Give it a Go! One-Off Volunteering
Our One-Off Volunteering programme allows you to take part in volunteering activities with no regular commitment. Help your local community, meet new friends and have fun!
Transport is provided from campus when activities can't be reached by public transport or on foot from campus.
How to join
Step 1: Click 'Sign Up' on the opportunity you want to take part in
Step 2: You will receive a confirmation email with further details closer to the day
There is a range of one-off activities that you can join throughout the term. Check out the calendar of events on the right.
To join the One-Off Volunteering mailing list and hear about upcoming events click the button below and then select One-Off Volunteering as your interested project.
Upcoming events
Canley Pop Up Cafe
Saturday 16 February 2019
Time: 10.45am-2.30pm
Places available: 5
This project aims to initiate community interaction by creating spaces that encourage neighbours from the Canley neighbourhood area to meet, talk and share talents and stories.
We will be helping run games and craft activities. Full instructions will be given on the day.
Transport provided from campus
Project full
Bring Back Guys Cliffe
Wednesday 20 February
Time: 10.30am-3.30pm
Places available: 10
Bring Back Guy's Cliffe need you to help restore this Historical landmark back to its former glory.
Guy's Cliffe has a long and varied history. From its humble beginnings as a secluded place of worship in the 5th century... The legends of Sir Guy of Warwick which secured its place in folklore... The establishment of a chapel in the 15th century by will of King Henry V... The Tudor period ownership as a timber framed house!
Warwick Volunteers will be helping with general conservation work, helping to cut back overgrown bushes and trees. Full training will be given on the day.
Transport from campus provided.
Tree Care -Friends of Canley Green Spaces
Saturday 23 February 2019
Time: 10.30am-2.00pm
Places available: 15
Meeting Place: Costa Coffee by the Rootes Building
Seven years ago, Friends of Canley Green Spaces and Warwick Volunteers planted 420 trees that have now grown into a woodland. Volunteers will be revisiting the tree planting site in Park Wood, to cut away unwanted vegetation from around the trees. This will improve the appearance of the new woodland, giving the trees more light to ensure that they grow healthy.
Tools and gloves are provided. No experience is needed. Please wear suitable outdoor clothing and strong shoes or boots that you don't mind getting a little muddy. Some of the vegetation is prickly, so wear old clothes that fully cover your arms, legs and ankles.
The activity will last for about 3.5 hours.
Coventry Foodbank
Tuesday 26 February
Time: 9.30am-3.00pm
Places available: 10
Coventry Foodbank needs your help to sort through the donations they receive so that they can go to people in crisis.
Transport provided from campus
Holly Tree Bashing
Saturday 2 March
Time: 10.30am-2.00pm
Volunteers will be cutting down small holly trees from Park Wood, to improve the biodiversity in the woodland.
Holly is an evergreen tree that grows in woodlands. If there are a lot of holly trees growing close together, the woodland can become dark and gloomy.
Tools and gloves are provided. No experience is needed. Please wear suitable outdoor clothing and strong shoes or boots that you don't mind getting a little muddy. Holly has prickly leaves, so wear old clothes that fully cover your arms, legs and ankles..
GREEN WEEK - 4-10 March 2019
Forest School
Tuesday 5 March
Time: 9.30am-2.30pm
Places available: 10
Do you want to help improve a local schools outdoor learning space?
We will be helping with general garden maintenance and planting.
Transport provided from campus
Sign up opens Tuesday 19 February
GREEN WEEK - 4-10 March 2019
Woodland Path Clearance -Friends of Canley Green Spaces
Wednesday 6 March
Time: 10.30am-1.30pm
Places available: 15
Meeting Place: Costa Coffee by the Rootes Building
Help rejuvenate a woodland pathway by removing overhanging tree branches with loppers and saws. By cutting away the tangled wood, walking along the path will be much easier. A more attractive pathway will also encourage people to explore Park Wood, one of Canley’s ancient bluebell woodlands.
Tools and gloves are provided. No experience is needed. Please wear suitable outdoor clothing and strong shoes or boots that you don't mind getting a little muddy.
Sign up opens Tuesday 19 February
Myton Hospice- Make A Difference Day
Tuesday 12 March
Time: tbc
Places available: 7
Do you want to volunteer your time in a fast-paced distribution centre environment where you can utilise your skills to help generate income for a local charity, The Myton Hospices?
They are looking for volunteers who can sort donated stock ready for distribution to their network of hospice shops in the local area.
Transport provided from campus
Sign up opens Tuesday 19 February
Canley Pop Up Cafe
Saturday 16 March
Time: 10.30am-2.30pm
Places available: 5
This project aims to initiate community interaction by creating spaces that encourage neighbours from the Canley neighbourhood area to meet, talk and share talents and stories.
We will be helping run games and craft activities. Full instructions will be given on the day.
Transport provided from campus
Sign up opens Tuesday 19 February
Wellington boots and raincoats
are now available for you to book out when joining an outdoor activity.Please fill in the booking-form and collect the items from the office during opening hours.