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.

NHS Health Complaints volunteer advocate - Advocacy for All

Help people have a voice when it matters most. As a volunteer advocate, you'll support individuals through the NHS complaints process, ensuring their experiences and concerns are heard. You'll receive comprehensive training, develop valuable skills, and make a positive difference in your local community.

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.

Horticulture Volunteer - Share Community

Do you have green fingers? Would you like to use your gardening skills to help others? We have a beautiful garden site based at Springfield Hospital in Tooting where we provide horticulture training for disabled people and those facing health-related barriers to employment. This helps them move towards personal goals, opening up career opportunities and building confidence and self-esteem.

Local Group Member - Tools with a Mission

A Local Group is a team of people who share our passion for livelihood creating tools, and gather to collect tools from their area. Many also arrange tool collections at local supermarkets, DIY stores and garden centres. Many also offer talks to local community groups and even speak on local radio. Some groups sort the tools before arranging collection, and some even do some refurbishment, such as grinding off rust and fixing loose handles.

Front of House Volunteer at Whitehall Historic House - Sutton Cultural Services

Whitehall Historic House is a Tudor building & has an important role in the Cheam local community. We are seeking Front of House Volunteers to welcome visitors to the building & offer a high level of customer service as they explore the House. You may be asked to lead short tours around the building to individuals & groups. Training will be provided.

Appropriate Adult - Kingston Advocacy Group

An Appropriate Adult volunteer provides support to a vulnerable detainee in Kingston police custody whilst being interviewed by police.

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.

Fairtrade Volunteer - Sutton Fairtrade Community Group

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.

Sutton Sea Cadets Volunteer - Sutton Sea Cadets

Volunteering with Sutton Sea Cadets isn’t just about giving back - it’s about learning new skills, meeting great people, and helping young cadets grow into confident, capable leaders. No prior experience is needed - we provide full training.

Wellbeing Support Volunteer – Volunteer Centre Sutton

Support isolated older residents in the local community through weekly friendship-based visits or calls, helping them to feel more connected, valued and less alone.

Dementia Wellbeing Volunteer - Age UK Sutton

Help us to deliver our Dementia Wellbeing Programme designed to uplift, and empower people living with dementia, their loved ones, and carers.

Walking Group Leaders - Sutton Befrienders (Volunteer Centre Sutton)

Join Sutton Befrienders as a Walking Group Leader – share your love of walking, support others to stay active, build friendships, explore the outdoors, and enjoy community connection.

Volunteer Trainer for Job Application Training for young people Friday 13 November 2026 - Causeway Education

Help Year 10 students build confidence and interview skills through fun, interactive mock interviews. Volunteer alongside others, share your workplace experience and make a meaningful difference in just one morning. Takes place at Harris Academy Sutton (SM2 5QP) Friday 13 November 2026 8.00am - 12.15pm.