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Welcome to The Volunteer Centers of Santa Cruz County, your key to volunteer opportunities. For over forty years the Volunteer Center has connected caring community members with non-profit agencies who need volunteers. Whether you're looking for a one-day project or a long-term opportunity, for yourself, your family, or a group of people, this web site is your key to unlocking the volunteer opportunities that best fit your interests.

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(Or use "ADVANCE SEARCH " button located at the top of the page.)

You can also visit the calendar below for events, volunteer trainings and one-time volunteer opportunities.

Over 55? Find Volunteer Opportunities with RSVP

The Retired Senior Volunteer Program connects caring people age 55 and older with non-profit agencies in Santa Cruz, Monterey and San Benito Counties.



Are you a non-profit agency looking to reach volunteers throughout Santa Cruz County?

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Non-profits and government agencies may register at no charge.





GIVE A DAY. GET A DISNEY DAY

As part of Disney Parks’ “Give a Day, Get a Disney Day” program announced on Sept. 29, The Volunteer Center of Santa Cruz County  hopes to inspire families in Santa Cruz to do volunteer work in 2010 – and there’s a magical way to celebrate the good deed. Beginning Jan. 1, Disney Parks is celebrating the volunteer spirit with a free one-day admission ticket to a Walt Disney World Resort or Disneyland Resort theme park to 1 million people who perform community service for a participating organization. Right now, families can visit www.DisneyParks.com to learn more about the program and how to get their free Disney park ticket.  Many local opportunities are available! We encourage you to visit the site and sign up for your free ticket to Disney Parks
 

Martin Luther King Day of Service 2010
Monday January 18th

DUE TO SEVERE WEATHER ALL OUTDOOR EVENTS HAVE BEEN CANCELED.
PLEASE SEE BELOW FOR RESCHEDULE INFORMATION



Due to the severe weather a majority of MLK Day Volunteer Opportunities have been rescheduled. Registered Disney Day participants have received further instruction about rescheduling their opportunity and updated information about how to proceed.  If you did not receive this information but would like to, please email a request to vista@scvolunteercenter.org


Reschedule Dates:
Younger Lagoon UCSC Natural Reserve Restoration, Feb 6th, 10 am - 1 pm

Bryne Forest Preserve Restoration, Saturday, Feb 6th, 9 am - 12 pm

Bryne Forest Preserve Restoration, Saturday, Feb 13th, 9 am - 12 pm

Quail Hollow Ranch County Park Restoration, Saturday, Feb 20th, 10 am - 1 pm

Quail Hollow Ranch County Park Restoration, Saturday, March 6th, 10 am - 1 pm

United Way Project Homeless Connect, Monday, March 29th **see below

 

 **If interested in Project Homeless Connect, an optional meeting will be held at the United Way headquarters in Capitola on February 4th from 4 to 6 pm.  The meeting give an overview of the project and let you chose a specific job.  Please contact Samantha Green for more information : (831) 479-5466.



Martin Luther King Day 2010 Projects: VIEW THE LISTING

Calendar: Three-Day Outlook

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Mission Springs Christian Camps and Conference Center: Painting
Mission Springs Christian Camps and Conference Center: Painting
Mission Springs Christian Camps and Conference Center: Painting

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