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Feb 7 2024

Join us for Mental Health Awareness Night at the SC Warriors!

Join the Volunteer Center Community Connections Program and our partners in raising awareness for Mental Health with the SC Warriors! February 23rd at 7 pm @ Kaiser Permanente Arena GET TICKETS The Santa Cruz Warriors are hosting its first-ever Mental Health Awareness Night on Friday, February 23rd at 7 pm @ Kaiser Permanente Arena as ...

Feb 4 2024

Who Inspires You? Call for Nominations

Nominate your Volunteer Hero to receive a Be the Difference Award! Do you know an individual, business, nonprofit, or community group who makes their moments matter through volunteerism?  Nominate them for a Be the Difference Award! The Annual Be the Difference Awards, hosted by the Volunteer Center of Santa Cruz County and sponsored by Santa Cruz Community ...

Jan 10 2024

Vote for Volunteers!

We’re participating in the Target Circle program! Vote for the Volunteer Center of Santa Cruz County and help direct Target’s giving to support volunteers in our community. If you shop at Target and are a member of Target's loyalty program, you automatically earn "votes" for local nonprofits every time you shop. These votes are turned into ...

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Volunteer Spotlight

A Love of Learning Leads to Literacy and More

Cecilia Ogarrio-Munoz stood before a packed crowd of cheering family and supporters at the Henry J. Mello Center for the Performing Arts in Watsonville. Proudly wearing her cap and gown, Cecilia walked across the stage to receive her high school equivalency degree, or GED.

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Meet Ellen: Volunteer with Americorps Seniors / Monterey Bay RSVP

Ellen, a retired real estate agent and now a proud member of AmeriCorps Seniors/Monterey Bay RSVP, has been with the Volunteer Center since the spring of 2023.

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Meet Ron and Jim: Friends in Service

Neighbors, workout partners, volunteers, and friends for over 15 years – Jim Kinney and Ron Marquez have a long history of community service.

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Meet Austin Lee, Second Harvest Food Bank Volunteer

Austin volunteers on Saturdays, helping pack produce bags that go out to over 65,000 community
members each month.

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Hopes Closet Levels the Playing Field for Kids

Hopes Closet provides clothing, shoes, books, and toys to families in need.

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Meet the Volunteers at Boulder Creek Fire Protection District

2023 Recipients of the Be the Difference Award for Rebuilding Community After Disaster for their tireless support and brave response efforts to emergencies throughout their district.

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