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News and Events

Celebrating Our CitySERVE Volunteers!

CitySERVE, a partnership between the Volunteer Center and the City of Santa Cruz, connects caring neighbors with meaningful ways to serve — from beach clean-ups and graffiti paint-outs to landscaping local parks and greeting guests at the Civic Auditorium. CitySERVE volunteers also bring connection and ...
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5 Reasons to March with the Volunteer Center at Santa Cruz Pride on June 1, 2025

By Ares G. C. Wakamo, VC Staff. If you're on the fence about coming to PRIDE this year—whether you're an ally or part of our 🌈 community—consider this your official nudge. You know you want to! Here are five fabulous reasons to say yes: 1. ...
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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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