Volunteer Center of Santa Cruz County

Hello Future Friends! Friends of Santa Cruz Public Library is looking for volunteer bookstore hosts for our downtown library bookstore. You will be helping patrons buy books as a cashier and host of the bookstore. This is a great way to meet other book lovers and to support your local Libraries.:) Shifts available: Saturday 10am -1pm Saturday 1pm to 4pm Wednesday 4-6pm Other shift may become available as well. We will train you to operate the POS system and how we organize sales. This is an ongoing volunteer opportunity so we hope that you will sign up for a reoccurring shift such as every Saturday or every other Wednesday. Once you express interest we can talk about the process. Get Involved...Select the Red "Express Interest" button below **This is a Referral Opportunity, which means it is run directly by one of our nonprofit partners. Once you express interest, someone from the partner organization should follow up with you shortly to discuss confirming you as a volunteer for this opportunity.

Santa Cruz, CA

9/26/18 4:00 PM +more

Volunteer on the Homeless Garden Project Farm! On the farm you will meet the crew, learn more about the farm, and join that day's activities which may include: weeding, harvest, planting, building compost and more. Projects are weather dependent and defined by the day's priorities. We often can't tell you exactly what project you'll be working on in advance. Wear clothes you don't mind getting dirty and closed toed shoes! We have tools and gloves for you to use, but you can also bring your own for your comfort. Drop in days are Thursday - Friday. Arrive between 10am and 11am and stay as long as you want or until 2pm. On Saturday and Sunday drop in anytime between 10am-4pm. Rain cancels drop in volunteer days. **If you want to volunteer with a group of more than 5 people please contact the Homeless Garden Project office to schedule: (831) 426-3609 abundance

Santa Cruz, CA

9/27/18 10:00 AM +more

The Monterey Bay Birding Festival is a yearly event that celebrates the fall migration of hundreds of birds arriving to the region through field trips, work shops, and lectures. Please join the all-volunteer MBBF Planning Committee as we celebrate Monterey Bay area's bounty and beauty with locals and people from all over the world. September 27-30 on the top floor, Civic Plaza Building, 275 Main Street, Watsonville, CA. No birding knowledge or experience necessary! Must be age 18 or older. Fun-filled opportunities include: participant packet preparation/ set-up and clean-up; festival greeters; vendor and workshop support; check-in/registration; hospitality support; food prep and service; field trip departure support. Learn more on our website at http://www.montereybaybirding.org/volunteers/, or email montereybirdingevents@gmail.com

Watsonville, CA

9/27/18 5:30 PM +more

Join us at Evergreen cemetery for a few hours of work maintianing and restoring this historical site. We meet every Friday from 9:30 to 12:30. There are projects for all abilities. Lunch is provided at noon.

Santa Cruz, CA

9/28/18 9:30 AM +more

Gardeners help maintain the Native Plant Demonstration Garden which includes weeding, planting and pruning. No particular gardening skills required, just a love of the outdoors and a zest learning about plants and gardening! Gardeners work at our main office so there isn't any strenuous walking. They generally work out on our back patio where we have benches and a cement path. We are wheelchair accessible and welcome everyone! We'll teach you whatever you need! We have field guides to help volunteers learn about the native plants of the Pajaro Valley and the names of plants that we typically restore out in the wetlands. You'll learn how to use the tools the gardeners use on site from our amazing cohort of regular volunteers. You'll learn SO MUCH about plants that exist in the wetlands of the Pajaro Valley and about restoration. Many of ou volunteers are eager birders and are always happy to share what they see around us while they work. Our volunteers come from such a large array of professions so you are guaranteed to learn something and meet some interesting people.

