Volunteer Responsibilities and Impact Mercy Housing California at Sycamore Street Apartments is an affordable housing community serving 60 families in Santa Cruz, California. Mercy Housing is seeking enthusiastic volunteers to assist with the after school program onsite at Sycamore Street Apartments. With staff support, volunteers will assist middle and elementary aged youth to complete homework and build literacy skills. Volunteers will also help implement physical education and art activities throughout the semester. Gain experience in an educational setting, learn about affordable housing, and give back to your community- all while having fun! Shift Days, Times, and the Expected Time Commitment The after school program runs Monday-Thursday from 3:30- 5pm. A commitment of 2-4 times a month is preferred. Volunteer Benefits UCSC academic credit or service learning hours can be arranged for education, sociology, or other related majors

Santa Cruz, CA

4/23/18 3:30 PM +more

Volunteer Responsibilities and Impact Volunteers can be both skilled or non-skilled. Volunteers are assigned a variety of tasks depending on the construction site build phase and the individual's skills. Experienced volunteers will help guide non-skilled volunteers in the various tasks. Our esprit de corps of volunteers make it possible for Habitat for Humanity to build decent, affordable housing for qualified families and individuals in Santa Cruz and Monterey counties. In addition to our Los Esteros Court site in Santa Cruz, you will receive information on additional build sites as they become available. Shift Days, Times, and the Expected Time Commitment Work days are Tu (reserved for skilled labor at Los Esteros), Wed, Th, Fri & Sat 8:00am – 2:30pm. You may work a minimum of 3 hours per shift, however you must report at 8:00 am. A Safety Orientation will be given the first time you volunteer. Please wear closed-toed shoes and dress in comfortable layered clothing that you don't mind getting a little dirty. You may bring a lunch, or pick up lunch, nearby. Many of our volunteers work regular weekly shifts, and we appreciate volunteers who consistently sign on to assist, when possible. What qualifications are we looking for? Non-skilled workers are mentored by skilled volunteers and are encouraged to apply . We are always seeking skilled volunteers with experience in: - construction - plumbing - electrical - landscaping - misc. home repair Volunteer Benefits Volunteers learn basic home construction skills, and the satisfaction of knowing that their work allows families and individuals to secure affordable housing in a demographic where affordable housing is crucial.

Santa Cruz, CA

4/25/18 8:00 AM +more

Attend a this volunteer training so that you can volunteer in the food pantry and assist families served by Jacob's Heart. Trainings are every Wednesday at 3:30 pm. Volunteer Responsibilities and Impact: Volunteers will be responsible for helping families pick out items from our Food Pantry and Clothing Closet. Whether they are explaining the benefits of kale or helping find the right shoe size, volunteers will be a vital help to our families. You can express interest in volunteering for the food pantry here: https://www.scvolunteernow.org/opportunity/a0C0G00000W8k2tUAB

Watsonville, CA

4/25/18 3:30 PM +more

Teen Peer Court is a program run by teens for teens. Teen offenders between the ages of 13 and 17 who have committed a misdemeanor crime have their cases heard by a jury of their peers. Additional peers perform the roles of prosecuting and defense attorneys, bailiff, clerk and jury. A local volunteer judge is the only adult directly involved in the Court proceedings. To be a prosecution or defense attorney for TPC, you have to attend a training first. Sign up for a training here! Teen Peer Court provides an educational experience for the offender and teen volunteers. The teens are given "hands-on" experience with legal processes, become familiar with the court system, and have an opportunity to learn about various career options the court system has to offer. The offenders also learn about various career opportunities through the community service they perform. Teen Peer Court provides young people with a unique challenge and opportunity to demonstrate their capacity for self-government and responsible citizenship. Please join us! Attourney Training Dates in Watsonville: April 25th at 4pm Get Involved...Express Interest for This Opportunity: You can also use the "Email" button to contact Amelia.

