Holiday Stars AT HOME
ORGANIZATION: Volunteer Center of Santa Cruz County
Please visit the new page to apply.
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
More opportunities with Volunteer Center of Santa Cruz County
No additional volunteer opportunities at this time.
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.
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Santa Cruz, CA 95062
DATE POSTED
November 3, 2024
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