Watsonville, CA

9/28/18 11:00 AM +more

Help visitors with hands on art projects! Every week there's a new project! Evemts are typically Saturdays from 10am to 1:30pm; Saturdays from 10am to 2pm and Fridays from 4:30pm to 8pm Upcomint events include: Play Day, Bird Mask Making, Bird Fun Fest, Friendship Braceletes, Flower Crowns, Youth Rock Show and Watsonville Film Festival. Lead family-friendly activities that get folks moving and inspire creativity. Think fort building, bubble making, dance parties, and more! Learn new skills, make new friends, and leave a lasting impact on your community. Training will be provided at the event. You can sign up for a specific shift -- and learn more about all the upcoming events at the Museum of Art and History Eventbright page here: https://www.eventbrite.com/o/volunteers-at-the-santa-cruz-museum-of-art-amp-history-14444764478 Get more information about volunteering for this project and others at the Museum of Art and History...Select the Red Express Interest button below **This is a Referral Opportunity, which means it is run directly by one of our nonprofit partners. Once you express interest, someone from the partner organization should follow up with you shortly to discuss confirming you as a volunteer for this opportunity.

Santa Cruz, CA

9/28/18 4:00 PM +more

Join us Saturday, September 29, at beautiful Seabright Beach from 10am-1pm to enjoy scenic views and help remove non-native plants. We will be removing ice plant along the dunes just past the volleyball corts, below 4th Avenue and heading toward tthe yacht harbor. Come join us, and see how this place has been transformed into a coastal paradise with the help of dedicated neighborhood stewares. Directions to Seabright Beach: The meeting spot is the entrance to Seabright Beach part of Twin Lakes State Beach on the west side of the yacht harbor. From the intersection of Highway 17 (ending in Santa Cruz), and Ocean Street, take Ocean Street straight down till it ends. At the intersection, make a left hand turn. You have the river on the right, and the beach boardwalk beyond that. Climb the hill, and shortly after passing the train trestle, make a quick right hand turn ont East Cliff. Follow this down towards the ocean; it will curve to the left, and start going down a hill right across from the Santa Cruz city Museum of Natural History where a large grey whale sculpture is present. At the bottom of the hill, is the entrance to Seabright Beach (at the corner of Mott Ave. and East Cliff Drive) where we will meet up. Seabright Beach has no parking lot, but you can park anywhere on the neighborhood streets where there is not a "No Parking" sign or red curb. There is no neighborhood permit parking that you need to worry about. Afterward, consider taking a stroll or a dip at the beach, and feel good that you helped this special spot. See you there!

Santa Cruz, CA

9/29/18 10:00 AM

Volunteers are needed to help us prepare vegan meals on Saturdays and Sundays from 12pm-3pm. No experience is needed as we always need help with the basics of washing and cutting vegetables. We will provide training for cooking volunteers that are able to commit to volunteering once a month. Experienced cooks are always welcome to share their expertise. Volunteers are welcome to join us in serving the meal at the Post Office from 4pm - 6pm and with clean up afterwards. We especially need help with clean-up after the meals from 6pm to 7pm. Volunteers also support us with composting, data entry and event planning.

Santa Cruz, CA

9/29/18 12:00 PM +more

Young Volunteers are Needed to Tutor Seniors in Technology Help seniors navigate in the digital age and stay connected with their community with their personal electronic devices. From e-mail to iPads, our seniors need your help and with the community center's recent upgrade to Windows 7 your assistance will be more important than ever! This opportunity is open to youth ages 11-18. The next Senior Tech Days from 12pm to 3pm are scheduled for: September 15th and 29th October 13th and 20th November 10th December 1st and 15th All Senior Tech Days are held on Saturdays from 12pm-3pm at the Louden Nelson Community Center. Sign Up by clicking on the red box below. We will confirm your attendance one week prior ot the project day.

Santa Cruz, CA

9/29/18 12:00 PM +more

Hear wonderful music and be part of an organization that brings chamber music to our area and supports local musicians! We are seeking volunteers to join our refreshments committee for one performance or serve on a regular basis. Volunteers help set-up, serve refreshments and clean-up. You can also bake something delicious! We have recipe suggesstions and will cover the cost of ingredients. Selling concessions during intermission help the Santa Cruz Chamber Players with community building, sociability and fund raising. Get Involved...Select the Red "Express Interest" button below **This is a Referral Opportunity, which means it is run directly by one of our nonprofit partners. Once you express interest, someone from the partner organization should follow up with you shortly to discuss confirming you as a volunteer for this opportunity.

