Getting Started with Volunteering

Workshop

Curious about volunteering but not sure where to begin? This interactive workshop is designed to help you take your first steps into meaningful volunteer work.

An image from a previous volunteering fair with representatives from local organisations

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Location

Tuesday 03 November 2026

Date

11am - 1pm

Time

Tickets

£0.00 (Free Workshop!)

About the event

Whether you want to build your skills, give back to your community, or strengthen your CV, this session is the perfect place to start. 

We’ll explore the wide range of volunteering opportunities available locally and online, and help you find roles that match your interests, values, and availability.

You’ll learn how to where to find opportunities, understand what’s expected of you, and how to make the most of every experience. By the end of the workshop, you’ll feel more confident about how volunteering works, where to look for opportunities, and how to take your first step.

Skills, knowledge and behaviours you’ll develop:

  • Skills: Researching and evaluating volunteering opportunities, identifying reputable organisations, matching roles to your interests and availability, and planning your first step.

  • Knowledge: Understanding the different types of volunteering, what organisations expect from volunteers, and how volunteering can support your personal and professional development.

  • Behaviours: Building confidence, curiosity, initiative, and a proactive approach to getting involved in your community.

To join, simply click the Teams link below at the scheduled time. Please make sure you have access to Microsoft Teams before the session begins, and feel free to join a few minutes early to get settled.

Teams link: https://teams.microsoft.com/meet/393712733736668?p=GDjsiOohkgFEnpqB2L

Meeting ID: 393 712 733 736 668

Passcode: 4Vo6Av2n



  • Coventry University (Coventry campus)
  • Coventry University London
  • CU Coventry
  • CU Scarborough
  • CUL Dagenham
  • CUL Greenwich
  • Online Event
  • Skills
  • Sustainability

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