Volunteering is Good for You
The NHS says “there’s good evidence that volunteering brings benefits to both the person volunteering & the organisation & people they support... Improved quality of life.. Better ability to cope with ill health.. Healthier lifestyle.. Meeting new people.. Improved self-esteem & sense of purpose... 
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Why Volunteer With Us?
Talking Shop is a community volunteer project in Sandford-on-Thames, just next door to Littlemore, Rosehill & Kennington and a short bus or cycle ride from Oxford city centre. We set up to provide a much-needed community hub for our area and through our volunteer teams we offer valuable opportunities for people to develop skills, confidence, experience and to make new friends.

Our volunteers run a number of different activities and community services and we run a community café and shop in our space through the week.  

We welcome people of all ages, backgrounds and levels of experience (including none!). We support our volunteers to work at their own pace and to develop experience and confidence through their time at Talking Shop. Volunteering with us is a great opportunity to learn new skills, get work experience or a reference, to meet new people and to make a real difference in the community.
How to Find Out More or Get Involved
Click on the boxes below to find out more about some of our teams. 
Or use our contact form to find out about our
  • garden team (working Mondays, 10am-12)
  • Knit & Stitch group (drop in Mondays 10am-12 or Thursday 6pm-8)
  • bike mechanic team - Spoke Shop
  • Good Neighbour Network
  • brilliant behind the scenes teams - including admin, communications, finance, leaflet delivery 

​To get involved or to ask any questions please use our contact form here.