Watsonville, CA

4/25/18 4:00 PM

Volunteers are the heart and soul of Grey Bears. Volunteers are needed to help on the Brown Bag program: assembling bags of fresh produce for seniors on Thursday and Friday mornings between 7:30am and 9am. We also always need drivers to deliver bags of groceries to distribution sites and to homebound seniors (and we’ll reimburse your gas mileage!). The Grey Bears Brown Bag Program is one of the most efficient and successful food distribution programs in the United States. Volunteers glean the fields, help collect donated food from local stores and supermarkets, assemble bags of food in our warehouse and deliver it to a network of sites and medically homebound seniors throughout Santa Cruz County every week. This year, through our produce recovery program, Grey Bears will distribute 2.6 million pounds of fresh, nutritious food to 4,200 Santa Cruz County seniors. Get Involved...Sign up for This Opportunity: Or email Michelle using the button below. **Groups should email Michelle

Santa Cruz, CA

4/26/18 7:30 AM +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

4/27/18 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

4/27/18 11:00 AM +more

The Santa Cruz Sandhills are a unique community of plants and animals found only on outcrops of Zayante sand soil in the central portion of Santa Cruz County, in central coastal California. We will continue our broom bash efforts, removing invasive non-native Genista monspessulana (French Broom) while helping nature. Bring your friends and neighbors and hope to see you there! Please join us at Quail Hollow Ranch from 10am to 1pm! Upcoming Dates: Saturday, April 7, 2018 10 am to 1 pm Saturday, April 14, 2018 10 am to 1 pm Saturday, April 21, 2018 10 am to 1 pm Saturday, April 28, 2018 10 am to 1 pm Directions to Quail Hollow: Take Graham Hill Road from Santa Cruz. As you come down the hill into Felton, turn right at the first light in town called E. Zayante Road. Drive up E. Zayante Road about 2 miles, and turn left on Quail Hollow Road. The park entrance is on the right side about a half mile up the road. Meet in the gravel parking lot on the left side of the entrance road.

Felton, CA

4/28/18 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. 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. Volunteers also support us with composting, data entry and event planning. ActsOfKindnessFL2018

Santa Cruz, CA

4/28/18 12:00 PM +more

Volunteer Responsibilities and Impact: Volunteers will be responsible for helping families pick out items from our Food Pantry and Clothing Closet. Whether they are explaining the benefits of kale or helping find the right shoe size, volunteers will be a vital help to our families. Shift Days, Times, and the Expected Time Commitment: Starting on February 9th, 2018, our pantry will be open every other Friday from 12:30 pm to 3:30 pm. We will need volunteers for this time frame. Qualifications: Volunteers should be engaging, kind, and not afraid to learn. Volunteers that speak Spanish are highly preferred. Volunteer Benefits: Volunteers will learn about different healthy foods and gain interpersonal skills. Training: Trainings will happen every Wednesday starting at 3:30 pm. You can sign up for a training date here: https://www.scvolunteernow.org/opportunity/a0C0G00000W8k3VUAR

Watsonville, CA

5/4/18 12:30 PM +more

The California State Parks Foundation Park Champions program is currently seeking volunteers to help maintain and beautify Henry Cowell State Park. Work will focus on making improvements to removing split rail May 5th, 2018, clearing and remove redwood split rail which will be re-used in another location in the park. Lunch is provided! You must register for this work day by visiting our website at www.calparks.org/volunteer Check out all the other work days we are doing through out the state.

Felton, CA

5/5/18 9:00 AM

Snapshot Day is May 5, 2018! On the first Saturday in May each year hundreds of volunteers join the Coastal Watershed Council and Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary staff to take a “snapshot” of the health of rivers and streams flowing into the Sanctuary. This favorite event draws people of all ages from all over California’s Central Coast to collect scientifically valid water quality data and to learn more about their local watersheds.The valuable data collected by Snapshot Day volunteers is used to drive action for clean water. Data from field measurements and lab analysis are collected and analyzed to determine the biggest threats to water quality and best management practices to address them. Together with local experts and our partners in government, CWC uses that data to drive improvements in our stormwater infrastructure and also manage erosion and stormwater runoff which are threats to clean water. **All volunteers are required to attend a training** Training Dates: Wednesday, April 25, 6:00 - 7:30 PM Saturday, April 28, 10:00 - 11:30 AM Go to the Coastal Watershed website to RSVP for training: https://coastal-watershed.org/what-we-do/science-monitoring/snapshot-day/

