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

5/28/18 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

5/30/18 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

5/30/18 3:30 PM +more

Are you comfortable using Mac and Dell laptops? Literacy Program has a great short-term volunteer opportunity for you! We need Volunteer Instructors to teach computer basic classes to 1 or 2 students for a month. This class is for English language learners so being billingual in Spanish is very helpful. Responsibilities: Instructors come in once a week and teach a class for 1.5 hours. Show them the basic computer functions and work through lesson plans together. You do not need to be a computer expert to teach these classes. We provide the curriculum and lesson plans for each class. You can sign up for any of the workshops below. We have 3 classes currently scheduled: Wednesdays from 6:00pm to 7:00pm at the Santa Cruz Downtown Library on May 16, May 23, May 30 and June 6. Saturdays from 9:00am to 10:30am at Community Connection near Harvey West Park in Santa Cruz on May 19, May 26, June 2 and June 9. Saturdays from 11:00am to 12:30pm at Community Connection near Harvey West Park in Santa Cruz on May 19, May 26, June 2 and June 9.

Santa Cruz, CA

5/30/18 6:00 PM +more

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

5/31/18 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

6/1/18 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

6/1/18 11:00 AM +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

6/1/18 12:30 PM +more

Volunteer Responsibilities and Impact: Come spend an hour or two to help us make our annual spring carnival a Huge success! This is our biggest and funnest fundraiser of the year and helps us to raise funds to provide teacher's aids and grants, and student enrichment programs such as Life Lab, music and arts. Volunteers will do a variety of tasks such as running small carnival games, face painting, selling food, or help with raffles. It's a lot of fun, the kids love it, and it helps to support our local public schools!! Shift Days, Times, and the Expected Time Commitment: June 1st, 3pm to 8 pm. 1 hour and 1.5 hour shifts available. Sign up for as little or many as you want! You can sign up on our Google Docs List! https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1Wsgx2NgEheOnprjzy-EhX3mrA_u-MqYzuvxBJKxZURc/edit?usp=sharing What qualifications are we looking for? Fun, Responsible, Likes Kids. No specefic skills needed! The games are you will run are all VERY SIMPLE. Volunteer Benefits: No formal benefits- Just helping out our great Local Schools in a fun filled fundraiser.

Santa Cruz, CA

6/1/18 3:00 PM

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

6/2/18 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

6/2/18 10:00 AM +more

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

6/2/18 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: 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

6/2/18 12:00 PM +more

Volunteer at Open Streets Watsonville on Sunday, June 3rd! This annual event is when we close down a section of Main Street to have a pop-up street park that celebrates sustainable transportation and community. Volunteers are needed to do a variety of tasks throughout the day, from setup at 9:00am to break down at 4:00pm. Sign up for your preferred shift at https://www.volunteersignup.org/4M8R8 or contact volunteer@bikesantacruzcounty.org for more information.

Watsonville, CA

6/3/18 9:00 AM

Help keep Shakespeare alive and well in Santa Cruz! We are getting the outdoor theater in the Grove ready for the coming summer season. Winter seems over and it's time for spring clean-up! We are raking, weeding and doing general debris collection. Volunteers may also help with light carpentary. We provide tools, and there is a restroom on site. Dress comfortably, and bring gloves and water or snack. Come join us! Work days are: Sundays from 10am-2pm in May and June

Santa Cruz, CA

6/3/18 10:00 AM +more

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

6/9/18 9:30 AM +more

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

6/16/18 10:00 AM +more

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

Our local arts organization with a rich history is in need of professionals, retired businesswomen and businessmen, and educators who believe in the performing arts to serve on our Board of Directors. We offer 5 early music concerts and 2 special events every year in Santa Cruz county. If you have skills and interest, we would like to meet you and offer you complimentary admission to our concerts so you can understand our needs. ● Our mission is to present an annual season of early classical music as it sounded in its own time ● Each season theme expands the envelope of 'baroque' by incorporating 17th and 18th Century crossover folk music with famed masterworks ● We balance masterworks and innovative collaborations, local emerging with touring artists, and experimental new ideas about old instruments ● We add science, literature and art as appropriate ● We engage our audience in a virtual journey through musical time 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 5/31/18

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. 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 5/31/18

