Volunteer Center of Santa Cruz County

Hello Future Friends! Friends of Santa Cruz Public Library is looking for volunteer Books Transporters. If you would like to donate some time to move books from Downtown santa Cruz to our storage garage then we would love your help. If you have a truck or a large vehicle for stacking heavy boxes of books. That is very helpful. Shifts as your schedule permits. Thank you! 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

10/20/18 10:00 AM +more

Join us Saturday, October 20, 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

10/20/18 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

10/20/18 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

10/20/18 12:00 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

10/20/18 3:30 PM +more

Are you a knowledgeable around computers? Like helping seniors solve tech problems? Then we need you! We are looking for a volunteer lab assistant to help host our open lab hours from 11:30 am - 2:30 pm Tuesdays at Louden Nelson Community Center in the Senior Computer Center of Santa Cruz. 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

10/23/18 11:00 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

10/26/18 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

10/26/18 11:00 AM

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: Succulent Swap, Murder Mystery Scavenger Hunt, Beach Flats Exhibit Opening, Billingual Story Time, Make Night: Recycled Material Sculptures, Make Night: Wreath Making and Sunday Play: Donut Day. 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

10/26/18 4:30 PM +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 +more

Join us on Make A Difference Day to prepare for our annual Adopt A Family project. The Adopt A Family project provides food, clothing and toys to over 400 of Santa Cruz County's neediest families during the holiday season. Every year approximately 100 families on our list go un-adopted, and we depend on our on donations from our Stars project to fill the need. Here's where you come in....we need your help to create wishing star ornaments. At our stars parties volunteers cut out foam stars, decorate them, and write gift ideas on them. These stars are displayed at local banks and businesses for members in the community to see specific gift needs of children and families who were not adopted. people pick up the stars, purchase the gift and return them to the bank or business. ***Stars making kits are also available for volunteer business groups, or student groups so you can have a party in your office or classroom. We'll provide you with precut stars that just need a creative touch! Once you've completed the stars hang them up in your business and watch as the gifts pour in, or return them to the Volunteer Center. We will provide volunteers with all the art supplies needed to complete the task. Any supplies you'd like to contribute will be greatly appreciated. Get Involved... Sign Up For This Opportunity using the button below If you have questions about registering for the project contact Melissa at 831-427-5070x128 or email engagement@scvolunteercenter.org

Santa Cruz, CA

10/27/18 10:00 AM

Homeless Garden Project is planning a community service day of work at our farm on Shaffer Road off of Delaware Avenue. We are hoping to host 75-100+ volunteers to come to our farm and help us prepare the farm for winter. Goals for the day will be clearing beds and seeding winter cover crops, identifying and removing noxious weeds, mulching and beautifying paths and garden beds, and other associated seasonal farm tasks! The work day will begin at 10:00am where we will host an introductory circle to introduce new volunteers to HGP's mission, and work until 12:30pm when we will be joined by our event sponsor, TOGO's, who will provide all volunteers, with sandwiches, chips, and iced-tea. National Make A Difference Day is an annual community service event which is held on the fourth Saturday in October. Millions of people have united in the common mission to improve the lives of others. Homeless Garden Project wants to invite our local Santa Cruz (and beyond) community to rally together to work on the farm to build a caring community to help remove the stigmas surrounding homelessness.

Santa Cruz, CA

10/27/18 10:00 AM

Join us Saturday, October 27th at beautiful Natural Bridges State Park from 10am-1pm to enjoy scenic views and help remove non-native plants. We are re-visiting this beach to continue removing the invasive ice-plant from the dunes. There has been lots of activity here over the past year as we partner with the Groundswell Coastal Ecology group to plant native plants. Hope to see you there! Directions to Natural Bridges: Take Highway 1 (Mission St.) North through Santa Cruz, and continue to Swift St. at the edge of town. Turn left at Swift St. and follow to the end till you reach the ocean, make a right on to West Cliff Drive. The park is at the end of West Cliff Drive. Park your car on the street parallel to the entrance to the park, and walk in. Meet by the sand parking lot on your left just pass the fee kiosk. Get Involved...Sign Up for This Opportunity by clicking on the SIGN UP button below.

Santa Cruz, CA

10/27/18 10:00 AM

Create an exciting experience at the biggest stop along the Santa Cruz First Friday Art Tour. Bring three floors of free exhibitions (including a brand new one), an art activity, and musical performance to life as MAH volunteer. Tour and food included. Art Activity Helper | 4:30 - 7 pm OR 6:30 - 10 pm Celebrate Dia de los Muertos by helping to lead a sugar skull decorating and tissue paper flower making art activity. Sugar skulls are an integral part of Day of the Dead and honor those who've passed away. Help families connect with their histories and loved ones as an Art Activity Helper. Art Ambassador | 4:30 - 7 pm OR 6:30 - 10 pm Welcome visitors into three floors of free exhibition space. From a new photography exhibition surrounding themes of displacement and immigration to a kaleidoscopic installation of queer and feminist art, you'll bring new life to dynamic spaces. Answer visitors' quesetions and ask a few yourself. No experience necessary! We'll make sure you've got all the info you need for a great experience. Sign up directly for the shift you want on the Santa Cruz MAH Eventbright page here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/first-friday-art-festival-volunteer-with-mah-tickets-51364224779 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

