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VOLUNTEER

Volunteers are at the heart of everything we do

By volunteering with us, you can be part of something positive in Merton — helping tackle climate change, supporting local people, and creating a greener, healthier future for everyone.​

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Our volunteers help run projects that support local families, reduce waste, improve green spaces, and much more. Their time, energy and enthusiasm is what makes our work possible.

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Whether you can spare a few hours a month or want to get more involved, there’s a place for you here — and we’ll support you every step of the way.​

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Some volunteers take their involvement further by becoming Community Changemakers, playing a central role in developing and leading our activities. It’s an opportunity to hone your skills and confidence, build new connections and help shape the work happening in your community.

Community Changemakers

Volunteering with us is a chance to...

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  • Meet new people and feel more connected to your community

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  • Make a real, tangible difference locally

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  • Support projects that help people and the planet

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  • Learn new skills and gain valuable experience

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  • Build confidence and try something new

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  • Improve your wellbeing by spending time outdoors and with others

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  • Be part of a friendly and supportive team

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  • Volunteer in a way that fits around your schedule

​Join over 340 volunteers already making a difference!

Opportunities to get involved

Take a look through the volunteering opportunities below and apply using the links provided. This helps us understand your interests and availability so we can match you with the right role and support you from the start.

Community Changemakers

COMMUNITY CHANGEMAKERS

Help shape Sustainable Merton's projects and activities in your local community

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Play an active role in shaping and leading Sustainable Merton’s activities, helping to strengthen our volunteer community and support positive change across Merton. Community Changemakers bring their ideas, experience and interests to our work, helping us build community resilience, deepen community ownership and ensure volunteers have a meaningful voice in what we do. Flexible role. Commitment: Monthly contribution dependent on the project(s)/activities you are involved in.

Community Fridge

COMMUNITY FRIDGE

Volunteer at our Community Fridge to reduce food waste and help share surplus food with those who need it most.

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Fridge Volunteer

Help reduce food waste, support local people, and build community. Friendly role, no experience needed. Commitment: One 2.5-hour session monthly on Mondays or Wednesdays.

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Fridge Volunteer Lead

Lead a Fridge station, support volunteers, and help sessions run smoothly. Develop leadership skills while supporting local people. Commitment: One 2.5-hour session monthly on Mondays or Wednesdays.

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Volunteer Cleaning Lead

Help keep our Fridge safe, clean, and welcoming. Lead cleaning and hygiene checks and support volunteers. Commitment: One 1.5-hour clean-up session monthly on Mondays or Wednesdays.

COMMUNITY GARDENING

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Garden Maintenance Volunteer

Use your practical skills to help maintain Mitcham Orchard. Support DIY, repairs, and garden improvements while promoting sustainability and community wellbeing. Flexible volunteering. Commitment: Minimum one session per month.

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Community Gardening Volunteer

Help grow food, care for community greenspaces, and support local wildlife. Enjoy being outdoors and learn new gardening skills. Flexible volunteering. Weekly or monthly sessions. Commitment: Minimum one session per month.

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Lead Volunteer (Internal)

Help shape community gardens across Merton. Support planning, guide volunteers, and develop climate-friendly green spaces. Flexible role. Commitment: Ongoing involvement in meetings, sessions, and working group.

Help care for green spaces, nurture fruit trees and grow local produce in our community.

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MERTON GARDEN STREETS

Merton Garden Streets

Help make Merton greener through street planting and community gardening.

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Volunteer Street Coordinator

Bring neighbours together to transform their streets. Coordinate local planting days, inspire others to get involved, and enhance biodiversity. Flexible role. Commitment: Minimum 8 weeks.

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Seed Library Volunteer

Help keep our Seed Libraries stocked, organised, and welcoming. Support biodiversity, connect communities, and share seeds locally. Training and ongoing support provided. Flexible role. Commitment: Around 1 hour each fortnight.

THE PRELOVED STUDIO

Help reduce textile waste by sorting, repairing and creating items from surplus fabrics.

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Preloved Studio Lead Volunteer

Lead sewing-based volunteer sessions at the Preloved Studio, supporting community members to learn, repair, and repurpose textiles. Promote Sustainable Merton’s ethos of reducing textile waste while fostering an inclusive, creative environment. Commitment: One 2-hour weekday session per month on Tuesdays (10am–3:30pm) for at least six months.

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Preloved Studio Assistant Volunteer

Support creative sewing and textile repair sessions at The Preloved Studio. Help people learn new skills, reduce textile waste, and build community. Commitment: One 2-hour weekday session per month on Tuesdays (10am–3:30pm) for at least six months.

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Repair Cafe

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Help keep household items in use for longer and reduce waste through our Repair Café events.

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Volunteer textile Repairer

Use your sewing and textile repair skills to help save clothes and household fabrics from waste. Share your knowledge, support the community, and promote reuse. Flexible role. Commitment: At least three Saturday Repair Café sessions per quarter.

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Volunteer electrical Repairer

Use your electrical repair skills to help save household items from landfill. Share your knowledge, support the community, and reduce waste through hands-on repairs. Flexible role. Commitment: At least three Saturday Repair Café sessions per quarter.

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Repair Café Data Volunteer

Help measure the impact of our Repair Cafés by recording repairs, weighing items, and tracking waste reduction data. Support sustainability and community action. Flexible role. Commitment: At least three Saturdays per quarter.

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Repair Café General Support Volunteer

Help Repair Café events run smoothly by welcoming attendees, supporting repairers, and promoting repair and reuse. Meet new people, reduce waste, and support your community. Flexible role. Commitment: At least three Saturdays per quarter.

Do you have a question about our volunteer opportunities? Please send an email to volunteer@sustainablemerton.org.

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