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We aren’t confused. We know who we are!

By Karen Delaney, Executive Director Here at the Volunteer Center of Santa Cruz County, we are approaching 60 years of serving our community, creating a growing movement to connect people for good through acts of service across every issue and in every part of our ...
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Share the Warmth This Winter

Join Our Annual Coat Drive! Winter is here and it’s time to come together to share the warmth with those in need. The Annual Winter Coat Drive, hosted by AmeriCorps Seniors Monterey Bay RSVP, (a program of the Volunteer Center's Empowered Aging Division) is almost ...
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Making the Holidays Bright in Santa Cruz County

This holiday season, our community came together in an extraordinary way to make a difference for those in need. Thanks to the incredible generosity of over 1,000 donors, adopters, volunteers, sponsors, and partners, the Adopt-A-Family program served more families than ever before, including: 600 families ...
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Upcoming Events

Group photo of 16 diverse volunteers and staff members of the Volunteer Center of Santa Cruz County, standing outside their building. They are smiling and posing together on a sunny day, with one person holding a clear trophy, celebrating their community service achievements.

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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Volunteer Spotlight

The Golden Hammer Crew: Building Dreams with Habitat for Humanity

For the Golden Hammer Crew, volunteering is more than just a chance to develop new skills; it’s about camaraderie and sense of community.

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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.

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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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