Testimonials

The following testimonials are from our dedicated volunteers, whose invaluable support enables us to continue our work.

I started volunteering in the Goods Shed café and felt useful again.

Sarah gave me the opportunity to help run a craft workshop in the Goods Shed. As you can tell, being in the Goods Shed has changed my life.

Thank you, Sarah, for welcoming me to the Goods Shed family.

- P, Café, Craft & Befriending

I am not pressured to do anything that I don’t want to do.

I am free and peaceful at the Goods Shed

- E, Café Volunteer

I enjoy the company and friendly staff.

It’s a safe environment where you are never pressured. It’s nice to have a mixture of people attending of all ages, and it’s one of the best places I’ve ever volunteered.

- R, Café & Befriender Volunteer

I like volunteering at the Goods Shed because the people are friendly and welcoming. They try their best to help in any way, and the experience I’ve gained from volunteering has been impactful towards figuring out what it is I want to do in my career.

- E, Café & Digital Volunteer

I’ve had certificates for passing my training which has made me feel proud of myself.

The staff and other volunteers listen to my ideas and make me feel part of the team.

Volunteering has given me confidence and I’ve done things I didn’t think I could do. I’m excited to see where volunteering takes me next!

- M, Groundswork Volunteer

The Goods Shed is so inclusive. They accept me for who I am, they know with my neurodiversity there are times when I need to decompress and are so supportive.

Caban Eco has been an amazing project to be a part of, I am so passionate about leading a more eco-friendly lifestyle so helping others to do so has been incredible for me.

- T, Caban Eco, F.A.N & T.R.A.I.N volunteer