Volunteering opportunities during Covid-19
Opportunities for community volunteering
Throughout the Covid-19 pandemic, we have come together to support our local communities. As the situation in the UK improves, local organisations and groups still need our help.
It's not always easy to know how to best use your time and skills to help others, so we have brought together a list of some of the organisations and roles in Coventry and Warwickshire that you might be able to support. There are countless other opportunities out there, so do let us know if you come across any that we might be able to share here.
NCVO have put together some helpful guidance on volunteering in the Covid-19 context, which you can read on their website.
“At times such as this, it is more important than ever for us to work together with our regional neighbours and partners as a single community. All of our staff are working differently now and for some of us, this may present the opportunity to volunteer amongst our community.
On this page, you can find links to formal voluntary positions – please take a look through the opportunities available to you and follow the instructions regarding applications. Thank you for supporting our community by considering becoming a volunteer.
We’d love to hear what voluntary activities you’re involved with – find out how you can help us to share good news at this difficult time.”
–Vice-Chancellor Stuart Croft
Available volunteer opportunities
Run errands for people needing to self-isolate
Warwickshire CAVA are working alongside local mutual aid groups to refer volunteers who are happy to run errands such as prescription collection and grocery shopping for people needing to isolate. If you're willing to be asked to help, click here to register.
Have a phone conversation with someone who's shielding
Warwickshire CAVA are looking for volunteers who can make befriending calls to people who are shielding. Click here to register.
Give blood or plasma to the NHS
If you are in good health, giving blood can support your community during this time of need. Extra measures have been put in place to help protect donors and staff from the spread of Covid-19. You can read more about how to become a first time donor here.
Contact us
If you have any questions, please get in touch with the Community Engagement team on community@warwick.ac.uk
For Students
Have a look at Warwick Volunteers' list of organisations that need your help.
Please note
We are providing this information to you in good faith and make every effort to keep it accurate and up to date but we cannot guarantee this.
Some of the information provided is by third parties and may contain links to external sites. We are not responsible for this content.
It is your responsibility to check the accuracy of the information before use and to satisfy yourself that the information is correct.
The University of Warwick will not be responsible for any volunteering opportunity or role you choose to undertake and it is your responsibility to ensure it is appropriate and safe.