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

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

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.

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 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.