Santa Cruz, CA

9/29/18 7:30 PM +more

Volunteers are needed to help Food What put on our primary fundraising event of the year. All funds raised go to support our powerful, transformational youth empoowerment programming. You can support local youth through healthy food, job training and personal empowerment opportunities by volunteering at this one-day event. It's a past paced event, so if you have experience working at events we need your help! Day/Time: you can volunteer for one or more shifts Set-up from 12pm to 4:30pm Food Service from 4:30pm to 6pm Clean Up from 6:30pm to 9:30pm We will provide lunch and dinner for all volunteers at the event. Volunteers who take the later shift will be able to hear FoodWhat youth share their narratives of growth over the year, which is truly the most impactful part of the year for the FoodWhat family. Get Involved...Select the Red "Express Interest" button below **This is a Referral Opportunity, which means it is run directly by one of our nonprofit partners. Once you express interest, someone from the partner organization should follow up with you shortly to discuss confirming you as a volunteer for this opportunity.

Santa Cruz, CA

9/30/18 12:00 PM +more

The City of Santa Cruz Commission for the Prevention of Violence Against Women (CPVAW) has planned a one-day "awareness and prevention" conference called Transforming Together on Saturday, October 6, 2018 at the Louden Nelson Community Center. This is an all day event and we'll need volunteers throughout the day to help us run it! Our goal is to bring women, men, and gender non-conforming citizens together in a collective effort to prevent sexual harassment, domestic violence, and sexual assault in our community. ​The easiest way to sign up is on the Sign UP Genius form bit.ly/ TransformingTogetherVolunteers Please sign up for a few hours or the entire day to help us out where you can. We greatly appreciate it. VOLUNTEER SCHEDULE: 7am to 9am: Morning set up and registration 9am to 10am: Registration, usher in the auditorium, kitchen help, support tabling organizations 10 am to 12pm: Registration, usher in the auditorium, kitchen help, support tabling organizations, support the "chill out" zone 11:30 to 1:30: Collect donations for lunch and help with lunch service, support tabling organizations, support the "chill out" zone 1pm -2pm: usher in the auditorium 2pm -4pm: Registration, kitchen help, support tabling organizations, support the "chill out" zone 4pm - 5pm: Registration, usher in the auditorium, kitchen help, support tabling organizations 5pm - 6:30pm: Registration, End of day clean up. ​The easiest way to sign up is on the Sign UP Genius form bit.ly/ TransformingTogetherVolunteers **This is a Referral Opportunity, which means it is run directly by one of our nonprofit partners. Once you express interest, someone from the partner organization should follow up with you shortly to discuss confirming you as a volunteer for this opportunity.

Santa Cruz, CA

10/6/18 7:00 AM

Join Kaiser Permanente in partnership with the Volunteer Center of Santa Cruz County for a day of volunteerism at Del Mar Elementary School. We are looking for volunteers to help beautify the school by gardening, cleaning, painting and building picnic tables/benches. DATE & TIME: Saturday, October 6, 2018 7:30 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. (light breakfast at 7am and lunch included) REGISTRATION: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/2018SantaCruzVolunteer Deadline to register: Monday, October 1. Registration is accepted only via the link above to the first 100 registrants. No experience is necessary. KP will provide all the supplies needed for this event. Volunteers will receive a KP T-shirt (while supplies last). Please, no children under 15 are allowed at this volunteer opportunity. Please register using this link: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/2018SantaCruzVolunteer

Santa Cruz, CA

10/6/18 7:00 AM

Habitat for Humanity will host our Annual Fundraising Event, Saturday, October 13, at Inner Light Center, and we need your help! PRE-EVENT VOLUNTEERS: Friday, October 12, 3pm-6pm: Assist with facility and silent auction set-up, kitchen organization and light food prep. You do not need food service experience for this opportunity. Wear comfortable clothes. EXPERIENCED CULINARY VOLUNTEERS: Saturday, October 13, 3pm –10pm. Organize and tray appetizers, provide table service, pass appetizers, attend to the soup/salad station and the beverage bar, and pitch in for clean-up. Wear black Pants and white top. EVENT VOLUNTEERS: Saturday, October 13, 3pm –10pm. Work with a team of volunteers to put the finishing touches on the facility, complete silent auction set-up and pitch in for clean-up. The non-culinary tasks do not require prior experience, and are open to all interested Volunteers. Wear black Pants and white top. This is a unique opportunity to work with an experienced event coordinator and gain food and event experience. Your donation of time will be a wonderful gift to our community in support of Habitat for Humanity Monterey Bay, a non-profit organization dedicated to providing homeownership to qualified low income families in Santa Cruz and Monterey. RSVP by Monday ,September 17, for further information.

