#CommunitySpirit

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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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Volunteering information and advice

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Apr

22

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

Apr

27

Learning · 27 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

28

Learning · 28 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

May

5

Learning · 5 May, 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

May

11

Learning · 11 May, 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

May

12

Learning · 12 May, 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

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 · 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

Volunteer Treasurer

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

Posted by Coventry Independent Advice Service

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

Organisation role · Flexible hours

From home

Community Liaison Volunteer
Posted by Kidney Cancer UK

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
New

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

From home

Website Designer

Help us improve a growing neurodiversity website supporting families across Coventry & Warwickshire. Shape content, structure, and user journey.

Posted by The Autism & ADHD Advocates CIC

Youth volunteering

Roles suitable for under-18's

Apr

24

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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 · 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

Apr

22

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 · 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

Organisation role · Flexible hours

Flexible location

Community Fundraising Group Volunteer

Would you like the opportunity to volunteer with a national charity raising awareness and funds for thousands of people affected by dual sensory loss in the UK?

Posted by Deafblind UK

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 · 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

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

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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