Voluntary Action Coventry

09/06/2026

☀️Summer is here, and Chat Central's June schedule has landed!

Looking for ways to get involved in your local community but not sure where to start? 🤔

💬 Voluntary Action Coventry's Chat CentralCentral project is here to help. We connect people with community groups, activities, and volunteering opportunities across Coventry, helping to reduce isolation, build confidence, and create meaningful local connections ❤️ 🤝

🙌Take a look at what's happening this June and find your next opportunity to get involved! We’ve got some great activities lined up - book your session on 'Get Involved Coventry' or call for more details.

👉https://www.getinvolvedcoventry.org.uk/o/Utopia271151-Chat-Central-Team

03/06/2026

Happy ! Thanks so much Hillz FM Coventry 98.6 for having Sarah and Jemma into the studio, talking to Kate about all things volunteering. Great to share our experiences on the paths that volunteering has taken us all on. We also talked about how we here at VAC can support and help anyone who is interested in volunteering.

👉Browse live volunteering roles here: www.getinvolvedcoventry.org.uk

👋Visit us at Volunteering Advice Drop-In sessions (Mon/Tues 10am - 2pm, VAC, Harp Place, 2 Sandy Lane, CV1)

📞024 7622 0381

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Thank you so much to Sarah and Jemma from VAC for visiting us in the studio this morning on Kickstart with Kate!

Voluntary Action Coventry is an amazing local organisation who are all about bringing people in the city together and driving real, positive change in our communities through the power of volunteering.

There are so many opportunities to get stuck into and you can be making a huge impact in the city - check out VAC: https://www.vacoventry.org.uk/

03/06/2026

This , why not join us for a group volunteering session? We're heading to Swanswell Park for a Community Clean-Up! 🌿

🌞Come and meet new people, enjoy the outdoors, and make a difference by helping to keep Coventry clean, green and welcoming for everyone.

Join us for this friendly litter pick – no experience is needed, and all equipment will be provided. All you need to bring is yourself, some comfortable shoes, and plenty of positive energy. ⚡

📅 Friday 5th June
⏰ 10:30am – 12:15pm
📍 Meet by the play area in Swanswell Park
🎟️ Event details – booking is ESSENTIAL so we know you're coming

Head to this link: https://www.getinvolvedcoventry.org.uk/o/Utopia271151/activities/Volunteers-Week-Community-Litter-Pick/118104

Follow our posts all week for more Volunteers' Week news and opportunities to get involved.

03/06/2026

✨It’s and we’re celebrating AMAZING volunteers!
🚐 Malcolm found his drive again through volunteering.
After being forced to retire following an accident, Malcolm lost much of the confidence and sense of purpose that had come from work.

Joining our Improving Lives Course helped him rebuild his confidence, improve his wellbeing and explore volunteering opportunities. Today, he's a volunteer minibus driver with Coventry Vision Hub and also supports community gardening projects with St Francis Employability

💬 "Volunteering has given me a sense of personal achievement whilst also helping vulnerable people. It has slowly made me believe in myself again."
Since becoming a volunteer minibus driver, he's discovered more than a way to help others — he's found a renewed sense of purpose, connection and joy.
If you'd like to boost your confidence, meet new people and discover new opportunities, our Improving Lives Course could be the perfect first step.

📩 Contact us to find out more!
👉Read Malcolm’s full story and learn more about Improving Lives here:
https://www.vacoventry.org.uk/malcolms-story/

You never know — this could be the step that changes everything.

Huge thanks to Malcolm for sharing his story with us, and for all his volunteering contributions! We hope this will inspire others to ‘Get Involved’ with community action too.

The National Lottery Community Fund

02/06/2026

This , join Central for a volunteer taster session – find out how volunteering can inspire you to get involved, make new friends and try out new interests.

We're heading to Earlsdon Park Village to lend a hand, sprucing up the outdoor space there, painting and gardening. Chat Central is a great place to try new things, make new friends and get involved in your community.

🌿 During this 3-hour session, you’ll help maintain the outdoor spaces by taking part in activities such as:
🖌️Staining fences and benches
🌻refreshing flower beds
🏡 Learn about volunteering roles at EPV like and more!

✨All Central Activities are FREE and open to adults (18+) living in Coventry.

