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.
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 needs volunteers.
- Increase confidence and well-being through volunteering.
How it all works
Participants will be asked to attend an informal discussion with the Improving Lives Project Officer to discuss the course in-depth and complete a registration form.
Bus tickets will be reimbursed and refreshments provided.
How to enrol
DATES FOR NEXT COURSE:
Our next courses start on 6 May and 24 June 2025 – if these sound like something that’s right for you, then enrol now via phone, email, in person or on-line. We look forward to hearing from you!
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
Online now: Simply select the course date via the buttons below, complete this quick enrolment form – and we will get in touch with you.
With thanks to The Sheldon Trust, One Stop, The 29th May 1961 Charitable Trust, Alan Edward Higgs Charity and Eveson Trust who have also provided funding to deliver Improving Lives.
