A Big Win for Volunteers!
The Volunteer Center receives the High Five Community Service Excellence Award from FOX 35 and Monterey Credit Union!
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July 1-24
A Matter of Balance: Falls Prevention Program
Free Class for Seniors in Santa Cruz
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YouthSERVE Summer Institute
Weeks 3 & 4
Free Summer Program for ages 11+
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A Matter of Balance: Falls Prevention Program
Free Class for Seniors in Watsonville
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Literacy Tutor Trainings
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Volunteer Spotlight
Volunteers Transform Lives at the Homeless Garden Project
HGP brings together a community of volunteers, interns, customers, and trainees to collaborate in support of their mission. This blended experience breaks down the profound sense of isolation felt by many people experiencing homelessness while providing a platform for those who want to learn and take action.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Hopes Closet Levels the Playing Field for Kids
Hopes Closet provides clothing, shoes, books, and toys to families in need.
