Volunteer with
UK Men’s Sheds Association
Every day, volunteers help strengthen the Men’s Sheds movement across the UK. Whether that’s supporting new Sheds, helping at events, sharing professional skills or representing UKMSA in their local area, every role makes a difference.
If you have time to give and want to help more men experience the benefits of a Shed, we’d love to hear from you.
Promoting the difference Sheds
make within a community
The Men’s Sheds movement is only as strong and effective as those pitching in – we are grateful to all our volunteers.
Why volunteer with UKMSA?
When you volunteer with UKMSA, you’re helping more men experience the friendship, purpose, creativity and belonging that Men’s Sheds create every day.
As a volunteer you’ll have the opportunity to:
- Make a real difference to communities across the UK
- Share your experience and skills
- Meet like-minded people
- Help shape the future of the Men’s Sheds movement
- Be part of a welcoming team that supports one another
Whether your background is in a Shed, business, fundraising, communications or something completely different, there could be a place for you
Current volunteering opportunities
Trustee (Voluntary)
Help shape the future of the UK Men’s Sheds Association as a Trustee. We’re looking for people from a range of backgrounds who can provide strategic oversight, support good governance and help us grow the Men’s Sheds movement across the UK. No previous trustee experience is required.
Trustee & Treasurer (Voluntary)
We’re looking for an experienced finance professional to join the UK Men’s Sheds Association Board as our Treasurer. This voluntary role offers the opportunity to use your financial expertise to help shape the future of a growing national charity and support the Men’s Sheds movement across the UK.
Ways you can volunteer:
Volunteer Ambassador
Our Volunteer Ambassadors are experienced Shedders who support new and existing Sheds by sharing their knowledge, mentoring Shed leaders and promoting the Men’s Sheds movement in their communities.
If you’ve helped build a successful Shed and would like to support others, this could be the role for you.
Learn more about becoming a Volunteer Ambassador
Event Support
From ShedFest to regional events and conferences, volunteers help us welcome visitors, chat with Shedders, represent UKMSA and keep everything running smoothly.
Community & Development Support
Help us connect with local organisations, attend networking events or introduce potential partners to the Men’s Sheds movement.
Ideal for people who enjoy meeting others and building relationships.
Specialist Volunteers
Do you have professional skills you’d like to share?
We’re always interested in hearing from people with experience in areas such as:
- Marketing and communications
- Photography and video
- Graphic design
- Fundraising
- Training
- Health and wellbeing
- Administration
- IT and digital support
Even if we don’t have an advertised opportunity today, we’d love to hear from you.
Register your interest
Volunteers play a vital role in helping us strengthen the Men’s Sheds movement across the UK. Whether you’re interested in supporting new Sheds, helping at events, sharing your skills or becoming a Volunteer Ambassador, we’d love to hear from you.
We welcome expressions of interest throughout the year and will be in touch when opportunities match your skills, experience and availability. To find out more, complete the form below or contact the team: Call: 0300 772 9626, email: admin@ukmsa.org.uk.
What happens next?
Once we receive your registered interest a member of our team will contact you for an informal chat either via email or phone, and will look to arrange a formal in-person / video interview with you. If you’re a good fit for our volunteer programme we’ll formally set you up thereafter.