Soquel, CA

10/12/18 3:00 PM +more

Come join us on October 13th from 9am to 12pm and help give back to the land that provides us with our drinking water. The Sycamore Grove Clean-Up Project aims to restore an area of public land along the San Lorenzo River near Highway 9 before the "first flush" of rain arrives and washes debris down the river. Restoring this sensitive riparian habitat will increase water quality in the river, therefore benefitting the wildlife that resides there. In addition, Sycamore Grove is directly upstream from the intakes for the City Water Department drinking water treatment plant. Restoring the area will also improve drinking water quality for City of Santa Cruz residents. Under the guidance of Santa Cruz Park Rangers and the City of Santa Cruz Water Dept & Parks and Recreation Dept, volunteers will be picking up trash and removing it from the area. Gloves, trash grab-sticks and trash bags will be provided. The terrain is mostly flat but can be steep in some areas. What to Bring: Bring clothing appropriate for outdoor work: boots, long pants, long sleeves and a hat. Bring your own water bottle. Light snacks and water will be provided.

Santa Cruz, CA

10/13/18 9:00 AM

Make a difference in your urban ecosystem by restoring the native habitat along the San Lorenzo River! Join ecology and native plant experts as they teach you about invasive plant species, and how to remove them. Invasive species grow rapidly along the two-mile long Santa Cruz Riverwalk and hinder the growth of native plants. This adversely affects the habitat of the native bugs, birds, and fish, that all depend upon a healthy, riparian environment. River Health Days are a great introduction for anyone who is interested in learning more about invasive or native species and the San Lorenzo River ecosystem. At the end of the day, volunteers can look back on the work they’ve accomplished, the people they’ve connected with, and know that they’ve made a difference in their community that day. Equipment, gloves and refreshments are provided. More specific meeting location will be shared upon registration. Sign up to volunteer here. Location: We will be on the riverwalk in Downtown Santa Cruz. This River Health Day is about a 2 hour event that starts at 9:30 am and goes until 12:00 pm, but we encourage people to commit to however long they desire! Whether you would like to stay for half an hour, an hour, or even a little more than two hours, we are happy to see you out there! Learn more and sign up: https://coastal-watershed.org/event/river-health-days/

Santa Cruz, CA

10/13/18 9:30 AM +more

Support people with disabilities as they search for employment! Access2Employment is hosting its annual Job Fair on Thursday, October 18th from 3:00 to 7:00pm at the Coconut Grove. Volunteers are needed to assist from 3:00 to 9:00pm with 3 available shifts: Set- up from 3-5pm Welcoming employers / agencies and escorting them to their booth and assisting with booth set-up as needed Assiting with parking validation and signs in front of building During the event from 5pm-7pm Greet job seekers and provide information at the welcome table Distribute T-shirts and welcome packets Assist in organizing the puclic around the resume review table Generally assist employers and agencies as needed from 4:00 - 6:30pm Assist attendees to access free parking Receive evaluations from jobseekers as they leave Clean up and take down booths from 7:00 to 9:00 Sign up below or contact Christina: (831)427-5070x117