11/2/18 4:30 PM

Volunteers make a lasting impact by connecting communities with a celebration of cultural heritage. You’ll bring visibility, joy, and togetherness to a community at the heart of Santa Cruz that is often underrepresented. Here’s how you can get involved at one of the area’s most meaningful cultural celebrations. Día de los Muertos or Day of the Dead at the MAH is a dynamic celebration brought to life with and by Santa Cruz’s Latinx community. It is a deeply meaningful and vibrant holiday, integral to Mexican heritage. It is a time to celebrate spiritual journeys, family, life, death, and the memories of deceased loved ones. Families honor those who’ve passed by making colorful alters full of flowers, candles, favorite foods, and meaningful objects. Sugar skulls (intricate edible artworks), costumes, and skeleton face painting connect people to death through joyful celebration. Volunteers support this project in several capacities: Evergreen Decor Squad 11 am - 3:30 pm, Evergreen Cemetery The Dia de los Muertos parade leads to a vibrant celebration at Evergreen Cemetery. Help bring the beauty of this meaningful celebration to life by decorating the space in de los Muertos style. Santa Cruz Mission Decor Squad 1 - 4 pm, Mission Adobe Help decorate Santa Cruz Mission State Historic Park in festive and traditional styles with Dia de los Muertos flags and marigolds. You’ll bring this stop along the parade to life with vibrant colors and beautiful decorations. Face Painting and Parade Posse 12 - 3 pm, Museum of Art and History Skulls and skeletons are meaningful symbols during Dia de los Muertos. Help local artists facilitate a face paint station for visitors. Art Activity Helpers 11 am - 3 pm, Museum of Art and History Help lead luminary and paper flower art activities for Dia de los Muertos participants. Parade Leaders 1:30 - 4 pm, Museum of Art and History Be a part of the area's biggest Dia de los Muertos parade from the Museum of Art and History, through Mission State Historic Park, to a vibrant celebration at Evergreen Cemetery. Welcomers and Smile-Makers 3 - 6:30 pm, Evegreen Cemetery Welcome participants to Evergreen Cemetery when parade arrives. You'll be the first face they see upon arriving to the beautiful decorated festival space. People Power 10:30 am - 3 pm, Museum of Art and History or 3 - 6:30 pm, Evergreen Cemetery Lend your top notch people power skills and help keep the parade and festival clear from traffic. Festival Finale 5:30 - 7 pm, Evergreen Cemetery Celebrate the culmination of a beautiful day of family, stories, art, and community. Help break down the event with MAH staff. Share your feedback and insights from the event and hang out with the folks behind the festival. You can sign up for a specific shift -- at the Museum of Art and History Eventbright page here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/dia-de-los-muertos-volunteer-with-mah-tickets-51110051540 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

11/3/18 9:00 AM

Get ready for a dynamic orientation to the MAH. Hear the Museum's story. Learn about the mission and how you can plug in here. We'll follow that up with upcoming volunteer opportunities and an optional tour of the museum. Expect this to be an hour and a half at most-- then you can grab a taco downtown! More information about the orientation available on the Santa Cruz MAH Website 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

11/6/18 5:30 PM +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

11/10/18 9:30 AM +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

11/10/18 7:30 PM +more

Sunday, November 11 from 10:30 am to 2:30 pm Make Veterans' Day at the MAH special with crafts, games, family, and community. Help celebrate our communities and the Veterans that made it all possible. You'll connect families through free games and craft-making and facilitate a card writing activity for our local Veterans. Bring a friend and leave a lasting impact on families in Santa Cruz. 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/e/cards-community-on-veterans-day-volunteer-with-mah-tickets-51363007137 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

11/11/18 10:30 AM

We are looking for volunteers (especially volunteers that speak both English and Spanish!) to participate in our fifth annual Watsonville Connect event on November 14th! The majority of our volunteers will be client advocates who help guide folks attending the event find and access the services they need. This is a great opportunity to connect and meet members of our community that you may not otherwise interact with. You can make a huge difference in someone's life by helping them find what they need to make their life a little easier. We need volunteers who are hair stylists. This is a fantastic service to be able to provide to clients; a great haircut and/or shave goes a long way in making someone feel good. We are also in need of volunteers for event set up and break down, client sign in/intake, bag check, to help distribute giveaways, and other logistical tasks on the day of the event. There is one set up shift the day before the event, and two shifts on the day of the event. Please feel free to volunteer for any and all times you are available. Day before event shift: Tuesday, November 13, 2018 2:00pm - 5:00pm Day of event shifts: Wednesday, November 14, 2018 8:30am - 12:30pm and/or 12:00pm - 4:00pm Volunteers will receive a training guide via email prior to the event with logistical information (parking, etc.), a list of services we will be offering to clients at the event, and tips on how to be a client advocate. We will also hold a brief training at the beginning of each volunteer shift on the day of the event.

