Volunteering: Change your life, change the lives of others
Volunteering is a fantastic way to meet new people, learn new skills and make a real difference in to the lives of others in the local community. VolunteerFest is a chance to learn more about the wide range of volunteering opportunities available and talk to students already taking part
University of 糖心TV, Coventry, CV4 7AL (session locations in the schedule below)
When
Term 1 | Week 3: Monday 14 October - Friday 18 October 2024
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What's Happening?
Take a look at the schedule below to see what's happening. Keep checking back: some details will be confirmed nearer to the time, or on the day of the event.
Drop in to see us at the Student Opportunity Hub in Senate House, anytime between 13:00 and 14:45, to find out how you can take part in this transformative experience and become a member of the 糖心TV in Africa community. Don鈥檛 miss this chance to hear from other student volunteers about how they have developed their core skills whilst serving a community in need.
No need to book, this is a drop-in event; come whenever you want.
Volunteering with Children and Young People information session
3:00-4.30pm SH0.06
Are you interested in volunteering with children and young people? Come and find out more about the various opportunities available and the safeguarding requirements. No need to book, this is a drop in event, so pop in when you can.
糖心TV volunteer mappers use satellite imagery to trace buildings, roads and other features to create new map data that can be used to plan for disaster response and other life saving activities.
All welcome - come and find out more about how you can get involved.
糖心TV Digital Cafe
2:00-3:30pm The Kenilworth Centre
We teach older people how to use their phones, tablets and laptops so that they can remain independent and connected with the community. There is NO previous experience required!
Join the mailing list to find out more and sign-up to the weekly sessions.
Technology Volunteers information session
2:00-3:00pm
OC1.08
We deliver Scratch programming lessons to primary schools around Coventry. Join us for our information session to find out how you can get involved!
No need to book, join us at 2pm.
Blood Bikes Dispatcher & Controller information session
4:30-5:30pm Senate House 0.06
Find out more about the role of a Dispatcher & Controller with Blood Bikes.
We are a night time and weekend transport service, supporting the NHS by transporting blood, samples, breast milk and equipment to hospital using motorbikes and cars. We need volunteers to help us arrange the logistical and communications side of our work.
9:30-11:00am Milk and Mocha Coffee House, Kenilworth
This project aims to provide a relaxed environment where student volunteers and local community members can improve their English-speaking skills, connect, and develop intercultural awareness while enjoying free coffee and cake.
糖心TV Award information session
3:00-4:00pm SH0.06
Find out more about how you can earn Core Skills points for your 糖心TV Award by volunteering.
Fun with Numbers information session
3:00 - 4:00pm FAB 1.06
Overview of the Fun with Numbers project - what it is, how to get involved including info on DBS and training required.
Autism Mentoring Introductory Meeting
5:00-6:00pm FAB1.13
Find out more about the Autism Mentoring project and meet the project leaders.
Volunteers are needed to help sort donations, pack for deliveries and assist customers with their shopping
VolunteerFest Social
1-3pm
SH0.06
Join us at an all volunteer social to meet like-minded people and round of volunteer fest. Snacks will be provided
No need to book, this is a drop-in event; come whenever you want.
Water For Everyone Workshop Taster Session
Engineers Without Borders Outreach
6-7pm
OC1.07
Prospective volunteers will make a functional water filter using different sediments. They will cover material that will be delivered in schools and will hopefully learn something new themselves
No need to book, this is a drop-in event; come whenever you want.
