About the Organisation
Sutton Cultural Services runs 8 libraries and 3 heritage houses across the borough. We create welcoming spaces where children and families can learn new skills, explore creativity, and have fun together.
What you will be doing
In summer 2026, Cultural Services will be producing Summer in Sutton - a free events and activities programme for primary school aged children in the borough, that aims to support their wellbeing and foster a love of reading. As part of the programme, we’ll be commissioning 22 free events that meet the project's aims, to be led by local facilitators in the performing and creative arts, as well as sports and physical activity.
We’re looking for a small number of youth volunteers (aged 14 - 17) and adult volunteers (18+) to be part of a panel that shapes this programme. The panel will also include members of Cultural Services staff.
As a Commission Panelist, you will review applications for Summer in Sutton 2026 events, share your thoughts and questions both in writing and verbally, and attend an in-person panel meeting to help decide which events are funded.
What's in it for you?
- Opportunity to meet new people.
- Opportunity to contribute to a borough wide funded project.
- Sharing your knowledge and enthusiasm to make a difference to the children’s offer in Sutton.
- Learn new skills and enhance current skills.
- Improve your CV and future job prospects, or your UCAS application (youth volunteers).
- Gain a sense of pride and satisfaction from helping others in your local community.
What skills will you need?
- A warm, polite and friendly manner.
- Enthusiasm for meeting and chatting with people.
- Interest in the local area.
- Interest or experience in the cultural or health sectors.
- Interest or experience in working with children.
- A proactive and positive attitude.
- Confidence sharing your opinions.
Age range: we are looking for youth volunteers (14 - 17) as well as adult volunteers (18+)
Please use the message box in the form below to send a paragraph about why you are interested in and suitable for the role.
What's the time commitment and where?
Time Commitment:
Up to 2 hours reviewing applications independently. Up to 2 hours attending the panel meeting in late February / early march 2026.
Role Address:
Sutton Central Library, St Nicholas Way, Sutton SM1 1EA
How can I apply?
Please complete the form below and we will put you in contact with the organisation. It’s helpful if you can tell us a little about yourself and why you’re interested in this role in the message box below.
By completing this form you agree for us to pass on your contact details to the organisation.