Volunteer Center of Santa Cruz County

We are working to bring together changemakers, dreamers and activists every day to make it easy, even joyful to connect for good with our time, our wisdom, our actions, our networks and our voices. We invite you to follow us to get the best insights into opportunities to create the beloved community that works for all of us! Be the change you want to see in the world every day! Let us share and elevate your causes, your calls to action and your stories of what is working in our community.

Santa Cruz Gives 2024 is live ?? We're proud to support the local nonprofits who work to improve the quality of life in Santa Cruz County for us all. Visit SantaCruzGives.org to learn about and donate to one or more of this year’s 63 participating organizations whose programs benefit our community. https://lnkd.in/gz9RH3S5

The Season of Giving is here! Make the holidays meaningful with a gift of time. Host a toy drive, food drive or clothes drive to help local people instead of white elephants and gag gifts. Find our where to give money that stays LOCAL to do good for our neighbors. If all of us do a little, we can keep comfort and joy alive in our beloved community. Watch the Holiday Giving Guide for the latest ways to do good!

The?2024 Holiday Volunteer Guide?is here! From adopting a family to caring for seniors, there are countless ways to give back this holiday season. Explore our?2024 Holiday Volunteer Guide, presented by Santa Cruz County Bank, where you'll find fun, inspiring volunteer opportunities that match your interests AND make the season brighter for everyone. Host a holiday drive, deliver meals, you can even share your musical skills! Click Below to View Featured Volunteer Opportunities https://lnkd.in/gFujmje5

Calling all Nonprofits! The holiday season is just around the corner, and the Volunteer Center is ready to help you connect with volunteers who want to be the difference! Our Annual Holiday Volunteer Guide, sponsored by Santa Cruz County Bank, launches November 6th and will be heavily promoted through November and December. Don't miss out on the chance to feature your volunteer opportunities in front of thousands of potential volunteers and supporters! Your listings will be included in: -Email promotions to 25,000+ subscribers -Monthly "Top 10 Volunteer Opportunities" in Lookout Local -Social media spotlights across our platforms This is a fantastic way to find the support you need during the busiest time of year and showcase your organization’s contributions to our community. ??? Submit your holiday volunteer needs today to maximize your exposure and impact! https://lnkd.in/g6JiZqgh Together, we can be the difference this holiday season! #VolunteerSantaCruzCounty #BetheDifference #VolunteerOpportunities #CommunityImpact

Connect, Volunteer, and Thrive! Across Santa Cruz County, there are many local nonprofits working tirelessly to support older adults (like our very own Empowered Aging Program that does double duty - both supporting seniors in need and providing incredible opportunities for older adults to give back and stay connected). Whether you’re providing tech support, leading an art class or a support group, or delivering meals, your time and skills can make an immediate impact! Here's 10 ways to support older adults in Santa Cruz this October: https://lnkd.in/gAyM-Tv8 #volunteersantacruzcounty #empoweredaging #volunteersmaketheworldgoround

Today is World Mental Health Day, and this year’s theme is ‘Mental Health in the Workplace.’ Learn more about why this matters in the latest post by our Director of Programs, Shawn Peterson, MSML. At the Volunteer Center, we're taking action by prioritizing work-life balance and fostering a supportive, inclusive environment for our team. How is your workplace normalizing mental health? Let us know in the comments below ? https://lnkd.in/gmbZm4Wf #WorldMentalHealthDay #MentalHealthAtWork #WorkLifeBalance #VolunteerCenter #VolunteerSantaCruzCounty

CALLING ALL?SANTA?CRUZ?COUNTY NONPROFITS! Applications for?Santa?Cruz?Gives?2024 are open. Deadline: September 6 Santa?Cruz?Gives?helps local nonprofits bring their big ideas to life -?apply now to join the campaign!?With over $5 million raised for local orgs since 2015, the campaign attracts new donors and supporters to your organization through extensive community-wide media outreach by Good Times and local media partners, along with the support of the Volunteer Center and the Community Foundation of?Santa?Cruz?County.? Learn more and apply before Sept. 6: https://lnkd.in/gbWX5EJ7

In case you missed it: Our monthly volunteer roundup on Lookout Local --> https://lnkd.in/gAKdmbnm

Volunteers Needed to Help Adults Learn English! In Santa Cruz County, nearly 23% of households struggle with basic English literacy. The good news is, you can make a difference by becoming a volunteer literacy tutor! Join our free 20-minute online orientation and learn more about becoming a tutor for our Adult Literacy Program. Discover how this rewarding opportunity helps individuals gain new skills, empowers families, and strengthens our community. Two upcoming calls: Monday, August 26, 10:30am - 11:30am Tuesday, September 10, 6:00pm - 7:00pm? For more information and to sign up, visit?literacysantacruz.org, call 831-427-5077, or email?[email protected].