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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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.”
