Participants on VAC’s Improving Lives Course have been out and about in Coventry, with our team finding out about how volunteering can support them, as well as their local community. From increasing your wellbeing and confidence, to developing your employability skills, a voluntary role can open so many doors.

Participants on the course find the group visits to community organisations really beneficial. It’s a chance to meet Volunteer Officers, talk to people who already volunteer and often they get to try a taster volunteering session. We support participants throughout the duration of the visit, and bus fares are re-imbursed so that no-one misses out. At Earlsdon’s Coventry Vision Hub , formally known as Coventry Resource Centre for the Blind, (central picture) participants enjoyed an inspiring presentation by Chris and Claire Norman who recruit and support volunteers in the Hub. The organisation has recently celebrated 15 years of providing activities tailored to people with visual impairments, as well as expert advice, equipment and transport services. It was so inspiring to meet such a dedicated team. Chris and Claire encouraged our participants to consider volunteering roles, and made everyone feel really welcome.

About Improving Lives

The Improving Lives course is for anyone aged 18 years and over who is unemployed (or NEET) who wants to know more about volunteering opportunities in Coventry, and wants to have a go at some volunteering activities to increase confidence and wellbeing.

Why don’t you enrol for Improving Lives?

If this sounds like it’s for you, then why not give Improving Lives a go? Our next course starts 2 September 2025, and it’s easy to enrol. You can book on-line here, or you can come and talk to one of our Engagement Officers at one of our friendly drop-in sessions. We look forward to meeting you.