Your support is Needed Now, more than Ever.
A message from Karen Delaney, Executive Director Friends and Community, Right now, the Volunteer Center is facing a $300,000 shortfall due to rising costs and unprecedented government funding cuts. This means we are at risk of losing vital programs that provide a lifeline for seniors, adult learners, justice-involved individuals, and our entire volunteer network. I … Read more
Scam and Fraud Prevention Workshop for Older Adults
By Volunteer Center AmeriCorps Seniors Are you an older adult who would like to learn how to protect yourself from scams? There are effective ways to protect yourself and avoid becoming a victim. The Volunteer Center AmeriCorps Seniors and Village SCC have partnered with Shandra Handley from County of Santa Cruz Consumer Fraud and EP … Read more
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 county. We are proud to receive a number of federal … Read more
Share the Warmth This Winter
It’s time for us 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 here, and we need your help.
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. Photo by Shmuel Thaler / Santa Cruz Sentinel.
Giving Thanks to You
Your actions ease isolation, strengthen our community, and touch the lives of thousands across Santa Cruz County and beyond. Through these connections, the people whose lives you touch—and who see your work—find hope.
Four Ways to Give Joy this Holiday Season with Adopt-a-Family
In Santa Cruz County, more families than ever are hoping for a holiday miracle. Nearly 600 families—including over 2,000 children and teens—are on this year’s Adopt-a-Family list, making it the largest in our program’s history. These are families from all walks of life who face difficult times and often heartbreaking challenges.
World Mental Health Day: It’s Time to Prioritize Mental Health in the Workplace
Despite our belief of being an innovative and civic-minded community, a majority of our institutions still subscribe to the belief that mental health is a personal responsibility rather than an organizational obligation to employees.
September is National Literacy Month!
At the Volunteer Center, we are proud to highlight our literacy program, which connects dedicated volunteer tutors with individuals in Santa Cruz County who seek to improve their English language skills. Our program is more than just teaching; it’s about empowering people to communicate effectively, gain confidence, and open doors to new opportunities. This month, … Read more
Connect for Good with the Volunteer Center
Volunteering: Good for the Community—and for You! Volunteering provides essential support to those in need, raises awareness about important causes and issues, and strengthens the fabric of our community. But the benefits go beyond that—they extend to you, the volunteer. The right volunteer opportunity can help you make new friends, build professional connections, learn new … Read more
