News and Events
Scam and Fraud Prevention Workshop for Older Adults
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Upcoming Events
March 28
Scam and Fraud Prevention Workshop for Older Adults.
Learn More»April 13
Beach Clean Up and Global Volunteer Month Kick-Off.
Learn More»April 29
Outstanding Volunteer Awards with the County of Santa Cruz Volunteer Initiative Program
Learn More»May 14
Be the Difference Awards
Learn More»May 21
Celebrate Potential at Community Connection
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Volunteer Spotlight
Meet Austin Lee, Second Harvest Food Bank Volunteer
Austin volunteers on Saturdays, helping pack produce bags that go out to over 65,000 community
members each month.
Hopes Closet Levels the Playing Field for Kids
Hopes Closet provides clothing, shoes, books, and toys to families in need.
Meet the Volunteers at Boulder Creek Fire Protection District
2023 Recipients of the Be the Difference Award for Rebuilding Community After Disaster for their tireless support and brave response efforts to emergencies throughout their district.
Meet Dale Bieser: Volunteer Docent Extraordinaire!
2023 Recipient of the Be the Difference Award for Building a Green & Sustainable Community.
Aisha Charves Takes Charge
Feeling a call to action, Volunteer Center staffer Aisha Charves responded. Aisha used her community organizing skills to initiate clean-up in flood-damaged Paradise Park.
Volunteering – A Community Effort!
“It has been a privilege to serve and bless a family in our community, and in some ways, it has unified the park.”