🗓️ Wednesday 3rd June
🕐 12:00 - 3:00 pm
🎟️Event Details - booking on ESSENTIAL so we know you are coming

Head to this link: https://www.getinvolvedcoventry.org.uk/o/Utopia271151-Chat-Central-Team/activities/Chat-Central-Volunteer-Taster-with-Earlsdon-Park-Village/118508

Follow our posts all week for more news.
Central ExtraCare Earlsdon Park Retirement Village

02/06/2026

🤩 is here! 🤩
Do you want to try something new? Develop interests or skills, make new friends or give something back to your community?

🤔Not sure where to start?
✨Come and visit our Volunteering Pop-Up stall at Central Library TODAY (Tuesday 2 June) from 10am until 1pm.

💜 Looking to for something new to do?
💙Interested in connecting with your community and meeting new friends?
💛Ready to discover new skills and experiences?

Swing by the Voluntary Action Coventry stand and chat with our friendly team! We’re here to match you with your perfect volunteering role and connect you with amazing opportunities in Coventry.

Here’s how we can help:
✅Start your journey on Get Involved Coventry to access volunteer roles and community activities.
✅Get face-to-face advice at our drop-in sessions.
✅Enrol in Improving Lives—our supported volunteering short course.
✅Check out Chat Central for new experiences, groups, and roles!
Let's make a positive impact together!
For more information view our webpage tips here: https://www.vacoventry.org.uk/volunteers-week-in-coventry/

01/06/2026

☀️ Yay! is here! ☀️
From 1–7 June, we’re celebrating the incredible people who give their time to support others and make a real difference in our communities 💙

Here at Voluntary Action Coventry (VAC), we’ve got lots of activities, opportunities, and ideas to help you get involved in your local community and discover volunteering in Coventry!

For over 40 years, Volunteers’ Week has been a national celebration recognising the amazing contribution volunteers make — supporting essential services, strengthening communities, and improving lives every single day.

Did you know? Around 4.3 million people across England and Wales volunteer regularly, contributing an incredible 308 million hours of support each year! 🙌

Volunteering starts with one simple choice — getting involved in a cause you care about. Throughout the year, VAC helps people connect with volunteering opportunities through projects like ‘Get Involved Coventry’, our community engagement platform.

Find out more about what we do and how you can get involved here:
👉https://www.vacoventry.org.uk/volunteers-week-in-coventry/

Make sure to follow our posts all week for more Volunteers’ Week news, stories, and opportunities! 🌟

Chat Central

30/05/2026

is coming! 1 - 7 June.
Do you want to try something new? Develop interests or skills, make new friends or give something back to your community? Not sure where to start?

🌟Come and visit our Volunteering Pop-Up stall at Central Library (Tuesday 2 June) from 10am until 1pm.

💜Looking to for something new to do?
💙Interested in connecting with your community and meeting new friends?
💛Ready to discover new skills and experiences?

Swing by the Voluntary Action Coventry stand and chat with our friendly team! We’re here to match you with your perfect volunteering role and connect you with amazing opportunities in Coventry.

Here’s how we can help:
✅Start your journey on Get Involved Coventry to access volunteer roles and community activities.
✅Get face-to-face advice at our drop-in sessions.
✅Enrol in Improving Lives—our supported volunteering short course.
✅Check out Chat Central for new experiences, groups, and roles!

Let's make a positive impact together!
For more information:
https://www.vacoventry.org.uk/volunteers-week-in-coventry/

29/05/2026

With landing next week (1-7 June), now is a great time to be thinking about getting involved with your local community. Whether you’re looking ideas, a course or a helping hand - let Voluntary Action Coventry help you on your volunteering journey!

Follow our posts all next week for ideas, volunteering what's on and top tips!
👉See link in comments for details on Volunteering What's On with VAC

20/05/2026

It was great to be part of Penderels Trust community information session at Community Centre today. Our Chat Central engagement officer Celia has been sharing information about how we support people to engage with their community.

We enable people to increase skills, knowledge and confidence through volunteering and community action.

👉Take a look at what one of our projects, Chat Central has planned this month and beyond: https://www.getinvolvedcoventry.org.uk/o/Utopia271151-Chat-Central-Team

🪴If you fancy trying your hand at a volunteering garden session on 27th May with Chat Central, check out the link above and book yourself on.