Santa Cruz, CA

5/5/18 9:00 AM

Help the Santa Cruz Museum of Natural History keep our Garden Learning Center thriving! We have worked hard to transform our surrounding grounds from a creekside jungle of invasive ivy, blackberry, and mattress wire vine into a pollinator and California native plant haven -- and there is always more work to be done! As a garden volunteer, you will help us with general landscaping, occasional watering, weeding, and replanting. You will also learn about sustainable gardening practices and California Native plants! All ages are welcome; children under 14 require adult supervision. These volunteer garden days are held on the first and third Saturday of every month, from 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. We will garden in light rain, but will cancel in the case of a downpour. Volunteers should wear closed toe shoes, and bring gloves (if you have them), a reusable water bottle, and sun protection. Gardening gloves, tools, and water will be provided. Email volunteer@santacruzmuseum.org to RSVP

Santa Cruz, CA

5/5/18 10:00 AM +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: January 27 th February 10th February 24th March 10th March 24th April 7th April 21st May 5th May 19th June 2nd June 16th 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

5/5/18 12:00 PM +more

Join us to learn more about this recently launched, member driven, non-profit organization that helps seniors stay engaged, active, connected and able to remain in their homes as long as possible. Learn how you can volunteer to support seniors in our community. ​ Our Volunteers help in many ways: Direct practical support to seniors which includes calls, visits, and driving Service coordination: scheduling volunteers to help Tech support: being available to our members to help them use their devices Event support: help set up and clean up at our events Organizational support

Santa Cruz, CA

5/9/18 12:30 PM

Help with this amazing race by helping setup the main festivities area! We will be needing help to tables, booths, games and more! Shift: 6am-7am

Santa Cruz, CA

5/12/18 6:00 AM

Join an awesome group of volunteers to help set up for the Human Race Walkathon & Fun Run. Duties include unloading and getting supplies to various stations along West Cliff Drive. This job is very crucial the success of the Human Race and a great way to get involved! Shift: 5:45am-8:00am Location: Meet at 2300 Delaware Ave, Santa Cruz, California 95060

Santa Cruz, CA

5/12/18 6:00 AM

The Human Race has thousands of participants and need your help to give each participant a t-shirt for participating! Shift: 7am-11am

Santa Cruz, CA

5/12/18 7:00 AM

Photographers are needed to take pictures of the race and photo booths at the Human Race! Come capture the joy that this amazing race brings to everyone within Santa Cruz! If you have your own camera equipment and would like to support this awesome race, then sign up below!

Santa Cruz, CA

5/12/18 7:30 AM

Your job is to serve people breakfast! This is a buffet style - so volunteers will need to keep trays full of the provided breakfast foods while participants serve themselves. Volunteers will also be needed at the coffee table to keep it tidy and replenish as needed. Shift: 7:30-10:30am Location: 2300 Delaware Ave, Santa Cruz, California 95060

Santa Cruz, CA

5/12/18 7:30 AM

Your job is to welcome people to the Human Race and check their pledge sheets or waiver forms to make sure they are complete so they can register quickly. This job is truly essential to making sure that everyone gets in, gets their waivers signed and is able to be at the start line in time for the walkathon and fun run to begin! Shift: 7:30-10:30 Location: 2300 Delaware Ave, Santa Cruz, California 95060

Santa Cruz, CA

5/12/18 7:30 AM

Your job is to make the Walkathon fun for participants and to take care of their needs for fluids, snacks, restrooms and safety during the event...and Have Fun Too! 2000 walkers and runners will walk by your station! You will also be responsible for keeping things organized and for breaking down the station if you work the second shift. Shifts: 8am-10am, 9:30am-11:15am Location: meet at 2300 Delaware Ave, Santa Cruz, California 95060 to sign in, then shuttle to 1 of 3 water stations (@ 2240 West Cliff Dr., @ West Cliff Dr. & David Way, @ the lighthouse).

