As a Volunteer Telephone Befriender, you’ll help improve the quality of life for older people who are socially isolated and may feel lonely. You’ll call once a week to have a chat for about half an hour to help the person feel less isolated. You’ll also encourage them to access services and facilities within their community.

Do you enjoy spending time with older people? Help run our friendly Monday sessions by setting up, making drinks, running activities and giving everyone a warm welcome in a fun, social space.

As a Lead Volunteer, you will assist the shop manager in leading, managing and planning for the development of a shop team.

If you love getting out and about but also want to support a cause in achieving it’s aim, then becoming a Collection Box Coordinator could be the right step for you. You will be involved in displaying our iconic collection boxes in your local community to help raise funds for Guide Dogs.

An Independent Visitor (IV) is a volunteer who visits and befriends a child or young person living in care.

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.

Exciting opportunity to support a beginners' class teaching English with support and guidance from a fully qualified ESOL teacher

Help us run our inclusive play sessions for autistic and ADHD children in Sutton

Join a Park Friends group to maintain, improve and promote parks and green spaces. Volunteering opportunities are varied including: litter picking, gardening, organising and supervising events and activities, wildlife projects, practical conservation, tree planting, children's activities, bidding for funding, reporting incidents etc. Help make your park a great place to visit by joining one of our friendly and inspiring friends groups!

Meeting and greeting visitors to the repair cafe

Help to create readers in local schools through 1-1 sessions.

Do you love trees and being outdoors? Help plant, maintain and improve the trees and woodland areas, whilst learning new skills in tree identification and practical management.

Driver for every other Wednesday afternoon

As a volunteer driver you’ll support our MHA Community members by providing transport to MHA groups. Some of our members are isolated and rely on their volunteer driver to take them to their activities.

Join Sutton’s Meals on Wheels as a driver or escort! Bring hot meals and friendly visits to older residents, supporting independence and brightening lives in your local community.

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.

Become a Home Visitor Volunteer with Home-Start Sutton! Give 2–3 hours weekly to support families facing challenges. Offer friendship, encouragement, help parents and children thrive. Full training provided.

"There are so few times you can do something practical to help. Hosting refugees felt like a practical thing to do." Sarah, R@H Host. Have a spare room in your home? Interested in hosting refugees?

As a Befriender you’ll be matched with a member and visit them regularly in their own home to bring friendship, company, and a chance to chat. You may also offer practical support such as; reading a newspaper or their favourite book or accompany the member shopping or to a recreational activity.

Are you involved with one of our member organisations or involved in the voluntary and community sector in Sutton? Would you like the opportunity to use your local knowledge and develop your skills to help steer our organisation forward? We are looking for new trustees to join our Board and contribute to Community Action Sutton and the work we do supporting and developing Sutton's vibrant and diverse voluntary and community sector.