As a play assistant you will work 1:1 or 2:1 with two children (one in the morning and one in the afternoon) on specific targets and create learning opportunities through play and fun in a natural environment setting. Play assistants will be paired with a specific child based on experience and qualifications. The age range is 3 to 16 years.

SPRING IS ON ITS WAY...Do you love walking and talking, how about trying our befriending role as a walking buddy to support a visually impaired person in Sutton. We have one-to-one arrangements during the week or organised park walks at Nonsuch, Beddington and The Grove on Fridays.

Be part of our friendly accessible cycling team! Help participants, including those with additional needs, enjoy inclusive sessions—chat, support, and cycle alongside them, ensuring everyone has fun, feels confident, and stays safe.

Children from lower-income families are less likely to achieve academically than their better-off peers. Action Tutoring is a charity that works to level the playing field.

If you have a message to share or a story you want people to hear, then we would love to hear from you. Our volunteer speakers share their story and the aims of Guide Dogs to various different audiences, to help raise awareness of our cause.

"Bring joy and connection into someone’s life! As a Befriender, you’ll spend quality time with individuals who may feel isolated, providing companionship, a listening ear, and uplifting conversation. Your presence can make a real difference, offering emotional support and fostering meaningful relationships."

Volunteer as a minibus driver to bring residents to Sutton Lodge, where they can enjoy a hot meal, social activities, and company—opportunities they couldn’t access without your help. You will need a D1 driving license (unless you gained your driving license before 1997).

This is a critical strategic role with responsibility for financial issues of the charity including, helping to set setting budgets, financial reporting, supporting fundraising activities, and drafting and signing off the annual accounts. The finances and reporting should be in line with the Charity Commission guidelines. Your expertise will help support the successful delivery of current activities, and help us make sustainable plans for the future.

As a Lead Volunteer, you will assist the shop manager in leading, managing and planning for the development of a shop team. We’ll give you ongoing training and support to get you ready to lead a shift, train your team, and be left in charge. Best of all you’ll be raising vital funds to support people facing poverty around the world.