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Literacy Tutor Orientation
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Be the Difference Awards
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Literacy Tutor Orientation
Learn How to Join the Tutor Team
Free Orientation »May 14
VIP Awards
Outstanding Volunteer Awards at the SC County Board of Supervisors
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Celebrate Potential
Community Connections Celebration
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CitySERVE Awards
Santa Cruz City Council Honors Civic Volunteers
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Literacy Tutor Orientation
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Free Orientation »June 2
SC Pride Parade
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Volunteer Spotlight
A Love of Learning Leads to Literacy and More
Cecilia Ogarrio-Munoz stood before a packed crowd of cheering family and supporters at the Henry J. Mello Center for the Performing Arts in Watsonville. Proudly wearing her cap and gown, Cecilia walked across the stage to receive her high school equivalency degree, or GED.
Meet Ellen: Volunteer with Americorps Seniors / Monterey Bay RSVP
Ellen, a retired real estate agent and now a proud member of AmeriCorps Seniors/Monterey Bay RSVP, has been with the Volunteer Center since the spring of 2023.
Meet Ron and Jim: Friends in Service
Neighbors, workout partners, volunteers, and friends for over 15 years – Jim Kinney and Ron Marquez have a long history of community service.
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.