Santa Cruz, CA

10/18/18 3:00 PM +more

GLOW is your night to experience the best fire and digital art in the Santa Cruz County area. Explore an open street filled with fire dancing and art. Get up close to flaming cannonades, sculptures and music in the Abbott Square plaza. Get hands-on in the electrified museum with interactive digital art, projections, and LED sculptures. Volunteers are neeeded to help with Set Up on Friday, October 19th. Volunteer Shifts are 3 hours between 9:00am and 5:00pm. Volunteers are needed at the event on Saturday, October 20th. Shifs are 3 to 5 hours between 3:30pm and 11:00pm Event volunteers help wih anything from working admissions, to selling memberships, helping fire artists, security, directing traffic and more! Volunteers are needed to help with clean-up on Sunday, October 21st. Shifts are 3 hours between 10:00am and 3:00pm You can sign up for a specific shift -- and learn more about all the upcoming events at the Museum of Art and History Eventbright page here: https://www.eventbrite.com/o/volunteers-at-the-santa-cruz-museum-of-art-amp-history-14444764478 Get more information about volunteering for this project and others at the Museum of Art and History...Select the Red Express Interest button below **This is a Referral Opportunity, which means it is run directly by one of our nonprofit partners. Once you express interest, someone from the partner organization should follow up with you shortly to discuss confirming you as a volunteer for this opportunity.

Santa Cruz, CA

10/19/18 9:00 AM +more

Restoration Saturday We invite you to participate in this family friendly outdoor volunteering activity helping to restore wetland habitat. Volunteer work includes planting native plants, removing exotic invasive plants, and helping in our native plant greenhouse. Afterwards we will go for a guided nature walk. The restoration group meets at the Fitz Wetlands Education Resource Center located at the top of the Pajaro Valley High School campus (500 Harkins Slough Rd) at 9 a.m. Please bring water, and wear layered work clothes, sturdy shoes and a sun hat. We will provide tools, gloves, and a snack. Please Note: organized groups of over 15 people or more should make sure to contact Mary K. with advance notice to ensure adequate supplies and tools Get Involved...Sign Up for This Opportunity or email the Project Coordinator for more info.

Watsonville, CA

10/27/18 9:00 AM

Watsonville Connect is a one-day community wide event that provides housing support and quality of life resources to individuals experiencing homelessness in our community. There are 2 shifts on Wednesday, November 14th: 8:30am to 12:30pm 12:00pm to 4:00pm You can volunteer for one shift or stay all day. Volunteers assist homeless clients in navigating the services available and help them identify what servcies they'd like to recieve. In order to provide an integrated system of care Watsonville Connect focuses on each aspect of homelessness, providing everything from California identification and disability benefits to clean socks and a warm meal. Hundreds of individuals, corporations, nonprofits, and government agencies provide PHC and its clients with services such as dental care, eyeglasses, family support, food, HIV testing, housing, hygiene products, medical care, mental health services, substance abuse treatment, SSI benefits, legal advice, voice mail, employment counseling, job placement, wheelchair repair, veterinary services, and more. We need 300 community volunteers to make this event possible! Location: Watsonville Veterans Memorial Building, 215 E. Beach St.

Watsonville, CA

11/14/18 8:30 AM +more

At Project Homeless Connect on Wednesday, November 14th volunteers will be offering free hair cuts to homeless people. Are you a hair stylist, barber or experienced in cutting hair? We need your help to offer this essential service to homeless individuals and their children. A registered nurse is on hand doing lice checks for everyone before they get a hair cut. The Event is from 11am to 5pm -- volunteers are asked to serve at least a 2 hour shift. Location: Watsoville Vet's Hall 215 E Beach St, Watsonville, CA 95076 Get Involved...Express Interest for This Opportunity: click the "Express Interest" button below.

Watsonville, CA

11/14/18 10:00 AM

Helping Hands volunteers make a crucial difference in the lives of low-income senior homeowners by providing free home safety checks. Volunteers help seniors remain independent and safe, and potentially add years to their lives. The Home Safety Check Superstars provide free home safety checks in senior homes, using a Fall Prevention Checklist (provided by Centers for Disease Control and Prevention). After the checklist is completed, Helping Hands will dispatch volunteers to complete the recommended home repairs and fix the fall hazards. Get Involved...Select the Red "Express Interest" button below **This is a Referral Opportunity, which means it is run directly by one of our nonprofit partners. Once you express interest, someone from the partner organization should follow up with you shortly to discuss confirming you as a volunteer for this opportunity.

