Three people standing outside a wooden building, three women and one woman crouching. Two women are smiling and holding tools; the woman in the middle has a large hammer, and the woman on the right has a saw. The woman on the left is holding a tape measure, bending down. The wood siding and windows of the building are visible in the background.

Volunteers

Our volunteers are central to our workshop, bringing their skills, energy and creativity to keep our community wood-working!

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Ways You Could Help…

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Woodwork and Making

Do you have experience in furniture, making/restoring or woodwork?

We’re always looking for hands-on people to help with:

  • Woodwork Projects

  • Restoring and upcycling furniture

  • Mentoring and sharing skills with others

  • Sharpening tools & workshop maintenance

If you love working with your hands and want to make a difference, we’d love to hear from you!

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Communications

No team is complete without great communicators!

We need enthusiastic people to help spread the word about our work. If you enjoy:

  • Writing for newsletters & social media

  • Spreading the word at community events & craft fairs

  • Helping organise our outreach campaigns

…then you could be a valuable part of our team!

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Four young women standing in front of a wooden building with a sign that says 'BOOMERANG' and a warning sign about dogs. They are smiling and laughing, with some making playful gestures.
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Volunteer Stories

Volunteers are at the heart of Boomerang. Whether they’re helping out in the workshop, supporting events or sharing their skills, their time and energy make everything we do possible. Here’s what some of them have to say about their experience.

Volunteer Stories

  • Young man with a shaved head, wearing a plaid shirt, smiling, standing in front of a pinkish metal shutter, wearing a watch with an orange strap.

    “I use Boomerang to calm down after work. I love the community side of it and having people to chat to”.

    EMILY - VOLUNTEER & HOST OF CARVING CLUB

    Emily's Story
  • A woman with short curly gray hair and glasses holding a smartphone in a woodworking shop. Behind her are shelves with various tools and supplies, including handles, rulers, and a first aid kit. She is working on a piece of wood placed on a wooden workbench.

    “Boomerang has a knock-on effect. Taking one step here gives you more confidence in other parts of your life”.

    SUE - REFERRED TO OUR WOODWORK FOR WELLBEING PROGRAMME

    Sue's Story
  • An elderly man holding a wooden slatted rack in a woodworking workshop. He is wearing glasses and a plaid shirt with a red and black pocket knife in his chest pocket.

    “They are fantastically skilled. I’ve never seen them yet be stuck for a solution for anything that has come through the door”.

    MAX - VOLUNTEER

    Max's Story

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We welcome anyone interested in volunteering with us. Space is limited, so please fill out the form below and we’ll get back to you as soon as we can.