staff in group sessions with up to 10 children or young people
- Groups support with managing anxiety, increasing self-esteem, understanding anger and other aspects of wellbeing
(Week Day between 9am - 4:30pm)

*** Youth Groups ***
- Sessions for young people with autism or awaiting assessment/diagnosis
- Supporting staff with running activities, encouraging young people to join in, empowering and increasing confidence
- Groups are split into ages 7-11, 11-15, and 16+ and run in 4 different locations across Coventry and Warwickshire.
(Evenings between 4:30pm - 7:30pm)

*** Young Black Men's Project (YBM) ***
- Supporting in workshops alongside staff.
- Being a 1-1 mentor/Buddy supporting young people in accessing community activities.

*** Administration ***
- Supporting our amazing team of administrators in being the first point of contact for the services.
- Providing a welcoming face on reception when young people come into the centres for appointments.
- Answering the phone and ensuring calls are put through to the correct service/messages taken and passed on.
- General administration tasks with support and supervision of the admin staff team.
- Type of VolunteeringAdvice and Support, Community, Health and Social Care, Mentoring, Children and Young people
- Location of VolunteeringCoventry, Kenilworth, Leamington Spa, Other Warwickshire, Warwick
- Communication
- Critical Thinking
- Ethical Values
- Intercultural Awareness
- Organisational Awareness
- Problem Solving
- Professionalism
- Self-awareness
- Teamwork
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Coventry and Warwickshire Mind: Children and Young People's Services Sign Up

Coventry and Warwickshire Mind: Children & Young People's Services

This opportunity takes place between 07 Jul 2025 and 31 Jul 2026
Interested in volunteering with Coventry and Warwickshire Mind but not sure where to start? Join here and we'll be in touch.We want to make sure that everyone with a mental health problem gets the support they need and the respect they deserve. This could mean having access to information, a listening ear, or more specialist support and services to help someone to live and recover from their mental health problem.
Many of the services we run rely on volunteers to ensure we can provide mental health and wellbeing support to children and young people across Coventry and Warwickshire. Commitments vary from approx. 2hrs per week to full days (Daytime and Evenings)

Minimum Commitment = 6 months of volunteering

*** Peer Mentor Support Service (PMSS) - Aged 18-25 ***
- Working 1 to 1 with young people aged 16-25 as a mentor
- Supporting engagement with community activities
- Encouraging empowerment and independence
Flexible times

*** Emotional Wellbeing Groups ***
(2hrs per week - 6 week blocks)
- Supporting staff in group sessions with up to 10 children or young people
- Groups support with managing anxiety, increasing self-esteem, understanding anger and other aspects of wellbeing
(Week Day between 9am - 4:30pm)

*** Youth Groups ***
- Sessions for young people with autism or awaiting assessment/diagnosis
- Supporting staff with running activities, encouraging young people to join in, empowering and increasing confidence
- Groups are split into ages 7-11, 11-15, and 16+ and run in 4 different locations across Coventry and Warwickshire.
(Evenings between 4:30pm - 7:30pm)

*** Young Black Men's Project (YBM) ***
- Supporting in workshops alongside staff.
- Being a 1-1 mentor/Buddy supporting young people in accessing community activities.

*** Administration ***
- Supporting our amazing team of administrators in being the first point of contact for the services.
- Providing a welcoming face on reception when young people come into the centres for appointments.
- Answering the phone and ensuring calls are put through to the correct service/messages taken and passed on.
- General administration tasks with support and supervision of the admin staff team.
- Type of VolunteeringAdvice and Support, Community, Health and Social Care, Mentoring, Children and Young people
- Location of VolunteeringCoventry, Kenilworth, Leamington Spa, Other Warwickshire, Warwick
- Communication
- Critical Thinking
- Ethical Values
- Intercultural Awareness
- Organisational Awareness
- Problem Solving
- Professionalism
- Self-awareness
- Teamwork
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Girlguiding volunteer

Girlguiding

This opportunity takes place between 09 Jul 2025 and 31 Jul 2026
Interested in finding out more about Girlguiding volunteering but not sure where to start? Join here and we'll be in touch.
- Type of VolunteeringCommunity, Mentoring, Children and Young people, Sport, Art, Craft and Design, Technology/Social Media
- Location of VolunteeringCoventry, Kenilworth, Leamington Spa, Other Warwickshire, Other West Midlands, Warwick
- Communication
- Critical Thinking
- Ethical Values
- Organisational Awareness
- Problem Solving
- Professionalism
- Self-awareness
- Teamwork
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Scouting Leader

Scouts

This opportunity takes place between 09 Jul 2025 and 31 Jul 2026
Scout leaders help children and young people take part in a wide range of activities.Please note that volunteering with Scouts is offered as an external opportunity: Warwick Volunteers has no direct contact with Scouts and cannot support individual queries.
You don’t need to be Bear Grylls to join us. You don’t need to have been a Scout when you were younger. You don’t even need to know how to put up a tent. Our door is open to people of all ages, genders, races and backgrounds, and we’re only able to change lives because people like you lend a hand. We’re talking about tea makers, tidy-uppers and skill sharers. We’re talking about mini bus drivers and first aiders. We’re talking about students who want to boost their CV, and parents who volunteer so they can spend more time together as a family.

Whatever your skillset, lend a hand for as little or as much time as you can spare, and we promise you’ll get more out than you put in. Because whether you’re helping a leader to run an activity in the local town hall, organising a night away, or buttering 120 slices of bread a group of very hungry eleven year olds - no two Scout meetings are the same. The difference you make, though, is always great.

We provide the training. You show up, get stuck in, and make memories for life.

As long as you're over 18, you can help out as an adult volunteer in Scouting.
- Type of VolunteeringChildren and Young people
- Location of VolunteeringCoventry
- Communication
- Problem Solving
- Teamwork
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