Santa Cruz, CA

Through 12/12/18

Friday Night Live is looking for middle school and high school aged youth who want to work on projects that affect all of us in Santa Cruz County and build valuable skills to transfer in to employment. Youth will lead projects related to limiting access of substances to youth and environmental prevention policies to promote a safe and thriving community. While Friday Night Live youth work on many and varying projects, some of the projects include: Training and Special Events Coordinator: Help to plan events and trainings. Collect and order needed materials, contact venues and attendees, order food, send follow up emails, create flyers and appropriate advertising, and other event related coordination. RAMA: Responsible Alcohol Merchant Awards are given to local merchants who work to limit youth access to substances. Some duties include coordination, scheduling and conducting interviews, using a rubric to determine the level of award, promoting awardees through media press releases, working with law enforcement, and distributing awards. Choose Your Ride: is a campaign to promote safe rides and designated drivers through local restaurants and bars. Participating businesses offer promotions to designated drivers. Some duties include outreach to merchants for participation, distribution of materials, tabling at local events to promote the campaign, and project coordination. Day Out With Thomas: On July 28-30 and August4-6, Friday Night Live youth and staff volunteer and fundraise at the Day Out With Thomas events at Roaring Camp. Youth gain real job skills in food service, customer service, youth and adult engagement, taking tickets, boarding the train, and retail service. During the school year, Friday Night Live youth plan and implement a project to address a challenge in their school or community. Projects include improving school climate and promoting safe spaces, reducing substance use of young people, promoting positive social norms, and so much more. Youth leaders who volunteer for 50+ hours during summer session are eligible for a stipend and will be considered for additional youth conference and training opportunities. Volunteer for this project -- use the EXPRESS INTEREST button below to connect with the project coordinator. **This is a Referral Opportunity, which means it is run directly by one of our nonprofit partners. Once you express interest, someone from the partner organization should follow up with you shortly to discuss confirming you as a volunteer for this opportunity.

Santa Cruz, CA

Through 11/30/18

Do you have a desire to better your community? Be a Nieghborhood Pride Volunteer! Neighborhood Pride Volunteers help to eliminate graffiti in their community. You will select an area that you want to monitor and clean up graffiti. This is a free-lance volunteer opportunity, meaning you create your own schedule! We provide materials and training to support your efforts. Get Involved...Select the Red "Express Interest" button below **This is a Referral Opportunity, which means it is run directly by one of our nonprofit partners. Once you express interest, someone from the partner organization should follow up with you shortly to discuss confirming you as a volunteer for this opportunity.

Santa Cruz, CA

Through 12/5/18

The Walnut Avenue Family & Women’s Center (Walnut Avenue) is a strength-based family center. The mission of the Family Support Services program is to ensure that everyone who enters our doors feels welcomed, respected, and cared for. This department provides support to participants of other programs. FSS manages our food bank, donation room, operations (including front office), campaigns and annual event. Please contact the front office at (831) 426-3062 to sign up for a volunteer orientation. From there, you will be connected to the opportunity coordinator. Benefits of being a Community Relations Intern · Acquire skills to provide strength-based and trauma-informed care · Learn crisis intervention techniques and communication skills in a nonprofit office setting · Opportunity to learn community relations skills including donor relations · Gain skills in supporting the daily operations of a multi-program non-profit including administrative tasks · Gain skills in project management, events and fundraising · Opportunity to learn skills for managing a Food Bank/Pantry · Support multicultural /multilingual communities · Create social change Roles of a FSS Intern: Under general supervision, provide strength-based, trauma-informed, support to participants and staff at our agency. Job duties vary upon focus of interest & time commitment. Average of 4-10 hours per week. · Front Office Support · Food Bank/Donation Room · Campaign support (Sept.-Dec. only) Requirements & Qualifications: · Complete the Walnut Avenue Volunteer Orientation · Pass criminal background check/finger printing and application process · Completion of the front office training (one-on-one with Front Office Manager) · Commit to volunteer for a minimum of 3-6 consecutive months · Attend any required meetings with agency supervisor · Complete and return timesheet and other internship paperwork in a timely manner · Strong communication skills, welcoming demeanor and the ability to maintain clear boundaries · Ability to represent the agency with integrity · Comfortable supporting participants in crisis · Available for at least one day a week (Monday-Friday) during office hours (9am-5pm) · Access to internet to communicate via email with agency on a regular basis · Over the age of 18 · Bilingual helpful but not required · Complete an exit survey upon completion of volunteer program Knowledge, Skills & Abilities · Utilize the strength-based empowerment model to provide support to participants and staff · Ability to communicate effectively with participants from diverse socio-economic, cultural and educational backgrounds to gain rapport, maintain confidence, and obtain confidential information in a tactful and courteous manner · Ability to establish priorities to meet the needs of participants who may be under stress, in crisis, and addressing dangerous circumstances and multiple issues simultaneously · Informed on agency programs, community programs and local resources · Detail oriented with clear communication skills (verbal and written) · Capable of working collaboratively and independently · Commitment to maintain a mutually respectful & supportive work environment that values and empowers team members to collectively accomplish program goals · Strong interpersonal skills: commitment to uphold agency Code of Conduct, confidentiality and maintain a mutually respectful, professional work environment *Intern/Internships are usually connected with an individual receiving school credit from their college for their volunteer work with us. We are also open to creating internships for individuals that may not be getting school credit, but are willing to volunteer at least 10 hours a week for 3+ consecutive months. It is the policy of Walnut Avenue Family & Women’s Center to provide equal employment and volunteer opportunities (EEO) to all persons regardless of age, color, national origin, physical disability, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. Get Involved...Select the Red "Express Interest" button below **This is a Referral Opportunity, which means it is run directly by one of our nonprofit partners. Once you express interest, someone from the partner organization should follow up with you shortly to discuss confirming you as a volunteer for this opportunity.

