Men's Sheds are run by and for the community. We are looking for individuals who would be interested in getting together with others to set up a new Men's Shed. These normally include people with drive and enthusiasm to get an idea going, they may have or be good at generating local connections, or they may have an interest in traditional activities historically undertaken in a garden shed, as a career or a hobby. These may include for example woodworking, metalwork, I.T., 3D printing, gardening etc. There are no set activities a Men's Shed may do as the volunteers choose these themselves as the planning of the Shed evolves.
Key information
- Start Date: 29th August 2024
- Volunteer: Weekly
- Tasks: The choice will be entirely theirs. To begin with it is about meeting up with other like-minded people, getting to know each others interests and skills, sharing ideas, local knowledge and contacts. More focused roles within the setting up and running of the Shed naturally evolve. Once set up these may include becoming the Chair, Treasurer, Secretary or Welfare Officer, they may enjoy training and supporting others, bringing in new projects, liaising with community groups and organisations, bringing in funds, promotion, social media, supporting other members, and of course participating in activities themselves as they choose.
- Training: We provide guidance and resources that can be used to help set up a Shed, direct support from a local staff member and the national team, and through others Sheds and volunteer Ambassadors from different Sheds.
- Interests: Community, Craft, Health and safety, Health and wellbeing, IT, Legal, Men, Older people, Recreation, Social Welfare
- Suitability: 18 and over
- Activities: Coaching, DIY/odd jobs, Fundraising, Management, Providing advice
- DBS Check: No