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

Youth N.O.W is a pro- social and enrichment program that offers free services in regards to middle school and high school students’ scholastics! Youth N.O.W envisions to empower our youth’s self- efficacy, self- worth, health, and education. Shift Days, Times, and the Expected Time Commitment High School Program runs Monday-Thursday from 3:30 pm to 5:30 pm & Wednesday's 1:00 pm to 5:30 pm. Middle School Program runs Monday-Thursday 3:30 pm to 5:30 pm. Last day of program for this Spring semester at Middle School will be May 31st, & June 5th for High School. Our Summer program begins on June 25th & ends on July 27th. The middle school program is Monday- Friday from 9am-5pm. The high school program is Monday- Friday from 1:00pm-6:00pm. Fall Programming will resume in late August for those available! What qualifications are we looking for? - Be able to provide tutor and homework help in Spelling, Language Arts, Social Studies, Science, Writing, Reading Comprehension, and Math. - Be able to assist students on their projects, presentations, and studying for their upcoming tests. - Be able to go over and check their completed assignments - Be an encouraging and supportive peer educator Volunteer Benefits - Mentorship - Experience in educating and working with minority youth - Knowledge in reversing the school- to- prison pipeline - Letters of Recommendation upon request - Tutoring experience - Enrichment course experience - Positive relationships with our local youth - Service Learning credits - Community service hours/ credits Training Dates There are no specific training dates set prior to the Volunteer Coordinator receiving the applicant’s online volunteer application and online back ground check. The interview and training dates will be set after the Volunteer Coordinator receives all forms necessary to participate in providing assistance to the Youth N.O.W team. 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.

Watsonville, CA

Through 6/15/18

A volunteer is needed to enter data for St. Francis donors, recording valuable impact information for our program and maintaining our donor database. Admin volunteers also support the office with general office support. Shift Days, Times, and the Expected Time Commitment 2 hours per week, flexible day and time, you will work with our coordinator in our office in downtown Santa Cruz. Qualifications: Comfortable using a computer. We will train you to use our database to enter information. 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 6/1/18

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. In that time our hotline volunteers have responded to countless individuals who are suicidal, in crisis, grieving, or concerned about the well-being of a loved one. More than anything, people with thoughts of suicide need a safe place to express their thoughts and feelings and be heard. Through our training, prospective volunteers learn the skills necessary to help support and establish safety for all of our callers. By reducing stigma, isolation, silence, and dispelling the myths that surround suicide, we can all make a difference in our community. Our Winter Training Session begins on January 16th, 2018 and the Fall Session begins mid-October 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. [If you are having thoughts of suicide, are in crisis, or are concerned for a loved one, please call our 24-hour suicide crisis hotline at 1 (877)-663-5433] 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 6/30/18

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

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

Do you have an interest in.... Working with children? Early Childhood Development? PR, Marketing, Outreach? Exhibit Design? Then spending some time volunteering at the Santa Cruz Museum of Discovery is the right fit for you! We are a new local non-profit organization geared toward the advancement of children 0-12 years old. We offer themed exhibits and classes that teach children about STEM, agriculture, marine environments, and more! WE would love to have you on the team to expand ideas and coordinate with YOU! We are flexible and are willing to work around your schedule! Come spend some time with us today, learn valuable employment-like experience and gain new skills to put on a resume or college applications! 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.

Capitola, CA

Through 5/31/18

The executive assistant can be a shared volunteer role, with multiple people covering each day. Under general direction, the executive assistant supports the office manager, ensuring efficient day-to-day operations of the Rising International office. Responsibilities: 1. Input new members, donors and volunteer data into the customer database. 2. Create/edit and send emails and invitations using gmail or google docs. 3. Track rsvps to events using excel spreadsheets. 4. Edit documents using word or google docs. 5. Update excel spreadsheets with relevant data. 6. Edit PowerPoint presentations with corrections and new content. 7. Code and file material according to established procedures. Shift Days, Times, and the Expected Time Commitment: 2-3 hrs per day. Can job share. Qualifications: Excellent command of English. Ability to do data entry. Knowledge/Familiarity with database operation. Ability to learn database program. Ability to write clear communications to a variety of people. Ability to use email, GoogDocs, Word and Excel and PowerPoint. Excellent organization and and ability to work with people of diverse backgrounds. Excellent filing skills. Ability to code documents for filing. 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 7/3/18

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