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
Cheylesmore Good Neighbours – IT Tuition
Date: Wednesday 19 June
Time: 1.30-3.30pm
We run one to one IT lessons for older people in Coventry to help them remain independent and connected with the community, teaching a mixture of abilities and devices from mobile phones to tablets and laptops. This could be anything from teaching the absolute basics to guiding a more experienced member in how to use a new feature or app.
We’re looking for volunteers to support sessions at Earlsdon Park Village from 1.30-3.30 pm on Wednesday 19 June, Wednesday 17 July and Wednesday 14 August.
No previous experience is required; as long as you’re comfortable with using basic technology, all you need is patience! Volunteers will travel together and transport is provided from campus.
Cheylesmore Good Neighbours
Date: Friday 21 June
Time: 1.30-4.30pm
Places available: 8
Cheylesmore Good Neighbours aim to combat loneliness amongst the older residents of Cheylesmore and surrounding areas. This is a large and lively group which has outings, lunches, and speakers on a huge variety of topics, as well as tea and chat.
They are looking for speakers to join the group and talk about a topic of interest. This could be anything from your home country, travels, hobbies or interest. You will sit with small groups and talk about your chosen subject followed by questions and answers, you won't need to give a formal presentation.
Refugee Week - East Asian language speakers needed
Date: Saturday 22 June
Time: 12.00noon-6pm ( you don't need to attend the whole day)
We're looking for East Asian language speakers to help at an activity celebrating languages, with Coventry Refugee and Migrant Centre at their big refugee week event "Party in the City" on Saturday 22nd June. The event is in Broadgate in the City Centre - there will be music and food stalls and lots of information stalls. We're looking for volunteers to help run some fun language games, full instructions will be given on the day.
Anyone who volunteers for three hours or more will get a voucher for a free lunch from one of the stalls.
Transport costs will be reimbursed by Warwick Volunteers. If you'd like to find out more about this activity or to get involved, please email Mark Hinton at M.E.Hinton@warwick.ac.uk
Balsam Bashing
Date: Tuesday 25 June
Time: 10.30am-2.00pm
Places available: 15
Enjoy a few hours in the fresh air helping Friends of Canley Green Spaces remove Himalayan Balsam from the banks of Canley Brook. Pulling up balsam plants is good fun and provides a great opportunity for volunteers to explore nature.
Himalayan Balsam is an invasive plant that grows rapidly in tall dense colonies by brooks and rivers.
Gloves and training will be provided. But please wear suitable outdoor clothes that you don’t mind getting a little muddy. Your clothes must fully cover your arms, legs and ankles so that you are protected from nettles – long sleeves and jeans are ideal. We also recommend that you wear wellington boots
Vintage Tea Party
Date: Saturday 29 June
Time: 1.00-4.30pm
Places available: 6
A community event at Canley Library which aims to get neighbours together to share food, have fun and get to know each other better. Volunteers will help set up the party and run some craft activities for the local community to join.
Transport provided from campus
Cheylesmore Good Neighbours – IT Tuition
Date: Wednesday 17 July
Time: 1.30-3.30pm
We run one to one IT lessons for older people in Coventry to help them remain independent and connected with the community, teaching a mixture of abilities and devices from mobile phones to tablets and laptops. This could be anything from teaching the absolute basics to guiding a more experienced member in how to use a new feature or app.
We’re looking for volunteers to support sessions at Earlsdon Park Village from 1.30-3.30 pm on Wednesday 19 June, Wednesday 17 July and Wednesday 14 August.
No previous experience is required; as long as you’re comfortable with using basic technology, all you need is patience! Volunteers will travel together and transport is provided from campus.
Cheylesmore Good Neighbours – IT Tuition
Date: Wednesday 14 August
Time: 1.30-3.30pm
We run one to one IT lessons for older people in Coventry to help them remain independent and connected with the community, teaching a mixture of abilities and devices from mobile phones to tablets and laptops. This could be anything from teaching the absolute basics to guiding a more experienced member in how to use a new feature or app.
We’re looking for volunteers to support sessions at Earlsdon Park Village from 1.30-3.30 pm on Wednesday 19 June, Wednesday 17 July and Wednesday 14 August.
No previous experience is required; as long as you’re comfortable with using basic technology, all you need is patience! Volunteers will travel together and transport is provided from campus.
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.