Watsonville, CA

11/13/18 2:00 PM +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

Volunteers are needed to help BGCSCC staff set up for the 5th Annual Community Breakfast. With the support of volunteers, staff will be able to set up the Downtown Clubhouse gym to host 150+ guests the following morning for an important fundraising event. Wednesday, November 14th from 4:00pm to 7:00pm at our Downtown Clubhouse.

Santa Cruz, CA

11/14/18 4:00 PM

Help raise funds for the UCSC Arboretum with holiday cheer! Many of the items for sale were created by our volunteers from the Succulent and Dried Flower Wreath groups. The UC Santa Cruz Arboretum is a 50-year-old treasure and beloved destination for the central coast and local community that seeks to inspire stewardship of the world's biodiversity through research, education, and the conservation of rare, endangered, and extraordinary plants. Day of the Sale we need help with the following: Parking: Volunteers will be stationed outside and direct cars to appropriate parking areas. Training and vests will be provided. Sales Ticket Writers: Volunteers will write up a handwritten receipt and add up the total cost of merchandise, before tax. Talliers will also help hand out boxes, answer questions and direct guests. Training, aprons, small clipboards with tally sheets, and calculators will be provided Holding Table Assistant: Volunteers will hand out boxes, answer questions, direct guests and keep an eye on merchandise. Training and aprons will be provided. Umbrella Valet/Floater: Volunteers will help valet shoppers to their cars with an umbrella (if raining) and otherwise help where needed. Cleanup: Volunteers will help inventory and pack up remaining merchandise, break down tables, and clean the areas. Please wear close-toed shoes. For more information about the event positions go to: https://www.volunteersignup.org/M3RHW

Santa Cruz, CA

11/17/18 8:45 AM

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

11/17/18 9:00 AM +more

Take a few hours out of your weekend to beautify your community on Family Volunteer Day! Join us on Saturday, November 17th for a community paint-out in Aptos. We will be removing graffiti from 10 AM to 12 PM along the railroad tracks at State Park Drive, adjacent to Coastlands Church. Volunteers should wear closed-toed shoes and clothes they don't mind getting paint on. All paint supplies will be provided. If you sign up by November 12th you will be entered in a drawing for 4 all day Boardwalk tickets and 4 tickets to ride the train at Roaring Camp Railraod. Tickets will be delivered to winners when they volunteer.

Aptos, CA

11/17/18 10:00 AM

The Walnut Avenue Family and Women's Center is beautifying their center on Saturday November 10th and December 1st. Come out and help them make their space more beautiful and relaxing for their clients with painting, yard work, and moving furniture! Light snacks and refreshments will be provided. Please wear clothes that are comfortable and that you don't mind getting dirty!

Santa Cruz, CA

11/17/18 10:00 AM +more

Join us on Family Volunteer Day to prepare for our annual Adopt A Family project. Saturday, November 17th from 10am to 12pm at the Volunteer Center in Santa Cruz. The Adopt A Family project provides food, clothing and toys to over 400 of Santa Cruz County's neediest families during the holiday season. Every year approximately 100 families on our list go un-adopted, and we depend on our on donations from our Stars project to fill the need. Here's where you come in....we need your help to create wishing star ornaments. At our stars parties volunteers cut out foam stars, decorate them, and write gift ideas on them. These stars are displayed at local banks and businesses for members in the community to see specific gift needs of children and families who were not adopted. people pick up the stars, purchase the gift and return them to the bank or business. ***Stars making kits are also available for volunteer business groups, or student groups so you can have a party in your office or classroom. We'll provide you with precut stars that just need a creative touch! Once you've completed the stars hang them up in your business and watch as the gifts pour in, or return them to the Volunteer Center. We will provide volunteers with all the art supplies needed to complete the task. Any supplies you'd like to contribute will be greatly appreciated. If you sign up by November 12th you will be entered in a drawing for 4 all day Boardwalk tickets and 4 tickets to ride the train at Roaring Camp Railraod. Tickets will be delivered to winners when they volunteer. Get Involved... Sign Up For This Opportunity using the SIGN UP button below If you have questions about registering for the project contact Melissa at 831-427-5070x128 or email engagement@scvolunteercenter.org

Santa Cruz, CA

11/17/18 10:00 AM

Help us tend to our Garden Learning Center! As a garden volunteer, you will help us with watering, weeding, pruning and replanting. You will also learn about sustainable gardening practices and California Native plants! Our Garden Learning Center functions as a model of sustainable gardening practices, designed to reduce use of resources, increase ecological diversity, and keep harmful chemicals out of our watershed. We also bring school groups through the garden to explore plants used by local tribal groups for food, tools, medicine, and shelter. If you sign up by November 12th you will be entered in a drawing for 4 all day Boardwalk tickets and 4 tickets to ride the train at Roaring Camp Railraod. Tickets will be delivered to winners when they volunteer.

Santa Cruz, CA

11/17/18 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