An introduction to our volunteer projects

Volunteer Centre Sutton run a broad range of our own volunteer projects, all managed by our team. Please click on the links below to find out more.

MAPS Mentoring

MAPS Mentoring is an award-winning programme supporting children and young people to achieve their full potential through the support of a one-to-one volunteer adult role model.

Sutton Befrienders

Sutton Befrienders aims to reduce social isolation and loneliness for older people and adults with support needs living in the London Borough of Sutton. We do this through matching vetted and trained volunteers with people who have little or no social connections and regard themselves as lonely. As well as providing one to one support, we run a wide range of group activities tailored to their needs.

Youth Participation and the Young Commissioners

Empowering young people across Sutton to have their voices heard, influence decision-making and create positive change.

Health Navigators

Providing health checks for local people through community outreach sessions across Sutton.

Supporting the Ukrainian Community in Sutton

Working with Ukrainian Families to provide vital support and help them integrate in the community.

Benefits Form Filling

Our Benefits Form Filling Project runs in partnership with Citizens Advice Sutton and Together for Sutton. Residents are referred to our volunteers who provide one-to-one support to complete benefits forms and access financial assistance.

Afghanistan Support

Our Afghanistan Support Project welcomes and supports the integration of new residents from Afghanistan into the London Borough of Sutton. 

Wellbeing Support Project

Wellbeing Support Project provides tailored support to promote independence via a monthly home-visiting service for older adults in Wallington (SM6 postcode), many of whom may be housebound or experiencing poor health or mobility.

Community Volunteer Squad

The Community Volunteer Squad is a project that connects volunteers with local people to perform basic, one-off, 'helpful tasks'.

Community Health and Wellbeing Workers

Community Health and Wellbeing Workers provide holistic support for entire households in specifically targeted areas. In Partnership with​ Benhill & Belmont GP Centre and Robin Hood Lane Health Centre

MAPS Advocacy

MAPS Advocacy provides independent Advocates for children and young people in Sutton involved in child protection proceedings, Looked After Children and Care Leavers.

Volunteers Week 2026

Discover how volunteers' time, support and kindness make a difference to the people of Sutton