About the Organisation
Sutton Scouts is a vibrant local community where over 1,500 young people aged 4-18 take part in weekly adventures, building confidence, skills for life and friendships. Powered by passionate volunteers, we create fun, varied experiences that help young people grow - and make a real difference.
What you will be doing
Depending on your skills and interests, you can:
- Support behind-the-scenes tasks that keep Sutton Scouts running smoothly.
- Use your skills where needed, such as bookkeeping, gardening, maintenance or admin, or simply be an extra pair of hands.
- Help with occasional events, camps, and practical tasks.
What's in it for you?
You can be very flexible about the time you can give and what tasks you want to be involved with. You’ll also build leadership and teamwork skills while being part of a supportive team working together.
One of the best things about being part of Sutton Scouts is the chance to try new activities, visit new places, and have experiences you might not otherwise have such as:
- Taking part in activities like climbing, shooting, kayaking, and camping at local Scout sites.
- Joining events and competitions with other Sutton Scouts groups.
- Exploring outdoor spaces such as for hikes and wide games.
- Supporting community events, trips across the UK (and occasionally abroad), and learning practical outdoor skills.
As part of Sutton Scouts, you’ll make a real difference to young people in your community, have access to training and development opportunities, and have fun meeting new people along the way.
What skills will you need?
A willingness to share your time and talents where they are most useful.
Scouts actively aim to make volunteering as inclusive as possible. Support is available to help volunteers take part, including adjustments for disabilities or additional needs. Roles can be shaped around availability, skills and confidence levels.
Our minimum age requirement for all adult volunteer leaders is 18.
Adult volunteers in Scouts are required to complete an Enhanced DBS check as part of the organisation’s safeguarding process. This is arranged through the Scouts’ own DBS system and is supported by references and other suitability checks.
Application process: once you have expressed interest via the form below, your details will be sent to Sutton Scouts who will then contact you directly for next steps.
What's the time commitment and where?
Time Commitment:
Depends entirely on what time you feel you can offer and what tasks you are involved with.
Location:
Hybrid. Many of our support roles can be done remotely from your own home or you may volunteer to support one of our Scout groups based in locations across the London Borough of Sutton including Sutton, Wallington, Beddington, Cheam, Carshalton, Worcester Park and Belmont.
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 hold and store your information for the purposes of this process and to pass on your contact details to the organisation you have applied to volunteer with.