Volunteer Center of Santa Cruz County

Volunteer Center of Santa Cruz County Connecting Santa Cruz County for Good!

The Volunteer Center is your source for the latest news, information, and tools to empower you to connect and make a difference in Santa Cruz County. Whether you are looking for new ways to volunteer, in need of volunteers to support your cause, or just interested in learning about what is going on in our community…the Volunteer Center is your partner in building a better community.

🐾 BirchBark helps keep beloved pets with the families who love them.Through lifesaving veterinary assistance, pet loss ...
06/14/2026

🐾 BirchBark helps keep beloved pets with the families who love them.

Through lifesaving veterinary assistance, pet loss support, and a network of dedicated volunteers and veterinary partners, BirchBark helped save more than 400 pets and supported 250 people in 2025 alone. Their work ensures that financial hardship doesn't have to mean losing a cherished companion.

Inspired by their impact? Find ways to volunteer and give back at scvolunteercenter.org ✨

💙 Some of life's hardest moments are made a little easier because people like Dr. Kim Topp show up.Since 2018, Kim has c...
06/13/2026

💙 Some of life's hardest moments are made a little easier because people like Dr. Kim Topp show up.

Since 2018, Kim has contributed more than 1,150 volunteer hours with Hospice of Santa Cruz County . From mentoring volunteers and sitting bedside with patients to leading Pet Therapy visits with her dog, Boomer, she brings comfort, compassion, and a steady presence when families need it most.

Inspired by Kim's story? Find ways to make a difference at scvolunteercenter.org ✨

😁 Project Smile Santa Cruz is helping make healthy smiles accessible to everyone.Founded by UCSC students, this voluntee...
06/13/2026

😁 Project Smile Santa Cruz is helping make healthy smiles accessible to everyone.

Founded by UCSC students, this volunteer-powered nonprofit has assembled more than 900 dental hygiene kits and brought oral health education to local schools and community organizations. Since 2023, their efforts have reached more than 1,500 Santa Cruz County residents, helping close gaps in access to oral health resources.

Inspired by their impact? Find ways to volunteer and give back at scvolunteercenter.org ✨

06/12/2026

For more than a decade, Full Hearts volunteers at Jacob's Heart Children's Cancer Support Services have packed and delivered customized groceries to families navigating pediatric cancer. Serving roughly 100 families each week, these dedicated volunteers turn compassion into action by helping meet families' unique dietary and medical needs during an incredibly challenging time.

Inspired by their impact? Find ways to volunteer and give back at scvolunteercenter.org ✨

💜 Shirley and Dan Myers have turned retirement into an act of kindness.Each week, this Watsonville couple helps assemble...
06/12/2026

💜 Shirley and Dan Myers have turned retirement into an act of kindness.

Each week, this Watsonville couple helps assemble newsletters and birthday cards for more than 400 families served by Jacob's Heart Children's Cancer Support Services . They've even recruited neighbors from their senior community to join them, creating a powerful connection between local seniors and children navigating pediatric cancer.

Inspired by their story? Find ways to make a difference at scvolunteercenter.org ✨

🐴 Horse Sense Education & Advocacy is changing lives—both human and equine.Based at Felton's Covered Bridge Equestrian C...
06/11/2026

🐴 Horse Sense Education & Advocacy is changing lives—both human and equine.

Based at Felton's Covered Bridge Equestrian Center, Horse Sense pairs rescued horses with veterans, seniors, and youth facing mental or physical challenges. In 2025, 46 volunteers contributed more than 900 hours supporting therapeutic riding, literacy programs, and meaningful connections that help both horses and people heal.

Inspired by their impact? Find ways to volunteer and give back at scvolunteercenter.org ✨

🩶 Grey Bears proves that some of the strongest communities are built by neighbors helping neighbors.Powered by 826 volu...
06/11/2026

🩶 Grey Bears proves that some of the strongest communities are built by neighbors helping neighbors.

Powered by 826 volunteers, including hundreds of older adults, Grey Bears assembles and delivers more than 4,000 healthy food bags each week across Santa Cruz County. Their dedicated volunteer network helps ensure thousands of local residents have access to nutritious food, connection, and support.

Inspired by their impact? Find ways to volunteer and give back at scvolunteercenter.org ✨

🔨 helps seniors stay where they want to be: safely at home.Led by 22 volunteer tradespeople, Damians Ladder completed ...
06/10/2026

🔨 helps seniors stay where they want to be: safely at home.

Led by 22 volunteer tradespeople, Damians Ladder completed 175 repair projects for older adults in the San Lorenzo Valley and Scotts Valley, rebuilding stairs, ramps, porches, and more. Their skilled volunteer work helps seniors maintain independence and safety in the homes they love.

Inspired by their impact? Find ways to volunteer and give back at scvolunteercenter.org ✨

For four years, Janice and Rick Allan have helped local seniors stay safe, independent, and connected.From providing rid...
06/10/2026

For four years, Janice and Rick Allan have helped local seniors stay safe, independent, and connected.

From providing rides to medical appointments to leading fall prevention and disaster preparedness workshops, they bring both expertise and compassion to every interaction. Together, they have dedicated hundreds of volunteer hours helping older adults age safely and confidently in their own homes.

Inspired by their story? Find ways to make a difference at scvolunteercenter.org ✨

06/09/2026

💜 Since 1933, Walnut Avenue Family & Women's Center has supported women, children, and families across Santa Cruz County through advocacy, youth programs, holiday drives, and a dedicated network of volunteers who continue to show up for neighbors in need.

Inspired by their impact? Find ways to volunteer and give back at scvolunteercenter.org ✨

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1740 17th Avenue
Santa Cruz, CA
95062

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Monday 9am - 5pm
Tuesday 9am - 5pm
Wednesday 9am - 5pm
Thursday 9am - 5pm
Friday 9am - 5pm

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(831) 427-5070

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