#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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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 ListPosted 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
Tool Collector
Organisation role · Flexible hours
Flexible location
Tool Collector
Join our community of Tool Collectors. This is an incredibly rewarding role as you know many of the tools you collect will go directly to Africa to transform liPosted by Tools with a Mission
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

Volunteering information and advice

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

Oct20
Volunteering advice and support drop-in
Learning · 20 Oct, 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 volunteeringPosted by Voluntary Action Coventry
Oct21
Volunteering advice and support drop-in
Learning · 21 Oct, 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 volunteeringPosted by Voluntary Action Coventry
Oct27
Volunteering advice and support drop-in
Learning · 27 Oct, 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 volunteeringPosted by Voluntary Action Coventry
Oct28
Volunteering advice and support drop-in
Learning · 28 Oct, 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 volunteeringPosted by Voluntary Action Coventry
Nov3
Volunteering advice and support drop-in
Learning · 3 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 volunteeringPosted by Voluntary Action Coventry
Nov10
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 volunteeringPosted by Voluntary Action Coventry

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 supportPosted 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 ListPosted 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
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
Arthritis Action
Project role (Temporary) · Flexible hours
From home
Arthritis Action
We have a variety of roles that people can volunteer for.Posted by Arthritis Action
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

Youth volunteering

Roles suitable for under-18's

New
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
Retail Volunteer Coventry Superstore (Central Six Retail Park)
Organisation role · Flexible hours
Coventry
Retail Volunteer Coventry Superstore (Central Six Retail Park)
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
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

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
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
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
Oct30
Chat Central: Litterpick Volunteering
One-off · 30 Oct, 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
Retail Volunteer - Riley Square
Organisation role · Flexible hours
Retail Volunteer - Riley Square
We are looking for volunteers to support the hospice to raise funds. Are you looking to gain customer service skills or have an eye for fashion. We need you!Posted by The Myton Hospices
Till Volunteer - Cannon Park
Organisation role · Flexible hours
Till Volunteer - Cannon Park
We are looking for volunteers to support the hospice to raise funds. Are you looking to gain customer service skills or have an eye for fashion? We need you!Posted by The Myton Hospices
New
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
Outreach Advocate
Organisation role · Flexible hours
Coventry
Outreach Advocate
Do you want to take part in vegan volunteering around Coventry?
Our Advocates help out at events, write to their local MP, ask businesses...
Posted by The Vegan Society
Till Volunteer - Riley Square
Organisation role · Flexible hours
Coventry
Till Volunteer - Riley Square
We are looking for volunteers to support the hospice to raise funds. Are you looking to gain customer service skills or have an eye for fashion. We need you!Posted by The Myton Hospices

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 ...
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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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