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Feb

27

New
Introduction to Volunteering

Learning · 27 Feb, 10:30 - 12:00

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

Mar

2

Volunteering advice and support drop-in

Learning · 2 Mar, 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

Mar

3

Volunteering advice and support drop-in

Learning · 3 Mar, 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

Mar

9

Volunteering advice and support drop-in

Learning · 9 Mar, 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

Mar

10

Volunteering advice and support drop-in

Learning · 10 Mar, 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

Mar

16

Volunteering advice and support drop-in

Learning · 16 Mar, 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
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
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
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

Volunteer from home

Flexible roles you can fit around your schedule and do anywhere

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
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
Country Coordinator

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
Action for Happiness Volunteer

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
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
Volunteer Treasurer

Organisation role · Flexible hours

From home

Volunteer Treasurer

We are seeking an enthusiastic and confident volunteer Treasurer to join our Board of Trustees.

Posted by Coventry Independent Advice Service
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
Treasurer for Coventry Peace Orchard

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

Youth volunteering

Roles suitable for under-18's

Mar

22

Wellbeing Walk and Gardening Session

One-off · 22 Mar, 12:00 - 17:00

Wellbeing Walk and Gardening Session

Come along for a gentle walk from The People's Patch, stopping halfway at The John White Community Centre, then heading back for a gardening session!

Posted by Groundwork West Midlands

Mar

8

Wellbeing Walk and Gardening Session

One-off · 8 Mar, 12:00 - 17:00

Wellbeing Walk and Gardening Session

Come along for a gentle, circular walk from The People's Patch stopping at the John White Community Centre for a half-way tea break!

Posted by Groundwork West Midlands
Volunteer Role: Comms & Social Media Support (Admin & Distribution)

Organisation role · 6—8 hrs/Week

Flexible location

Volunteer Role: Comms & Social Media Support (Admin & Distribution)

Volunteer Role: Comms & Social Media Support (Admin & Distribution)

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

Mar

1

Sunday Stroll, Soup and Sow

One-off · 1 Mar, 12:30 - 16:30

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

Mar

8

Sunday Stroll, Soup and Sow

One-off · 8 Mar, 12:30 - 16:30

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

Mar

15

Sunday Stroll, Soup and Sow

One-off · 15 Mar, 12:30 - 16:30

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

Mar

22

Sunday Stroll, Soup and Sow

One-off · 22 Mar, 12:30 - 16:30

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

Mar

29

Sunday Stroll, Soup and Sow

One-off · 29 Mar, 13:30 - 17:30

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
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
Retail Volunteer Coventry (Tile 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
Retail Volunteer Coventry (Binley, Kynner Way)

Organisation role · Flexible hours

Coventry

Retail Volunteer Coventry (Binley, Kynner Way)

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
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

Roles that provide extra support to volunteers

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

Retail Volunteer - Trinity Street

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
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
Youth Club Volunteer Worker & Befriender

Organisation role · 3—4 hrs/month · Starting from 11 Jan 2026

Bedworth

Youth Club Volunteer Worker & Befriender

To support the Activities Co-ordinator in delivering youth club sessions and to help create a safe, welcoming, and enjoyable environment for all young people.

Posted by Roots to Branches Autism Network
Lived Experience Volunteer (Locations in the West Midlands)

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
Energy Champions

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

Mar

19

New
Chat Central: Litter Pick with Coventry North West Wombles

One-off · 19 Mar, 10:00 - 11:30

Chat Central: Litter Pick with Coventry North West Wombles

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

Posted by Chat Central project

Mar

25

Opportunity: Football Coach Required

One-off · 25 Mar, 13:00 - 15:00

Coventry

Opportunity: Football Coach Required

Seeking coach with FA Introduction to Coaching Football qualification to help deliver a light football session at Foleshill Community Centre.

Posted by FC Equalise CIC

Mar

28

Feel Good Festival Support

One-off · 28 Mar, 09:00 - 17:00

Royal Leamington Spa

Feel Good Festival Support

Support the Feel Good Festival on 28 March 2026 at the SYDNI Centre. Help welcome families, guide visitors and support simple, friendly event activities.

Posted by RYTC Creatives CIC (The RYTC)
Become a befriender

Organisation role · Flexible hours

Flexible location

Become a befriender

Befriend a housebound older person at their home near you - any day or time, from 30 min/fortnight. You'll be carefully matched by shared interests & supported.

Posted by HOPE Coventry
New
Volunteer Gardener

Organisation role · 1—3 hrs/Week

Coventry

Volunteer Gardener

We’re seeking a volunteer gardener to help us keep our small garden looking its best for our members to enjoy in the spring and summer months.

Posted by Mercia MS Therapy Centre
Help run a men's group

Organisation role · 2 hrs/Week

Coventry

Help run a men's group

Our Good Neighbours men's groups provide men over 50 with a safe space to chat & make friends. Could you help them make conversation & join in?

Posted by HOPE Coventry
Help run a dementia & carers group

Organisation role · 2—3 hrs/Week

Coventry

Help run a dementia & carers group

Our Good Neighbours Memory Lane groups provide people with dementia & their carers with a safe space to chat & make friends. Could you help them join in?

Posted by HOPE Coventry

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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*VOLUNTEER SPOTLIGHT!!* Meet Gareth.

Hands together please to celebrate August's Volunteer of the Month, Gareth! Gareth was nominated by St Giles Trust, where he has been volunteering in their social supermarket, The Pantry. St Giles Trust's volunteer coordinator Hannah told us, ""Gareth is a dedicated team player and the change that we have seen in his confidence in recent months has been tremendous. Gareth has increased his volunteering hours and passed his L3 Advice and Guidance qualification. He requested to do this as he wants to give back to clients who have been in similar situations to himself. This shows his investment in himself and the community within which he lives. He has an exceptional ability to make clients feel welcome and at ease and is able to build a good rapport with them. Gareth is very self-aware and has developed to see challenges as a stepping-stone for the next part of his journey rather than as a barrier which is how he previously viewed set-backs. He is willing to learn and extremely reliable with excellent communication skills. He is also supportive of the project, helping to develop ideas to further grow the Pantry and as a result further support clients accessing it. Gareth is very much seen as part of our team and is an asset to the clients who he supports." Congratulations Gareth, and thanks for all you do.
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