Join the team!

 

The Cart Shed wishes to recruit up to two new trustees

The Cart Shed is looking for someone with any of the following attributes:

• Experience as a trustee or board director.

• A professional or researcher with a specialisation in education and/or social care; or professional finance experience

• Lived experience of a mental health issue desirable: either personal experience, or experience supporting a relative with a mental health issu

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Geographical proximity to Herefordshire/The Cart Shed desirable.

 

Trustees are expected to attend every board meeting. They take place once every 3 months and last about 3 hours. They are held at The Cart Shed location in Herefordshire.

Trustees may also be asked to carry out tasks relevant to their area of expertise and will be expected to familiarise themselves with the activity of the charity and to support events where appropriate.

The position is not remunerated and the appointment is for three years, renewable.

The Charity Commission sets out the key role and responsibilities of a Trustee in their online publication accessible via this link The essential trustee: what you need to know, what you need to do - GOV.UK

 

Applications by 30th April 2026

 

How to apply:

Please send a CV and a short letter explaining why you are interested in the position to David Hunt, Chair of Trustees via info@thecartshed.co.uk

Please use this email address as well to ask for additional information or to arrange an informal conversation about the work of the charity.

 

Come and help run our amazing charity

 

 

 

Young Volunteer Needed!​​​

 

Are you aged 18 - 25 and looking for a volunteering opportunity, maybe something to  help you gain experience for a future career either with young people or related to the natural environment?

You could be just the person we need to support our staff running Young Cart Shed. Obviously we value all ages of volunteers but this particular programme needs some additional younger aged volunteers to be positive younger role models for the group.

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Some qualities that would be advantageous:

Energetic and physically active

Willing to take part in games

Model positive engagement and enthusiasm

Understanding of risk management whilst outdoor and taking part in activities

Able to engage with and manage positive peer interactions – able to handle testing language calmly and professionally and with humour

Comfortable engaging with youth culture

Capable of maintaining fair but firm boundaries

Have a relaxed approach

Uses initiative

Shares creative ideas

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Does this sound like you? Could you give 1 or 2 days a week for a minimum of 3 months?

We're waiting to hear from you...         

(If you'd like to chat this through, give us a call or email info@thecartshed.co.uk and ask to speak with Ian or Nikki)    

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The Cart Shed Mental Health Practitioner

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Applications always welcome from qualified mental health practitioners, registered nurses and AHPs

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You will be fully supported by our friendly and experienced team, and get the chance to experience The Cart Shed's innovative way of working.

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We'd love to meet you - Job Description and Application Form are below

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