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.

Shop Volunteer (Sutton branch) - Princess Alice Hospice

Volunteering in one of our shops not only makes a difference to those we care for, it will make a difference to your life too. In our vibrant, sociable shops you will find new friends, colleagues, whilst gaining a wealth of valuable experience and also bagging a bargain for yourself!

Repair Cafe Welcome Team - Ruskin Road Repair Cafe

Meeting and greeting visitors to the repair cafe

The Thursday Club Activities OR Kitchen Volunteer (for those with Dementia and their carers) - Wallington Community Wellbeing Charity/St Paul's Church Roundshaw/Wallington Wellbeing INT

Join The Thursday Club as a volunteer and make a real difference! Help create a warm, welcoming space with activities and refreshments, supporting people with Dementia and their carers.

Community Action Sutton Trustee - Community Action Sutton

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.

Sutton Youth Board Member (11-25 year olds) - Volunteer Centre Sutton

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.

Tour Guide/Steward at Little Holland House - Sutton Cultural Services

Welcome visitors and tour groups, and share the fascinating history of Little Holland House, a unique Arts & Crafts style house in Carshalton Beeches, designed and built by Frank Dickinson, between 1902 and 1904.

Home Visiting Volunteer (Short Term) - Home-Start Sutton

Home Visitor Volunteer with Home-Start Sutton! Give 2–3 hours a week for 6 months to support families facing challenges. Offer friendship, encouragement, help parents and children thrive. Full training provided.

Helping Hands Project (HHP) - Jigsaw4u

If you are over 18, have a willingness to support families achieve positive changes, an understanding of the effects domestic abuse has on adults and children and are able to build trusting relationships and offer emotional and practical support then we’d love to hear from you.

Community Garden volunteer - Hill House

Join an exciting new project to grow something amazing in a community space, grow, paint, build and transform together!

Community Volunteer Squad - Volunteer Centre Sutton

Do you enjoy doing a good deed? We’re looking for local people to support others with one-off tasks such as DIY, gardening, assembling, driving, or simple fixes — all at times that suit you. Tasks are shared regularly via WhatsApp, and you can pick and choose the ones that match your location, timings and interests!

Community Donations & Data Bank Coordinator - Cre8 Football

The Community Donations & Data Bank Coordinator helps Cre8 Football manage and grow our local impact through coordination of community donations and support of our Data Bank activities. This includes overseeing data recording for our national digital inclusion network contributions and managing donations we receive from local businesses and organisations.

Volunteer Befriender - MHA-Methodist Homes

As a Befriender you’ll support one of our male residents by visiting him regularly to bring friendship, company, and a chance to chat.

Trainee Lead Volunteer (BANSTEAD VILLAGE) - Oxfam

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.