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Befriending people struggling with debt - Christians Against Poverty project

Organisation role · 1—4 hrs/month

Flexible location

Befriending people struggling with debt - Christians Against Poverty project

Our clients' lives can be chaotic, lonely, and full of fear. Befrienders work closely with Debt Coaches, visiting to focus on emotional & spiritual wellbeing.

Posted by HOPE Coventry
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Publicity volunteer: put up posters & talk to local businesses about befriending

Project role (Temporary) · Flexible hours · For around 3 months

Flexible location

Publicity volunteer: put up posters & talk to local businesses about befriending

Take a stack of posters & an allocated patch of the city, and spend a few hours walking around talking to business owners about the importance of befriending.

Posted by HOPE Coventry
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Publicity volunteer: put up posters & talk to local businesses about befriending

One-off · 2—4 hrs

Flexible location

Publicity volunteer: put up posters & talk to local businesses about befriending

Take a stack of posters & an allocated patch of the city, and spend a few hours walking around talking to business owners about the importance of befriending.

Posted by HOPE Coventry
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Community Event Host (Volunteer)

Organisation role · Flexible hours

Coventry

Community Event Host (Volunteer)

Host local Coventry events with Geek.Zone! Pitch your ideas, run meetups, submit monthly news updates, and get full funding and Local Regent support.

Posted by Geek.Zone
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Volunteer Online Safeguarding Officer

Organisation role · Flexible hours

From home

Volunteer Online Safeguarding Officer

Join Geek.Zone as Online Safeguarding Officer (Volunteer, Remote)! Monitor Discord/socials & protect our community. Enhanced DBS required. Apply today!

Posted by Geek.Zone
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Volunteer Charity & Local Collaboration Lead

Organisation role · 8—15 hrs/month

Flexible location

Volunteer Charity & Local Collaboration Lead

Join Geek.Zone as Charity & Corporate Collaboration Lead (Volunteer, 2-4 hrs/wk)! Build partnerships, coordinate events, and help expand our community.

Posted by Geek.Zone
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Events

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Nov

5

Book Club

Community · 5 Nov, 12:00 — 6 Nov, 01:00

Coventry

Book Club

New Book Club - Time to be decided. Book will be provided on the 5th November and meet once a month on the first Thursday.

Posted by Holbrooks Community Care Association

Nov

10

Chat Central: Pool at Rileys

Community · 10 Nov, 14:30 - 15:30

Chat Central: Pool at Rileys

FREE Pool Meet Up for adults living in Coventry. Join us for a few games of pool with a friendly bunch. No need to have played before.

Posted by Chat Central project

Nov

12

Chat Central: Coventry Music Museum Visit

Community · 12 Nov, 11:30 - 13:30

Chat Central: Coventry Music Museum Visit

Join Chat Central for a FREE visit to Coventry Music Museum and explore the city's rich musical history through exhibits, memorabilia and stories.

Posted by Chat Central project
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Workshops and taster sessions

Learn or try something new

Nov

4

Volunteer Coordinator Support Network Online Meeting

Learning · 4 Nov, 13:30 - 14:30

From home

Volunteer Coordinator Support Network Online Meeting

Online support meeting for those who manage volunteers for charities and community groups

Posted by Voluntary Action Coventry

Nov

4

Creative Cafe

Learning · 4 Nov, 14:00 - 16:00

Creative Cafe

Creative Café drop-in workshops exploring different themes and creative mediums, including drama, art, song making and poetry.

Posted by Underground Lights

Nov

5

Housing and Homeless Prevention Workshop with P3 Housing.

Learning · 5 Nov, 10:00 - 11:00

Coventry

Housing and Homeless Prevention Workshop with P3 Housing.

P3 Housing will be delivering a workshop on housing and homeless prevention. Discussing the options available to people when faced with the possibility.

Posted by Holbrooks Community Care Association
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Pop-in to Drop-in at Central Library this summer!

This Summer our popular Volunteering Advice Drop-in Sessions are heading to Central Library. Come and visit the team from Voluntary Action Coventry for face-to-face help with finding the right volunteer role for you or someone you support. Sessions take place EVERY week, Mondays and Tuesdays (except bank holidays), 10am until 2pm. for face to face support with volunteering. Free and everyone over 18 is welcome – no appointment is necessary! Sit down with an advisor to ask questions, get some recommendations or find help applying for volunteer roles. Volunteering this Summer: Are you looking for something new to do this season? Do you want to develop interests or skills, make new friends or give something back to your community? Here at Voluntary Action Coventry we’re here to help you match your passion with the causes you care about. Coventry’s amazing community organisations are doing incredible things to make Coventry a better place to live and they need your help. Whether you’re looking for inspiration, a course or a helping hand – let us help you on your volunteering journey. 📆 Mondays and Tuesdays 🕘 10am – 2pm 🏣 Central Library, Smithford Way, CV1 1FY 👉 Simply ask at reception for VAC (Voluntary Action Coventry) and talk to one of the team about volunteering. Like to get a head start? Then search live volunteering roles now here on Get Involved Coventry – head to live roles here
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Happy International Volunteers Day - Let us help you every step of the way!

Happy #InternationalVolunteersDay - it's today 5 December! A global celebration of the kindness, commitment and impact of volunteers everywhere, this day shines a light on the people who give their time to make communities stronger, fairer and more connected. Whether you’re already volunteering or just thinking about getting started, we’re here to support your volunteering here in Coventry every step of the way. We've released a new FREE resource, Get Involved Coventry News, it's full of top tips to help you Get Involved in Coventry. It's bulging with inspiring things you can do; there's details of our Drop-in advice sessions, our supported volunteering courses, our Chat Central activities and more. 👉 Download you FREE copy here!
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