Befrienders will meet people outside their homes, and go out locally together to do activities chosen by members. This could be going for a walk, cycling round the park, or helping with grocery shopping. As a volunteer Befriender you'll offer support and friendship to adults with learning disabilities and/or autism. Members of the scheme may also have a physical or sensory disability, and mental health needs.

Become a Trustee with Sutton Lodge Day Centre. Our aim is to combat loneliness and isolation and help our older community keep active and social. We offer a drop in day centre service, providing a two course hot meal and lots of activities. We also provide a meals on wheels service in conjunction with Sutton Council.

Four times a year, under 18s (or under 25 if SEND), living and studying in the London Borough of Sutton, can volunteer to share their views with key decision makers.

We need help sorting donations in our zero waste community reusing centre. All donations are ethically rehomed or recycled.

1-to-1 mentoring of a young person during their journey of release from prison.

Join our Community Food Growing Project as a volunteer Befriender! Help participants engage with activities, make friends, and feel supported while enjoying gardening, fresh air, and a welcoming community. Everyone is welcome, no experience needed.

Would you like to help keep Sutton green and full of wildlife, plants and animals? Help boost the urban biodiversity of Sutton by undertaking practical habitat management at Beddington Farmlands.

Did you know that Sutton borough is registered as a Fairtrade community? We work to promote Fairtrade and encourage Sutton residents to think global when they buy local. Fairtrade is a direct way to make a difference to the impact of climate change on small farmers in developing countries.

Be a Buddy for newly arrived Afghan families and individuals who have recently migrated to Sutton and are rebuilding their lives in safety.

Volunteer as a minibus escort 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.

Shine Night Walk is an event Cancer Research UK runs across the country, but London hosts our biggest one—and this year it's on the weekend of Saturday 19th to Sunday 20th September 2026. Please help us make this night as magical as possible by volunteering your time in a role and shift of your choice. If you're not sure, we can assign one for you, and you're welcome to change it at any time.

Meeting patients at the bedside and gathering song requests from them, their visitors and the ward staff.

Join our Community Food Growing Project! Enjoy fresh air, learn new skills, and meet friendly people while gardening together. Tasks for all abilities—everyone welcome, no experience needed. Get involved today!

Volunteers are required to assist with a range of practical conservation / grounds maintenance activities at nature sites around the Borough, including wildlife gardening work at Sutton Ecology Centre.

As a Volunteer Driver/Befriender for The Hello Club, you will be a 'buddy' for a new member, to make them feel comfortable and supported in their first few visits. You will make a real and lasting difference to the lives of older people who are experiencing social isolation or loneliness.

The Club Welfare Officer supports the club by ensuring policies and processes promote a safe and positive football environment for all participants. This role contributes to welfare information provided to volunteers and coaches and is a first point of contact for welfare matters.

The County Ambassador will work with our Volunteering Coordinator to support our team of local volunteers (the people who collect tools, speak on our behalf and represent us in churches and community groups.), Recruit new volunteers and Promote our work locally.

Support us with the collection and delivery of donations to and from the Donation Centre, shops, the Hospice and the Warehouse.

The Events Coordinator helps Cre8 Football plan and deliver varied community and football-related events, including player presentations, CPD sessions, workshops, and fundraising activities. The role supports both internal volunteer events and wider community engagement.

As a Befriender you’ll be matched with a resident and visit them regularly at the care home to bring friendship, company, and a chance to chat