Improving Lives
Improving Lives – Voluntary Action Coventry’s Volunteering Course
Improving Lives is for anyone aged 18 years and over who is unemployed (or NEET) who wants to know more about volunteering opportunities in Coventry, and have a go at some volunteering activities to increase their confidence and well-being.
The Improving Lives course consists of 12 structured sessions of engaging activities, discussions, visits and support that take place on Tuesdays and Thursdays, 10.30am to 12.30pm for 6 weeks*. Additionally, participants can access to one-to-one support and guidance to help them with volunteering or employment barriers. Bus tickets are reimbursed and refreshments provided.
The course aim is to support participants to focus on their futures and realise their potential, improving confidence in their own skills and abilities and what they have to offer, and to learn about and practice elements necessary for finding, applying for and securing volunteer or work roles.
What participants will gain from the course:
- Know more about different volunteer & community groups and services in Coventry.
- Identify the benefits of volunteering for well-being and how they can use volunteering experience to transition into employment.
- Take part in group visits/volunteering activities to different organisations that involve volunteers to build on their strengths and skills.
- Receive advice and guidance on planning their volunteer and/or employment journey.
- Gain support to develop a CV and to practise application forms and interviews.
- Know how to use VAC’s volunteer database: a system that informs participants of volunteering opportunities and connects them to voluntary organisations who need volunteers.
- Increase confidence and well-being through volunteering.
How to enrol
If Improving Lives sounds like something that’s right for you, then why not enrol now?
You can enrol online, by telephone or come and see us in person at our Drop-In Volunteering Advice sessions (every Monday and Tuesday 10am-2pm, except bank holidays).
We look forward to hearing from you!
Step:1 Fill out the digital Improving Lives registration form below.
Step: 2 Then, simply click on the Course Enrol button. You’ll be directed to ‘Get Involved Coventry’ and can register for the course.
💡If you need a hand with these steps, contact the Improving Lives team via the telephone number or email given below or come and visit us at one of our Drop-In Advice sessions.
DATES FOR NEXT COURSE:
16 June to 23 July 2026
STEP:1 Please complete the Improving Lives Registration Form
Step: 2 – click on the Course Enrol button
Contact the Improving Lives team:
By telephone: Improving Lives Project Officers on 024 76 220 381
By email: getinvolved@vacoventry.org.uk
In-person: Come to one of our friendly ‘Drop In’ sessions held at Voluntary Action Coventry just 8 minutes walk from city centre – every Monday and Tuesday (except bank holidays), 10am -2pm.
Our funders:
With thanks to The 29th May 1961 Charitable Trust who have also provided funding to deliver Improving Lives.