#CommunitySpirit

For volunteers

Find amazing opportunities!

Volunteering connects communities! It can also be great for personal development like building confidence and learning new skills - and it's proven to make you feel good too!


We will help you find the perfect volunteering activity. Follow the steps below to find great events and ways to offer your support through volunteering.


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There are so many options!

Volunteering information and advice

Attend one of our drop-in sessions or join one of our workshops

Apr

7

Learning · 7 Apr, 10:00 - 14:00

Coventry

Volunteering advice and support drop-in

Drop-in to Voluntary Action Coventry on Mondays and Tuesdays for face to face support with volunteering

Posted by Voluntary Action Coventry

Apr

13

Learning · 13 Apr, 10:00 - 14:00

Coventry

Volunteering advice and support drop-in

Drop-in to Voluntary Action Coventry on Mondays and Tuesdays for face to face support with volunteering

Posted by Voluntary Action Coventry

Apr

14

Learning · 14 Apr, 10:00 - 14:00

Coventry

Volunteering advice and support drop-in

Drop-in to Voluntary Action Coventry on Mondays and Tuesdays for face to face support with volunteering

Posted by Voluntary Action Coventry

Apr

20

Learning · 20 Apr, 10:00 - 14:00

Coventry

Volunteering advice and support drop-in

Drop-in to Voluntary Action Coventry on Mondays and Tuesdays for face to face support with volunteering

Posted by Voluntary Action Coventry

Apr

21

Learning · 21 Apr, 10:00 - 14:00

Coventry

Volunteering advice and support drop-in

Drop-in to Voluntary Action Coventry on Mondays and Tuesdays for face to face support with volunteering

Posted by Voluntary Action Coventry

Apr

22

New

Learning · 22 Apr, 13:00 - 14:30

Coventry

Introduction to Volunteering

Curious about volunteering but don't know where to start...? Join our Introduction to Volunteering workshop to learn more!

Posted by Voluntary Action Coventry

Featured volunteer roles

Our top-picks

Organisation role · 0—1 hrs/Week

From home

Call companion (Telephone chit chats)

Become a Telephone Friend - Help Break the Three-Month Wait List

Posted by Re-engage

Project role (Temporary) · 2—8 hrs/Week

Coventry

Quit Smoking Support Buddy

Want to help people to stop/ reduce smoking? Are you an ex-smoker or have you reduced the amount you smoke? We are looking for support buddies to work with us !

Posted by Violet Project CIO

Organisation role · Flexible hours

Warwickshire

Tame Valley Wetlands, Tame Force Volunteer

Assist the Reserves Officer to maintain and enhance WWT nature reserves throughout the Tame Valley Wetlands (east Birmingham, North Warwickshire, Staffordshire)

Posted by Warwickshire Wildlife Trust

Organisation role · 2—6 hrs/month

Flexible location

Volunteer Activity Coordinator

As a Volunteer Activity Coordinator, you will be responsible for planning, organising and facilitating activities for carers.

Posted by Carers Trust Heart of England

Organisation role · Flexible hours

From home

Breeding Dog Volunteer

Could you provide a loving home for a guide dog mum? We urgently need more breeding dog volunteers in Coventry to look after our guide dog mums.

Posted by Guide Dogs

Volunteer from home

Flexible roles you can fit around your schedule and do anywhere

Organisation role · 4—6 hrs/Week · Starting from 16 Mar 2026

From home

RE(SOURCE) Hub Navigator Volunteer

Support organisations and businesses as they begin using the RE(SOURCE) Hub. You’ll help welcome new members.

Posted by RE(YOU)S C.I.C.

One-off · 2—4 hrs

From home

No Panic Large Funding Applications Fundraiser

Large Funding volunteers complete application forms for organisations offering large sums of money to charities online and identify potential new providers.

Posted by No Panic

Organisation role · 2—3 hrs/Week

From home

Telephone Wellbeing Volunteer

Our Wellbeing service plays a huge role in supporting our members with sight and hearing loss. Join our team of amazing volunteers and help us reach out!

Posted by Deafblind UK

Organisation role · 0—1 hrs/Week

From home

Call companion (Telephone chit chats)

Become a Telephone Friend - Help Break the Three-Month Wait List

Posted by Re-engage

Organisation role · Flexible hours

From home

Country Coordinator

Country Coordinators have a vital and very exciting role as they are the face of TWAM in Africa.

