Volunteer Hub

Welcome to our Volunteer Hub, where you can find local volunteering opportunities in the London Borough of 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.
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 send us an email to volunteer@vcsutton.org.uk and we’ll chase it up for you.

Library Housebound Service Book Selection Volunteer - Sutton Cultural Services

Help us bring the enjoyment of reading to residents who are unable to visit their local library by selecting books for our Housebound Library Service.

Park Friends Volunteer - Sutton Parks

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!

Gardener - Citizens Advice Sutton

Volunteer Gardener

Club Welfare Officer - Cre8 Football

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.

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.

Minibus Escorts - Sutton Lodge Day Centre

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.

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.

Handy Person - Sutton Mental Health Foundation

We are looking for someone with good DIY skills to help us with odd jobs and tasks around our building that are a bit beyond our skill level.

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.

Donation sorting volunteer - Community Champions

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

Front of House Volunteer - Historic Croydon Airport Trust

As a Front Desk Volunteer, you will be the welcoming face of Historic Croydon Airport, responsible for ensuring visitors have a smooth and enjoyable experience. You will manage visitor check-ins, handle donations, and support merchandising activities.

Puppy Raiser - Guide Dogs For The Blind Association

Are you a dog lover? Do you have the time to help raise a life-changing puppy? Would you like to make a difference to someone's life? If you've answered yes to these questions, then this role could be perfect for you!

Cheer Point Volunteer - Pancreatic Cancer UK

Join us in making our cheer points the loudest and purpliest, so our runners and walkers get the boost they need to make it over that finish line. Our London events for 2026 include London Landmarks Half Marathon (12th April 2026), London Marathon (26th April n2026), Thames Bridges Ultra (12th September 2026) and Royal Parks London (11th October 2026)

Assistant Sports Coach - Train Together London CIC

As an Assistant Coach volunteer with Train Together London CIC on the T2 Kidz Active Sutton programme (Carshalton SM5), you’ll inspire young people through sport, build coaching skills, and make a meaningful impact in your local community.

Get involved for next season 26/27! Football Team Manager/ Assistant Manager - Sutton Little League Football

Sutton Little League Football is now recruiting volunteers for the 2026/27 season! Share your love of football and help young players (ages 6–16) learn, improve and enjoy the game. No previous coaching experience is needed—full support is provided, and all volunteers complete the FA Playmaker course as part of their induction.

Junior Park Run Event Director

A wonderful opportunity for a Junior Park Run Event Director to be available to support the appropriate delivery of events taking place at Wilson's School in Wallington every Sunday (attendance at events not necessarily required).

Manor Park Friends ad hoc help with events or gardening - Manor Park Friends Group

Would you like to work with us in our lovely park providing events for the community? Are you a dog lover? Or is music or art your thing? Lots of roles for people of all ages and fitness levels.

Self Access Library Support Volunteer - Sutton Cultural Services

As a Self Access Library Support Volunteer, you'll help create a welcoming and supportive environment during the library's Self Access opening hours, when no staff are on site. You'll provide a friendly presence, assist customers with using library facilities, complete library tasks, and help ensure visitors can enjoy a positive library experience. Your contribution will help Sutton Libraries remain welcoming, accessible and inclusive for everyone.

Riding Lesson Support - The Diamond Centre for Disabled Riders

Volunteers will work closely with the staff, horses, coaches and riders. You can tack up and untack the horses, then lead the riders in their lessons. Some volunteers prefer just to assist in the lessons, rather than prepare the horses. We also need side walkers for each rider, sometimes two for each pony.

Youth Support Volunteer - MAPS Mentoring (Volunteer Centre Sutton)

MAPS Youth Support works with young adults in Sutton facing challenges or living with complex life circumstances. We match them with a dedicated Youth Support Volunteer who provides a safe, supportive space to listen, guide and encourage. MAPS Youth Support opens new opportunities, builds confidence and self-esteem and strengthens resilience. This new pathway supports young people aged 16-24 through a 12-week programme focused on achieving specific targets aimed at supporting engagement and participation in education, employment, training and life skills.