Santa Cruz, CA

5/12/18 8:00 AM +more

Are you passionate about keeping BEAUTIFUL West Cliff clean? Join the janitorial and recycle team on May 12th to support the largest community fundraiser in Santa Cruz County! Duties will include: knowing the locations of trash and recycle bins on the event day, monitoring the garbage cans (emptying and relining as necessary), checking the toilets for paper needs, and answering participants questions when needed. Shifts: 8:30am-10:30am, 10am-12pm Location: meet at 2300 Delaware Ave, Santa Cruz, California 95060 to sign in, potential to shuttle to another area along the course

Santa Cruz, CA

5/12/18 8:30 AM +more

our job is to make sure the 2,000 walkers, runners, and rollers are safe and stay away from traffic hazards on event day. Volunteers will work in teams at road crossings and various strategic locations on the route. Parking Guides will direct traffic and keep the parking areas safe for walkers. You will direct traffic to alternate parking lots if parking areas are filled (you will be supplied a map of all the parking options). Crossing Guards will help people safely cross at the crosswalks and roadways and funnel people to keep the ongoing and incoming people on separate sides of the walkway to avoid collisions. Shift: 8:30 am - 11:30 am Location: Meet at 2300 Delaware Ave, Santa Cruz, California 95060

Santa Cruz, CA

5/12/18 8:30 AM

Your job is to cheer people as they finish the Human Race and make them feel special whether they ran, walked or got off the shuttle. Provide them with water and a snack. Point out where the lunch is and that there are agency tables to visit. Let them know they are all champions who helped raised money for the community! Shifts: 9am-10:30am, 10am-11:30am Location: 2300 Delaware Ave, Santa Cruz, California 95060

Santa Cruz, CA

5/12/18 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

5/12/18 9:30 AM +more

Your job is to provide fun and entertainment by running Fairy Tale themed games for the participants of the Human Race. There will be several different game stations. This is a great chance to engage kids in the Human Race! Shift: 10:00-12:00am Location: 2300 Delaware Ave, Santa Cruz, California 95060

Santa Cruz, CA

5/12/18 10:00 AM

Your job is to feed participants lunch! Duties will include: preparing plates of food for participants, keeping bowls and trays of food full, keeping all areas tidy and replenishing the drinks table. Shift: 10am-12pm Location: 2300 Delaware Ave, Santa Cruz, California 95060

Santa Cruz, CA

5/12/18 10:00 AM

Your job is to pack up boxes and take down tents after the crowds have passed by. You will load all the tables and chairs into the box truck, with signage. This job is super important to the whole day and we need lots of strong individuals to make it happen! Shifts: 8am-10am, 9:30am-11:15am Location: meet at 2300 Delaware Ave, Santa Cruz, California 95060

Santa Cruz, CA

5/12/18 11:00 AM

Don’t just watch Law and Order, come be a part of the drama in real juvenile court cases, while gaining community service hours, with Santa Cruz Teen Peer Court. The Santa Cruz County Office of Education (SCCOE) Teen Peer Court (TPC) program addresses, serves, and diverts first time juvenile offenders from the traditional juvenile justice system, while educating teen observers about the consequences of the crime. This program is offered to first time juvenile offenders ages 13 to 17, who’ve committed misdemeanor/minor felony offenses. No experience is necessary to be a teen peer juror. If you’re interested in law and the judicial process, this is a perfect opportunity to gain experience, while obtaining community service hours. Get Involved...Sign Up in This Opportunity: Do you already have a volunteer profile? Then Login as a volunteer and click the "Sign Up" button below, or use the "Email" button to contact Celeste

Santa Cruz, CA

5/16/18 3:30 PM