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ORGANIZATION: Volunteer Center of Santa Cruz County



The Adopt A Family project provides food, clothing and toys to 500 of Santa Cruz County's neediest families during the holiday season. Every year we have over 100 children on our wait list, and we depend 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.

Use our template to cut out stars from supplies you pick up at our office (or use your own supplies). Decorate the stars and write gift requests on them from our wish list. When done, drop them off at our office, or if you have a business you can display them for your customers/employees.

The Volunteer Center address to pick up kits and drop off completed projects is 1740 17th Ave, Santa Cruz, CA 95062

Kits are available for pick up at our reception (second floor) from 10am - 4pm Monday - Thursday or by appointment.

Our office is closed for the holiday Wednesday, November 27 to Sunday, Decemer 1st. (back on Monday, Dec 2nd)

VIEW THE INSTRUCTIONS HERE

These stars are displayed at local 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.

Get Involved... Express Interest For This Opportunity using the button below and you can sign up for a specific time to come and pick up supplies.

Or you can come to our office between 10am and 4pm Monday - Thursday.



*Important information

*Volunteer time shifts are broken down into the following time frames:

Monday Morning

Monday Afternoon

Wednesday Morning

Wednesday Afternoon

Thursday Morning

Thursday Afternoon

Friday Morning

Friday Afternoon

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About Volunteer Center of Santa Cruz County

Location:

1740 17th Ave Suite 2, Santa Cruz, CA 95062, US

Mission Statement

The Volunteer Center was founded in 1967 to address the pressing needs of our local community through volunteer service. We offer 17 programs that engage young people, families, seniors, working professionals, and people with disabilities in meaningful service. We have the capability of connecting people with volunteer opportunities on the web, by phone or at one of our Centers. We additionally, partner with over 400 non-profits to find the perfect fit for your skills and interest. Our mission is to transform our community and ourselves through volunteerism, empowering everyone to be the difference.

Description

The Volunteer Center was founded in 1967 to address the pressing needs of our local community through volunteer service. We offer 17 programs that engage young people, families, seniors, working professionals, and people with disabilities in meaningful service. We have the capability of connecting people with volunteer opportunities on the web, by phone or at one of our Centers. We additionally, partner with over 400 non-profits to find the perfect fit for your skills and interest. Our mission is to transform our community and ourselves through volunteerism, empowering everyone to be the difference.

CAUSE AREAS

Community
Homeless & Housing
Community, Homeless & Housing

WHEN

Wed Aug 21, 2024 - Sat Nov 30, 2024
12:01 AM - 11:59 PM

WHERE

Santa Cruz, CA 95062

(36.96779,-121.98712)
 

SKILLS

GOOD FOR

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REQUIREMENTS

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