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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!


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Nov

10

Volunteering advice and support drop-in

Learning · 10 Nov, 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

Nov

11

Volunteering advice and support drop-in

Learning · 11 Nov, 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

Nov

17

Volunteering advice and support drop-in

Learning · 17 Nov, 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

Nov

18

Volunteering advice and support drop-in

Learning · 18 Nov, 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

Nov

24

Volunteering advice and support drop-in

Learning · 24 Nov, 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

Nov

25

Volunteering advice and support drop-in

Learning · 25 Nov, 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

Featured volunteer roles

Our top-picks

Call companion (Telephone chit chats)

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
Community Fundraising Coordinator

Organisation role · Flexible hours

From home

Community Fundraising Coordinator

We are looking for a Community Fundraising Coordinator, who can join help us generate much needed income to allow our charity to continue our work.

Posted by Roots to Branches Autism Network
Tame Valley Wetlands, Tame Force Volunteer

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
Volunteer Activity Coordinator

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
Community Volunteer

Organisation role · Flexible hours · Starting from 30 Sept 2024

Flexible location

Community Volunteer

As a Community Volunteer you will play an important role in creating a welcoming and inclusive community for parents.

Posted by National Childbirth Trust
Electrician - Date to be confirmed

Community

Coventry

Electrician - Date to be confirmed

We are looking for qualified electrician to fit and install a light fitting and retro install lights.

Posted by RE(YOU)S C.I.C.
Lay Governor - Sense College Loughborough

Project role (Temporary) · Flexible hours

Loughborough

Lay Governor - Sense College Loughborough

Sense College Loughborough is a specialist Further Education (FE) college, supporting students between 16-25, who have a wide range of disabilities.

Posted by Sense
Breeding Dog Volunteer

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
PAT Testing Volunteer

Project role (Temporary) · 2—3 hrs/Week

PAT Testing Volunteer

We are dedicated to enhancing safety and compliance in our community by offering essential Portable Appliance Testing (PAT) services.

Posted by Carriers of Hope
Quit Smoking Support Buddy

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
Marketing & Fundraising Volunteer

Organisation role · 1—3 hrs/Week

Flexible location

Marketing & Fundraising Volunteer

Flexible role to support & promote our work with adults with experience of homelessness and/ or mental health distress.

Posted by Underground Lights
Volunteer Van Driver

Organisation role · 3—5 hrs/Week

Volunteer Van Driver

The main duties involve driving our van around the Coventry area to collect and deliver and you’ll be helping load and unload items.

Posted by Emmaus Coventry & Warwickshire

Volunteer from home

Flexible roles you can fit around your schedule and do anywhere

Social Media Volunteer

Organisation role · Flexible hours · Starting from 30 Sept 2024

From home

Social Media Volunteer

As a social media volunteer you will help make this possible by playing an important role by driving online engagement and bringing more attention.

Posted by National Childbirth Trust
No Panic Large Funding Applications Fundraiser

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
Telephone Befriender

Organisation role · 1 hrs/Week

From home

Telephone Befriender

Why not put your chatting skills to good use and become one of our friendly Telephone Befrienders putting a smile on the faces of those we support

Posted by Deafblind UK
Telephone Wellbeing Volunteer

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
Call companion (Telephone chit chats)

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
Volunteer Speaker

Organisation role · Flexible hours

From home

Volunteer Speaker

Volunteer Speakers are the face and voice of TWAM locally. They speak to local community groups such as U3A, WI and Rotary.

Posted by Tools with a Mission
Community Fundraiser

Organisation role · Flexible hours

From home

Community Fundraiser

Are you a community-minded person looking to use your fundraising skills to make a real difference? If so, we'd love you to join our team!

Posted by Tools with a Mission
Make a difference by inspiring positive change that ripples outwards

Project role (Temporary) · Flexible hours

From home

Make a difference by inspiring positive change that ripples outwards

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
National Hedgehog Monitoring Programme-ID Mammal Web Volunteer

Project role (Temporary) · Flexible hours

From home

National Hedgehog Monitoring Programme-ID Mammal Web Volunteer

To support and assist with the classification of animals seen in the captured footage on cameras as part of the National Hedgehog Monitoring Programme.

Posted by Warwickshire Wildlife Trust
Community Fundraising Coordinator

Organisation role · Flexible hours

From home

Community Fundraising Coordinator

We are looking for a Community Fundraising Coordinator, who can join help us generate much needed income to allow our charity to continue our work.

