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News and Events

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

Meet Kaitlin

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

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