We would love as many residents as possible to give their time to help make a positive difference in our local community. Whether it's an hour every now and then or a regular weekly commitment, we are here to help you to find the right volunteering opportunities.

Volunteers

We work to support, enable and champion volunteers.

Volunteer Opportunities

Search through hundreds of exciting volunteering opportunities to make a positive difference in your local community.

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Volunteering During Lockdown

Across the UK, people are providing essential support to friends and family who need help. Find out about the current restrictions and how to volunteer safely.

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Inspirational Stories

See some inspirational stories of local people dedicating their time and the positive effect it has on the local community and our borough.

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Safeguarding Volunteers

We are committed to helping volunteers stay safe. Check out the latest safeguarding doc for information on where to go for help.

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Employee Volunteering

Through Merton Giving, we are able to offer businesses volunteer opportunities to enable you to make a positive difference in your local community.

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Youth Volunteering

Are you looking to make new friends, start something new or gain experience for your future career?

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News For Volunteers

How Volunteering Helped Improve My Mental Health

When we think about volunteering we consider the positive impact that volunteers have on the lives of those that benefit from their efforts, but there are studies that evidence that there is measurable, positive impact on the wellbeing of volunteers.

11 Mar 2021

47 years of volunteering and counting

Volunteering during lockdown has become somewhat of the ‘norm’ for people in Merton. For Harry, this has been the ‘norm’ for over 47 years.

9 Sep 2020

Volunteering exceeds expectations

Sustainable Merton’s Community Champions are a group of 73 local residents passionate about improving the environment, encouraging sustainable behaviour change, and addressing issues around waste, air quality, energy, and food.

9 Sep 2020

Wimbledon Guild delighted with support from local people

During the coronavirus pandemic, Wimbledon Guild has been supporting over 600 existing customers as well as providing assistance to over 400 vulnerable people in Merton who have been referred to the charity through the COVID-19 Community Response Hub.

9 Sep 2020

716

offers of help from
local volunteers
during lockdown

21

new volunteer
registrations
this month

7

new Home Visits
Library volunteers
are recruited