Posted by Tools with a Mission

Project role (Temporary) · Flexible hours

From home

Action for Happiness Volunteer

Our volunteers bring people together for online courses or local groups, based on positive psychology, that boost the wellbeing of everyone involved.

Posted by Action For Happiness

Organisation role · Flexible hours

From home

General Volunteer

We run several different projects and the volunteer will be able to choose what they want to do. Later they might decide to specialise in a single role.

Posted by United Nations Association Coventry Branch

Organisation role · Flexible hours

From home

Breeding Dog Volunteer

Could you provide a loving home for a guide dog mum? We urgently need more breeding dog volunteers in Coventry to look after our guide dog mums.

Posted by Guide Dogs

Organisation role · 2—4 hrs/month

From home

Suicide Bereavement Support Group - Online support group

Online suicide bereavement support group volunteer - online 4th Tuesday of every month 7pm

Posted by Violet Project CIO

Organisation role · 1—3 hrs/month

From home

Treasurer for Coventry Peace Orchard

We are a small charity and our existing person who looks after our basic accounts is retiring. We are looking for his replacement with relevant experience.

Posted by Coventry Peace Orchard

Organisation role · 1 hrs/month

From home

Virtual Group Volunteer

Come and join the fun …. We need friendly, outgoing and welcoming volunteers to help at our regular telephone meet ups.

Posted by Deafblind UK

Youth volunteering

Roles suitable for under-18's

Apr

24

New

One-off · 24 Apr, 10:00 - 12:00

Coventry

Volunteer Open Day

Come and have a look around, have a look at the volunteering roles and opportunities which we have, meet the team and ask any questions with tea and cake.

Posted by Holbrooks Community Care Association

May

31

One-off · 31 May, 13:00 - 17:00

Sunday Stroll, Soup and Sow

Our new Sunday gardening sessions will now start with a gentle, 30-min well-being walk, followed by soup/refreshments, then enjoy a spot of gardening!

Posted by Groundwork West Midlands

May

10

One-off · 10 May, 13:00 - 17:00

Sunday Stroll, Soup and Sow

Our new Sunday gardening sessions will now start with a gentle, 30-min well-being walk, followed by soup/refreshments, then enjoy a spot of gardening!

Posted by Groundwork West Midlands

May

17

One-off · 17 May, 13:00 - 17:00

Sunday Stroll, Soup and Sow

Our new Sunday gardening sessions will now start with a gentle, 30-min well-being walk, followed by soup/refreshments, then enjoy a spot of gardening!

Posted by Groundwork West Midlands

May

24

One-off · 24 May, 13:00 - 17:00

Sunday Stroll, Soup and Sow

Our new Sunday gardening sessions will now start with a gentle, 30-min well-being walk, followed by soup/refreshments, then enjoy a spot of gardening!

Posted by Groundwork West Midlands

Apr

12

One-off · 12 Apr, 13:00 - 17:00

Sunday Stroll, Soup and Sow

Our new Sunday gardening sessions will now start with a gentle, 30-min well-being walk, followed by soup/refreshments, then enjoy a spot of gardening!

Posted by Groundwork West Midlands

Apr

19

One-off · 19 Apr, 13:00 - 17:00

Sunday Stroll, Soup and Sow

Our new Sunday gardening sessions will now start with a gentle, 30-min well-being walk, followed by soup/refreshments, then enjoy a spot of gardening!

Posted by Groundwork West Midlands

Apr

26

One-off · 26 Apr, 13:00 - 17:00

Sunday Stroll, Soup and Sow

Our new Sunday gardening sessions will now start with a gentle, 30-min well-being walk, followed by soup/refreshments, then enjoy a spot of gardening!

Posted by Groundwork West Midlands

May

3

One-off · 3 May, 13:00 - 17:00

Sunday Stroll, Soup and Sow

Our new Sunday gardening sessions will now start with a gentle, 30-min well-being walk, followed by soup/refreshments, then enjoy a spot of gardening!

Posted by Groundwork West Midlands

Organisation role · 1—2 hrs/Week

Various Volunteering Roles

We are looking for volunteers to help us in the following roles: Fundraiser, Grant Writer, Community Hub Staff, Admin Support and Social Medi. Can you help out?

Posted by Destination Ball Hill

Organisation role · Flexible hours

Coventry

Retail Volunteer Coventry (Tile Hill)

Join our amazing team of retail volunteers and help to raise vital funds for children and young people across the UK and in Coventry, Rugby and Warwickshire.

