Volunteer with us

• One-to-one support role to enable a visually impaired to get and about with a sighted guide for a local walk, activity or access local shops/cafes.
• After a matching processing, we will arrange and introduction with the person that you will be befriending and a regular session and time commitment arranged suitable for both parties. We would ask you to email in weekly activity updates.
• References and an enhanced DBS is required for this role.

• host a coffee morning for visually impaired service users at one of our 3 regular venues (in Worcester Park, Cheam and Wallington) that run once a month
• Provide you with latest news and activities list to promote to the attendees living in the local area.
• Tables are reserved at the venues and Sutton Vision table-top banner provided. There will be two volunteers at each venue supporting the group with ordering of refreshments and taxi collections .

• To reach out by phone or email to community organisations etc as directed and set up talks
• To attend and deliver talks tailored to the particular audience (children, older people etc)
• To capture information and enquiries and bring those back to Sutton Vision
• To record details of the event on our database so we can track our relationship with the organisation
• To represent Sutton Vision at community events
• To be able to talk to members of the public about our work, about sight loss and about volunteering
• To capture information and enquiries and bring those back to Sutton Vision

• Review management accounts produced by CAS
(outsourced provider)
• Answer any accounting queries
• Monitor and advise on income management (we have a
range of one off and multi-year donors)
• Oversee and assist the production of year end accounts
carried out by CAS – with particular emphasis on
restricted/unrestricted splits
• Handle bank payments and movement of cash or put in
place controlled procedures
• Produce finance-related board reports, liaising with the
treasurer
• Assist the CEO/CAS where required with areas of finance;
e.g. expenses, payroll, Uwallet, Pleo,
• Assist the CEO with budgets and reports for funding
applications and reports to existing funders
Skills/ experience required:
• Accountancy experience
• A real interest in supporting the visually impaired community
in Sutton.
• Good computer skills including Microsoft application and
Xero.
• An ability to present financial information with clarity to a non
financial audience – verbally and in writing.
• References and a DBS are required for this role.
Benefits of volunteering with us
• Full induction about Sutton Vision, sight loss and sight guide
training given
• DBS at no cost to the volunteer
• Opportunities to learn new skills and meet new people
• Regular volunteer coffee mornings & appreciation events
• Supportive supervision and volunteering environment
• Travel and food expenses reimbursed, where applicable
• Flexible volunteering arrangements
• A reference after one year of volunteering

• Welcome visitors into Sutton Vision, directing visitors to their activities and recording attendance data on our database, Lamplight.
• Make calls to service users to flag up future activities and take part in regular surveys/outcomes monitoring.
• Answer the phone and route calls to relevant staff members or pass on messages.
• Ordering stationery and other essential supplies.

• Visit shops/community spaces in the London Borough of Sutton to request the display of our posters/leaflets to promote our activities
• To represent Sutton Vision in the community
• To be allocated an area such as Carshalton, Sutton etc to speak to shopkeepers and community leaders to ask permission to post our materials

• Support staff with set up of activities by arriving 30 minutes prior to start of session.
• Meet & greet members arriving for activities.
• Host the session (bingo, quiz, scrabble) or other support by making refreshments, scribing for quiz. Sight guide people that request support through the building and to the taxi or dial-a-ride area in the carpark.

• Fulfil all the legal duties of a trustee and ensure that the charity complies with its governing document, charity law, company law and other relevant legislation. 

• Set organisational strategy and oversee the delivery of that strategy. 

• Agree and monitor business and financial plans to support strategic delivery. 

• Ensure sound financial stewardship of Sutton Vision’s funds and assets. 

• Take overall responsibility for safeguarding and health and safety of Sutton Vision clients and staff. 

• Scrutinise performance, ensuring that Sutton Vision’s resources are used effectively to achieve our charitable objectives. 
• Ensure compliance with external regulation and best practice. 
• Take responsibility for risk management, ensuring risks are identified, assessed and mitigating action is taken wherever possible. 

• Support the Chief Executive and team to deliver the organisational strategy. 

• Promote Sutton Vision and act in the best interests of the charity. 

• Lead the culture of Sutton Vision, ensuring decisions and behaviours reflect our values. 

• Engage with Sutton Vision’s stakeholders. 

• Attend and participate in all Board meetings (Trustees will be asked to attend six board meetings a year, two in person (normally between 4-6pm). 

The full role description pack can be downloaded here: Trustee RD 2026 1

We are also looking for a Treasurer to join our Board.

Treasurer responsibilities

Treasurers have specific responsibilities delegated to them; however, all trustees, not just the Treasurer, are responsible for the charity’s finances and should be able to understand, consider, and comment on financial information.
Key accountabilities

Overseeing and presenting budgets, internal management accounts, and annual financial statements to the board of trustees

Leading in the board’s duty to ensure that proper accounting records are kept, financial resources are properly controlled, invested, and economically spent, in line with good governance, legal and regulatory requirements.

Leading in the development and implementation of financial reserves, cost management, and investment policies

Liaising, where applicable, with the appropriate member of staff responsible/finance volunteer for the financial activities of the organisation

Chairing the Finance and Risk committee in line with standing orders and terms of reference, and reporting back to the board of trustees

Monitoring and advising on the financial viability of the charity.

Overseeing the implementation of and monitoring specific financial controls and adherence to systems

Advising on the financial implications of the charity’s strategic plan

Acting as company secretary

The full role description pack can be downloaded here:  Trustee RD 2026 1