If you have time or skills to share, there are plenty of ways to get involved behind the scenes at Sutton Scouts. Pick a role that fits around your commitments and bring your skills where they’re needed — whether that’s bookkeeping, admin, building maintenance, gardening or event planning. Support volunteering is flexible, with no regular weekly commitment required — we appreciate any time you can spare.
About Sutton Scouts
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’ll be doing
Depending on your skills and interests, you could:
- Support behind-the-scenes tasks that keep Sutton Scouts running smoothly
- Use your skills where they’re needed most — bookkeeping, gardening, maintenance, admin, or simply being an extra pair of hands
- Help with occasional events, camps and practical tasks
What’s in it for you?
You can be as flexible as you need to be about the time you give and the tasks you get involved with. You’ll also build leadership and teamwork skills as part of a supportive team.
One of the best things about being part of Sutton Scouts is the chance to try new activities and visit new places, such as:
- Activities like climbing, shooting, kayaking and camping at local Scout sites
- Events and competitions with other Sutton Scout groups
- Outdoor spaces for hikes and wide games
- Community events and trips across the UK — and occasionally abroad
As part of Sutton Scouts, you’ll make a real difference to young people in your community, access training and development opportunities, and have fun meeting new people along the way.
What skills will you need?
Just a willingness to share your time and talents where they’re most useful.
We aim to make volunteering as inclusive as possible, with support and adjustments available for disabilities or additional needs. Roles can be shaped around your availability, skills and confidence.
Minimum age for all adult volunteers: 18.
All adult volunteers complete an Enhanced DBS check as part of Scouting’s safeguarding process, supported by references and other suitability checks — this is arranged for you once you get in touch.
Time commitment and location
Time: Entirely up to you — depends on what you can offer and which tasks you take on.
Location: Hybrid. Many support roles can be done remotely from home, or you may volunteer at one of our Scout groups based across the London Borough of Sutton, including Sutton, Wallington, Beddington, Cheam, Carshalton, Worcester Park and Belmont.
How to apply
Fill in our short enquiry form and tell us a little about yourself and why you’re interested — we’ll then be in touch directly to talk through next steps.