Posted by Barnardo's

Organisation role · Flexible hours

Flexible location

Volunteer Retail Assistant

You can volunteer in your own time at one of our many retail shops across Coventry and Warwickshire.

Posted by Blue Cross

Roles that provide extra support to volunteers

If you need some help to get started or take part in volunteering

Organisation role · Flexible hours · Starting from 27 Dec 2024

Coventry

Retail Volunteer - Trinity Street

We looking for volunteers to support the hospice raise funds. Are you looking to gain customer service skills or have an eye for fashion? Then we need you!

Posted by The Myton Hospices

Project role (Temporary) · 2—4 hrs/Week · Starting from 9 Oct 2025

Coventry

Community Theatre volunteers

We are a community theatre company that will be starting with on two co-created projects in the city. We require volunteers on the projects to help support us.

Posted by Caste Away Arts

Project role (Temporary) · Flexible hours · Starting from 3 Feb 2026

Flexible location

Lived Experience Volunteer (Locations in the West Midlands)

St Giles Trust seeks Peer Volunteers with lived experience of substance misuse and recovery to provide short-term, peer-led support for individuals.

Posted by St Giles Trust

Project role (Temporary) · Flexible hours · Starting from 16 Feb 2026

Coventry

Energy Champions

We are recruiting Energy Champions from South East Coventry to support residents experiencing fuel poverty and to work alongside our Green Doctors team to help

Posted by Groundwork West Midlands

Project role (Temporary) · 2—6 hrs/Week · Starting from 9 Mar 2026 For around 3 months

Coventry Young Producers (Age 13-16)

Highly Sprung’s Coventry Young Producers project (CYP) is your chance to step into the world of producing and the creative industries.

Posted by Highly Sprung Performance

Organisation role · Flexible hours · Starting from 16 Mar 2026

Flexible location

Membership & Partnerships Volunteer – RE(SOURCE) Hub

Help introduce businesses and organisations to the RE(SOURCE) Hub and support the growth of a new collaboration platform in Coventry.

Posted by RE(YOU)S C.I.C.

Organisation role · 3—7 hrs/Week · Starting from 18 Mar 2026

Coventry

Volunteer Receptionist / Admin Assistant

Volunteer receptionist role supporting a community CBT service. Help with admin, welcoming clients, and assisting a mental health support organisation.

Posted by Endeavour CBT

Organisation role · Flexible hours · Starting from 19 Mar 2026

Coventry

Volunteer Counsellor / Therapist

We are looking for qualified counsellors and therapists to volunteer with Endeavour CBT, delivering face to face therapy sessions

Posted by Endeavour CBT

Organisation role · Flexible hours · Starting from 19 Mar 2026

Coventry

Volunteer Marketing Assistant

The role involves outreach, relationship building, and marketing activity to generate new enquiries and partnerships. This is ideal for someone interested in bu

Posted by Endeavour CBT

Apr

14

New

One-off · 14 Apr, 09:45 - 11:30

Chat Central: The Big Clean Up Litter Pick with Coventry BID/NatWest

Join Chat Central in the Big Clean Up with Coventry BID and NatWest. All equipment is provided.

Posted by Chat Central project

Apr

22

New

One-off · 22 Apr, 10:00 - 11:30

Coventry

Chat Central: Litter Pick Volunteering

Help Chat Central to clean up the streets of Coventry! A group litter pick with a friendly bunch. All equipment is provided.

Posted by Chat Central project

Organisation role · 8—16 hrs/month · Starting from 6 Jul

Highly Sprung Honorary Treasurer Trustee

Highly Sprung are looking for an Honorary Treasurer Trustee (voluntary), with Finance, Accounting and Audit & Risk experience.

Posted by Highly Sprung Performance

Volunteer stories

A photograph of a smiling person in front of a garden shed holding a fork

Paul's Story - A Brighter Future

Read how Voluntary Action Coventry's Improving Lives project helped someone who'd had a knockback due to ill-health and the pandemic
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Coventry volunteer recognised for his contribution

*VOLUNTEER SPOTLIGHT!!* Meet Thomas.

Coventry volunteer celebrated by Voluntary Action Coventry and Underground Lights Community Theatre
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Coventry volunteer recognised for his contribution

*VOLUNTEER SPOTLIGHT!!* Meet Jonny.

Coventry volunteer celebrated by Voluntary Action Coventry and Underground Lights Community Theatre
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