Volunteer Hub

Welcome to our Volunteer Hub, where you can find local volunteering opportunities in Sutton.

Look for a role using the search or filters. Read the role details to see if it’s right for you and what skills you need. Read our advice on work experience and volunteering if you are under 18.
Fill in the short form at the bottom of the page and tell the organisation why you’re interested.
We’ll check your form and send it to the organisation within 3 working days.
The organisation will usually contact you within 10 working days to explain what happens next. This might include an interview, references, or a DBS check.

If you haven’t heard anything after 15 working days, please let us know and we’ll chase it up for you. Download our "I want to volunteer" information sheet.

Treasurer - SACCO Sutton African and Caribbean Cultural Organisation

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.

Home Visiting Volunteer - Home-Start Sutton

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.

Wellbeing Support Volunteer (Wallington SM6) – Volunteer Centre Sutton

Support isolated older people in your local community, empowering them to make informed choices about issues that affect them and to remain independent for longer.

Minibus Driver (D1 license) - Sutton Lodge Day Centre

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).

Volunteer at Shine Night Walk London 2026 (19th - 20th September 2026) - Cancer Research UK

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.

Front of House and Activities Assistant at Honeywood Museum - Sutton Cultural Services

Join Honeywood Museum as a volunteer! Welcome visitors, answer calls, record admissions and assist in the shop. Help bring local history to life in the borough's flagship historic house and museum, and help support a diverse on-going programme of events for visitors of all ages.

Recruiting new Trustees (Secretary, Fundraising/Income generation, Marketing) - Sutton Women's Centre

Sutton Women’s Centre is recruiting to add to our Board of Trustees and we are looking for volunteers who are committed to making a difference in the lives of women in the local area. As a trustee, you will use your skills and experience to support Sutton Women's Centre and help it achieve it’s aims.

Co-Chair Cheam and South Sutton Integrated Neighbourhood Team - Cheam and South Sutton Integrated Neighbourhood Team

Cheam and South Sutton Integrated Neighbourhood team are seeking an individual who lives or works in Cheam or South Sutton to join their team. Integrated Neighbourhood teams aim to improve the physical and mental health of people across primary care, social care and voluntary organisations in the community. We are looking to recruit ASAP with someone looking to start in the early new year.

Activity Volunteer-Ryelands Care Home - MHA-Methodist Homes

As an Activity Volunteer you’ll support our Activity Coordinator to run group or 1-1 activity sessions. We do bake, do flower arranging, arts and crafts, quizzes, bingo and much more!

School Governor - Sherwood Park School

Member of the Governing Board for Sherwood Park School - a warm and friendly, all age foundation special school, with high aspirations for our fantastic pupils. The Board act as critical friends to the Senior Leadership Team, providing strategic direction and challenge with oversight of the education provided by, and financial management of, the school. If you are interested in joining our friendly team, please do get in touch; we would love to meet you and have a discussion about the role.

Mentor A Young Person In Sutton - MAPS Mentoring (Volunteer Centre Sutton)

Join MAPS Mentoring as a Volunteer Mentor and support children and young people in Sutton who are facing challenges and dealing with complex life circumstances. You could transform a life with just an hour a week.

Meeter-Greeter Volunteer - Sutton Carers Centre

Be a friendly first face for unpaid Carers — those supporting family or friends with illness, disability, or other challenges. As a Meeter-Greeter Volunteer, you’ll help create a welcoming environment, ensuring every visitor to Sutton Carers Centre feels comfortable and supported from the moment they arrive.

Case Study Volunteer - Age UK Sutton

Do you have a background in writing, journalism or editing? Help us to capture the stories of our clients and stakeholders.

Volunteer Gardener - St Raphael's Hospice

Help to maintain and nurture the gardens and grounds at St Raphael's Hospice

Trustee, Historic Croydon Airport Trust - Historic Croydon Airport Trust

Historic Croydon Airport Trust is the Charitable Incorporated Organisation established to operate the hugely popular Croydon Airport Visitor Centre and archives. Croydon Airport was London and the UK's first purpose built international airport. We are looking to increase the number of our volunteer Trustees to lead the organisation through the next stage of its development. These are "hands-on" working positions. The positions are unremunerated and for an initial period of 3 years.

Volunteer Driver - MHA-Methodist Homes

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.

Community Cuppa Volunteer - Sutton Vision

Help host warm, welcoming Community Cuppa mornings for people with sight loss in the London Borough of Sutton. Spark conversation, build connections and share helpful information about activities, services and support.

Learning Disabilities support volunteer - EcoLocal

Volunteer to support people with learning disabilities at our Monday Community Allotment sessions in Carshalton. Help individuals or small groups fully engage with gardening activities in a friendly, inclusive environment.

Walk and Talk Volunteer - Age UK Sutton

Walk and Talk Buddy Volunteers accompany clients on a gentle weekly walk in their local area for up to 12 weeks. The aim is to help vulnerable and isolated older people in Sutton regain confidence to go outdoors, improve their fitness, and reconnect with their community.

Homewares Volunteer (BANSTEAD VILLAGE) - Oxfam

As a Homewares Volunteer you will help our friendly shop team by putting your stamp on this fab department. If you’re a fan of collectibles, homewares, and bric-a-brac then we want you in our team. Best of all you’ll be raising vital funds to support people facing poverty around the world.