Santa Cruz, CA

Through 12/23/18

The Walnut Avenue Family & Women’s Center (Walnut Avenue) is a strength-based family center dedicated to addressing barriers to families thriving in Santa Cruz County. Our mission is to provide support and services so women, children and families have the opportunity and skills to thrive. ***We are currently looking for ECE volunteers! Please call Genevieve at (831) 426-3062, ext 215 to attend a volunteer orientation and get started!*** Description: Provide strength-based, child-centered support to children ages 0 to 5 years and their families. Volunteer duties may include: · Interacting with children on-on-one and in groups · Supporting teachers by facilitating activities: art, books, circle time, cooking, dramatic play, manipulative, sensory and songs · Conflict resolution and problem solving with children · Interacting with parents to strengthen child’s support systems · Helping with snack, lunch preparation and clean up ECE Volunteer Shifts: · Monday-Friday between the hours of 8:30am-5:30pm Requirements & Qualifications · Ability to make a weekly volunteer commitment (at least one shift a week) · Ability to make a minimum of 3 consecutive month commitment · Completion of Walnut Avenue’s volunteer orientation · Completion of one-on-one training with ECE Director · Fingerprinting/background check (DOJ, FBI and Child Abuse Index check) · Proof of full immunization Please call the office at (831) 426-3062 beforehand to sign up for an orientation. From there, you will be in contact with the opportunity coordinator. Volunteers under 18 must interview in person. It is the policy of Walnut Avenue to provide equal employment and volunteer opportunities (EEO) to all persons regardless of age, color, national origin, physical disability, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law.

Santa Cruz, CA

Through 12/23/18

Join our team of suicide crisis line volunteers! This is a rewarding experience where volunteers learn active listening skills, self-care and suicide and crisis intervention techniques. For 50 years Suicide Prevention Service has been serving Monterey, Santa Cruz, and Benito County residents through our services, which include a 24-hour suicide crisis hotline. More than anything, people with thoughts of suicide need a safe place to express their thoughts and feelings and be heard. Our Fall Training Session begins on October 16th, 2018! Volunteers recieve 40+ hours of training on Tuesday evenings. After training volunteers commit to a four hour shift, once a week for one year. Get Involved...Select the Red "Express Interest" button below **This is a Referral Opportunity, which means it is run directly by one of our nonprofit partners. Once you express interest, someone from the partner organization should follow up with you shortly to discuss confirming you as a volunteer for this opportunity.

