We are proud of all our volunteers and this week is no exception, Chris was on his City Greeter shift when a coach full of tourists got lost, one of his fellow volunteers has nominated him for a Special Mention award for his efforts of getting them to their destination. Well done Chris and thank you!

'Chris went above and beyond to help out a large group of tourists visiting The Cathedral. Right at the end of the shift we were asked for help to direct their coach, parked somewhere behind the Transport Museum, round t...

Husband and wife duo, Bill and Linda, are seasoned volunteers. As part of their retirement plan, they wanted to support their community through volunteering and have since volunteered as Cricketeers for the 2019 Cricket World Cup and Coventr...

Lawrence has lived in and around Coventry for over 40 years and is a passionate Sky Blues fan. Over the years, Lawrence has seen many changes in the city, both physically and culturally. Here, he tells us why he decided to volunteer as a...

In March, we announced an exciting #MyPromise challenge by providing our volunteers with EnV pedometers to track their steps during their shifts over 80 days between spring and summer.  EnV were awarded as UK representatives for an international #MyPromise campaign which promotes the importance of staying active to improve overall wellbeing and boost grassroots activity in volunteering and sport. We are thrilled to see so many of our volunteers getting involved and taking steps towards a healthier lifestyle while giving back to the community. The positive impact of vo...

Why did I volunteer to volunteer? 

I had retired from teaching in baby steps over 2 years and faced a future of days out, lunches and daytime TV. Then along came the news that Coventry was to be an Olympic venue in 2012 and would need - yes- volunteers. My enthusiasm for the Olympics and eagerness to be involved must have been obvious and so my volunteer life began. 

From the start I felt I was amongst people who were like me. We enjoyed meeting people, m...

What inspired you to sign up to be volunteer?

I love art, especially immersive installations, and having seen the pandemic cause people so much stress I wanted to be part of something getting people back out in the world again, being inspired and finding joy.

What have you gained from your experience volunteering so far?

I have met some incredible people, seen amazing performance...

What inspired you to sign up to be a volunteer?

I have always liked helping people and, I get a real sense of satisfaction when I am able to do this. It’s a great feeling when you finish a shift and think ‘I think I’ve made a difference’. This can be to changing someone’s perception of the city or helping them to have really enjoyed an event that they have attended.  It’s so satisfying.

What have you gained from your experi...