Posted by Roots to Branches Autism Network
General Volunteer

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
Social Media Volunteer

Project role (Temporary) · Flexible hours

From home

Social Media Volunteer

Create and schedule engaging social media posts, stories, and real-time updates to interact with our audience to build a connected online community

Posted by wishesjust4you CIC

Youth volunteering

Roles suitable for under-18's

Various Volunteering Roles

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
Herbert History Tour

Organisation role · 2—4 hrs/Week

Coventry

Herbert History Tour

We’re on the hunt for friendly, chatty folks to help bring Coventry’s history to life!

Posted by Herbert Art Gallery & Museum
Baby Clothes and items sorting

Organisation role · 2—4 hrs/Week

Coventry

Baby Clothes and items sorting

Would you like to volunteer with Baby Godiva, accepting and sorting donations on a Monday? On Monday's we're in Baby Godiva sorting baby items from 10-2.

Posted by Baby Godiva
Recruitment and Sponsorship Officer - Coventry Sabres Cycle Speedway Club

Organisation role · Flexible hours

Coventry

Recruitment and Sponsorship Officer - Coventry Sabres Cycle Speedway Club

Are you passionate about cycling, sport, or community engagement? Join Coventry Sabres as our new Recruitment & Sponsorship Officer and help grow our club!

Posted by Coventry Sabres Cycle Speedway Club
Volunteer Retail Assistant

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
Research to update older people's social groups leaflet

One-off · 8+ hrs

Flexible location

Research to update older people's social groups leaflet

Contact local social groups to update our database, which helps 100s of Coventry older people each year to find a suitable local support / social group.

Posted by HOPE Coventry
Use Publisher to update older people's social groups leaflet

One-off · 8+ hrs

Flexible location

Use Publisher to update older people's social groups leaflet

Update data (times/locations/bus routes) in a Publisher file to help 100s of Coventry older people each year to find a suitable local support / social group.

Posted by HOPE Coventry

Roles that provide extra support to volunteers

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

Community Volunteer

Organisation role · Flexible hours · Starting from 30 Sept 2024

Flexible location

Community Volunteer

As a Community Volunteer you will play an important role in creating a welcoming and inclusive community for parents.

Posted by National Childbirth Trust
Social Media Volunteer

Organisation role · Flexible hours · Starting from 30 Sept 2024

From home

Social Media Volunteer

As a social media volunteer you will help make this possible by playing an important role by driving online engagement and bringing more attention.

Posted by National Childbirth Trust
Nearly New Sale Coordinator

Organisation role · Flexible hours · Starting from 30 Sept 2024

Flexible location

Nearly New Sale Coordinator

As an NCT Nearly New Sale Coordinator you will lead a team of volunteers to help plan and organise these fantastic events.

Posted by National Childbirth Trust
Volunteer Cooking Group Co-ordinator

Organisation role · 3—4 hrs/Week · Starting from 2 Oct 2025

Volunteer Cooking Group Co-ordinator

Co-ordinate and run cooking sessions in the CRMC housing. Plan sessions, gather resources and ingredients and deliver to residents of CRMC housing.

Posted by Coventry Refugee and Migrant Centre
Community Theatre volunteers

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

Nov

27

Chat Central: Litterpick Volunteering

One-off · 27 Nov, 10:00 - 11:30

Coventry

Chat Central: Litterpick 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
Online Volunteer Coach

Project role (Temporary) · Flexible hours · Starting from 1 Jan 2026

London

Online Volunteer Coach

We are looking for volunteer coaches to work with young people aged 16-18, leading one-to-one sessions from January to June 2026.

Posted by The Access Project
Respite Activity Support Volunteer

Organisation role · 2—5 hrs/Week

Flexible location

Respite Activity Support Volunteer

Our Daybreak respite service offers a safe space for people with a range of care and support needs.

Posted by Carers Trust Heart of England
Volunteer Young Carers Activity Coordinator

Organisation role · 2—8 hrs/month

Flexible location

Volunteer Young Carers Activity Coordinator

We support Young Carers aged 5 - 18 years of age, by providing emotional support, arranging trips, youth clubs, and life skills sessions.

Posted by Carers Trust Heart of England
Community Fundraising Coordinator

Organisation role · Flexible hours

From home

Community Fundraising Coordinator

We are looking for a Community Fundraising Coordinator, who can join help us generate much needed income to allow our charity to continue our work.

Posted by Roots to Branches Autism Network
Suicide Bereavement Support Group - Online support group

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
Suicide Bereavement Support Volunteer - Face to Face Coventry

Organisation role · 2—4 hrs/month

Coventry

Suicide Bereavement Support Volunteer - Face to Face Coventry

Coventry Suicide Bereavement Support Volunteer Group and phone buddy

Posted by Violet Project CIO

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 Jonny.

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 Thomas.

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