Santa Cruz, CA

Through 12/1/18

The Volunteer Initiative Program has ongoing internship opportunities and special project positions within various county departments. All VIP internships and volunteer opportunites are unpaid positions designed to give students, graduates and interested community members exposure to aspects of local government. Individuals should complete an application and submit a cover letter and resume that clearly expresses your area of interest and courses taken thus far. Get Involved...Select the Red "Express Interest" button below **This is a Referral Opportunity, which means it is run directly by one of our nonprofit partners. Once you express interest, someone from the partner organization should follow up with you shortly to discuss confirming you as a volunteer for this opportunity.

Santa Cruz, CA

Through 12/14/18

Train to be a peer counselor for isolated seniors! Senior Outreach, Family Service Agency of the Central Coast, is offering its annual volunteer opportunity to become a Senior Outreach peer counselor- a 40 hour training course in active listening skills Jan. 23 - Feb. 14. There are eight five-hour training sessions. If you are 55 or older; a caring, non-judgemental individual; willing to attend a 40 hour training and bi-monthly meetings for ongoing training and supervision, you are a good candidate for this program. You will experience a warm, supportive group of peer counselors and personal growth. At the end of the training you will be counseling homebound seniors. Some people find it difficult to get to office appointments due to age or disability. Our peer counselors help older adults maintain both their independence and a higher quality of life by visiting them in their homes. We offer help with depression, anxiety, bereavements, illness, and family problems at no cost in both English and Spanish. Call 459-9351, Ext. 206 for more information or "EXPRESS INTEREST" below. Get Involved...Select the Red "Express Interest" button below **This is a Referral Opportunity, which means it is run directly by one of our nonprofit partners. Once you express interest, someone from the partner organization should follow up with you shortly to discuss confirming you as a volunteer for this opportunity.

Santa Cruz, CA

Through 12/14/18

Help educate the next generation of environmental stewards! Join one of the leading providers of environmental education in Santa Cruz County as a volunteer docent at the Santa Cruz Museum of Natural History. Teach intimate groups of elementary students in our museum, and/or out in the field at Neary Lagoon or Pogonip. Lead kids through inquiry-based learning in discovering the importance of natural history right here in Santa Cruz County. Program topics include wetlands, watersheds, Native Americans, animal adaptations, and more. No teaching experience required! Join us on Thursday, January 11, for a New Docent Training at the museum. The training will go from 9:00-12:00, and include shadowing a school program. Light morning refreshments will be provided. Please RSVP to volunteer@santacruzmuseum.org by January 9-- Or Express Interest in this project below. Museum Programs Docent Programs: Ohlone Program (K-4th grade), Our Animal Neighbors (K-2nd grade) Description: Facilitate students in investigating Museum exhibits, artifacts, and specimens through inquiry-based learning curriculum. Training provided. Detailed program descriptions here. Duties: Attend training and enrichments, teach programs to achieve learning objectives. Relevant skills and interests: Teaching, natural science, anthropology, working with children, storytelling, Ohlone culture, animal biology and ecology, wildlife biology. Commitment: Preferred commitment of one year; average of teaching 2 programs per month. Shifts are available Wednesday-Friday, 8:45 – 10:15am or 10:45am – 12:15pm Field Programs Docent Programs: Wetland Walk (3rd grade), Nature Rangers (4th grade), Watershed Walk (5th grade) Description: Lead students in exploring their natural surroundings and the life within them by facilitating making observations and recording data. Programs are held outdoors at Pogonip or Neary Lagoon. Training provided. Detailed program descriptions here. Duties: Attend training and enrichments, teach programs to achieve learning objectives and collect data. Ensure student safety. Relevant skills and interests: Teaching, natural science, geology, biology, ecology, wetlands, birding, hiking, working with children, outdoor education, watersheds, water quality. Commitment: Preferred commitment of one year; average of teaching 2 programs per month. Shifts are available Wednesdays and Friday, 8:45 – 12:15pm; Tuesdays and Thursdays, 8:45 – 11:15 am. Get Involved...Select the Red "Express Interest" button below **This is a Referral Opportunity, which means it is run directly by one of our nonprofit partners. Once you express interest, someone from the partner organization should follow up with you shortly to discuss confirming you as a volunteer for this opportunity.

Santa Cruz, CA

Through 1/11/19