Featured Project List:

This January, honor Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.'s vision of a "Beloved Community" by joining us for MLK day of Service.

Our Annual Winter Coat Drive is Here!

Starting Jan 13, donate coats or volunteer to sort and distribute.

Become A literacy Tutor!

Join an upcoming orientation and change the lives of English Language learners!

Give Now to Support Volunteers

Your donations go right to work in your community. Together, let's connect for good.
VOLUNTEER
PARTNER
DONATE

News and Events

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 ...
Read More →

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 ...
Read More →

Giving Thanks to You 

A Note of Gratitude from our Executive Director. This is a heartfelt note to let you know how grateful I am for you. Since 1967, the Volunteer Center has been the home for people to come together and connect for good. I am incredibly proud ...
Read More →

More News and Updates »

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!

Click the image to learn how the Volunteer Center can help you connect for good!

Volunteer Spotlight

Meet Barbara

August 4, 2015
Read More about Meet Barbara

Meet Jenna

June 19, 2015
Read More about Meet Jenna

Meet Kaitlin

June 19, 2015

Kaitlin Fasse arrived at  Volunteer Center office last fall seeking a volunteer position, or as it turned out, several volunteer positions. After six years in an uninspiring office job, Kaitlin was longing to dive into work that excited her on a soul level. For Kaitlin, that work was educating and mentoring youth, even if it … Read more

Read More about Meet Kaitlin