Welcome to Men’s Sheds on ChangeX! Shed by Shed, we're building a global movement of spaces where men can come together to find meaning, purpose, friendship and belonging. Here you can learn more about Men's Sheds and learn how to start or join a Shed in your local community. I'm looking forward to helping you get started.
- Phil Johnson, US Men's Sheds Association
The Idea
A Men's Shed is a dedicated, friendly and welcoming meeting place where men can come together. It's a place where men can share their skills and knowledge with others, learn new skills or redevelop old skills. Good health is based on many factors including feeling good about yourself, being productive and valuable to your community, connecting to friends and ...
A Men's Shed is a dedicated, friendly and welcoming meeting place where men can come together. It's a place where men can share their skills and knowledge with others, learn new skills or redevelop old skills. Good health is based on many factors including feeling good about yourself, being productive and valuable to your community, connecting to friends and maintaining an active body and an active mind. Becoming a member of a Men’s Shed provides a safe and busy environment where you can find many of these things. Also, importantly, there's no pressure. Men can just come and have a chat and a cuppa if that's all they’re looking for.
Men's Sheds is a global movement with thousands of Sheds now spread across 10 countries. The Men's Sheds movement is also growing around the US with new Sheds opening in Hawaii, Philadelphia, Michigan and soon Minnesota.
"I like going to the Men's Shed for the company and the fun!! There is the fun and mischief guys would get up to at work - replaced at the Shed."
- Gerry Walsh, Athy Men's Shed, Ireland
How to get involved
Time:
As a leader you’ll need approximately 1 day a week to start and maintain a shed in your local community.
Sheds are spreading across the world and quickly popping up across the US. Here you can find an overview of what's involved. Both the ChangeX team and the International Men's Sheds team are on hand to help you once you decide to start!