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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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Latest News

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, ...
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Connect for Good with the Volunteer Center

At the Volunteer Center of Santa Cruz County, our mission is simple: to transform our community through volunteerism and empower everyone to be the difference. We know that when people are connected to causes they care about, and given the right tools and support, everything ...
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Upcoming Events

  • July 23 - August 14

    A Matter of Balance: Falls Prevention Program
    Free Class for Seniors in Watsonville
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  • August 7-Sept 7

    Santa Cruz Gives
    Nonprofits: Submit Your RFP to Participate!
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  • August 26

    Literacy Tutor Orientation
    11:30am - 12:30pm via Zoom
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  • September 10th

    Literacy Tutor Orientation
    11:00am -12:00am via Zoom
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  • September 24th & 26th

    Matter of Balance: Coach Training
    1:00pm - 5:00pm
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Volunteer Spotlight

Meet Jenna

June 19, 2015
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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

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