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

Supporting children and young people to build confidence, resilience and brighter futures.

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.

Youth Participation and the Young Commissioners

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

Sutton Befrienders

Reducing loneliness and helping older people and adults who may feel isolated stay connected with their community.

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

Wellbeing Support Project

Wellbeing Support Project provides tailored support to Sutton’s older residents to promote independence and reduce loneliness and isolation via a regular home-visiting service, with priority given to those who are housebound or experiencing poor health and mobility.

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.

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.

Afghanistan Support

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

Community Volunteer Squad

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

Volunteers Week 2026

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