The Community Bike Collective offers free rides for disadvantaged youth and needs volunteers with bike skills to connect with youth. Volunteers will assist in leading rides and ensuring a safe and enjoyable experience for participants.

Join the Community Bike Collective as a volunteer skilled in bike maintenance or someone who wants to learn to fix flat tires. Volunteers will help repair bikes for youths in need, providing them with the freedom of a bike.

As a Puppet Pod Captain, you will lead the design and creation of Puppet Pods for the Waves of Change event. Join community meetings to brainstorm ideas and collaborate with other creative individuals.

Monitors will ensure the safety of participants along the parade route. This role requires attendance at a training session and involves walking the full parade route on the day of the event.

Work with Parade Coordinators to prepare audio equipment and select music for the parade. Skills in videography are encouraged to help capture the event's creativity.

Help wrap up the event by joining the Clean-Up Crew after the parade. This role involves packing supplies and materials and requires attending an after-parade meeting.

Puppet Makers will help physically create puppets for the Waves of Change event. All skill levels are welcome, and you can participate in workshops to bring your creative ideas to life.

Join the Zero Waste Team to help maintain cleanliness during the event and promote sustainability. Volunteers will attend a training session prior to the event.

Help post no parking signs along the parade route three days before the event. This role requires a few hours of dedication to assist with logistics and ensure a smooth event.

Volunteers are needed to provide 4 to 8 hours of service 2 to 4 times a month. Responsibilities include listening, offering spiritual presence, and participating in training on caregiving and the dying process.

Join us for our monthly Trail Day on the 3rd Sunday of every month (except December). Volunteers will help maintain trails, build capital improvement projects, and participate in special events, with coffee, snacks, and tools provided.

Join us for the April Trail Day on April 19, 2026, at 9:30 am. Volunteers will assist in trail maintenance and enjoy refreshments while working in the beautiful park.

Volunteers are needed to demonstrate quilting and other handiwork skills at the Santa Cruz County Fair. Volunteers will work 4-hour shifts, showcasing their projects, answering questions, and enjoying the fair. Free parking and admission passes are provided.

Work involves training for and participating in duties of protecting life and property through the performance of firefighting and emergency service activities. Volunteer Firefighters are required to learn and participate in the operation of apparatus and the performance of hazardous tasks under emergency conditions which may require strenuous exertion under such handicaps as smoke, fire, heat and cramped surroundings. Although firefighting and emergency services work constitutes the primary and most difficult and responsible area of work, the volunteer is also required to drill attending at least 70% of the drills. These drills consist of practice sessions dealing with various aspects of firefighting, rescue, hazardous materials awareness, and emergency medical work. Time spent at the station may consist of studying, custodial care and a wide variety of maintenance of departmental facilities, apparatus and equipment. Work is usually performed in accordance with explicit instructions and well defined procedures; however, performance of the work requires initiative and the exercise of independent judgment. Work is performed under the general supervision of a Lieutenant or Captain. | Requirements: High School diploma or GED is required. Valid National Registry EMT or equivalent for the state of California. Academy or some training is preferred but not required. Valid drivers license or able to obtain a CA drivers license. Clean background. | Categories: Firefighter, EMT, Other

ASR is looking for animal lovers to help at adoption fairs, which are held weekly. Volunteers will assist in setting up, managing the event, and interacting with potential adopters.

Volunteers are needed to assist with emergency rescue transportation of animals in need. This role involves driving animals to and from shelters and veterinary appointments.

Join us for the First Annual Santa Cruz Cycle Fair to help with various activities including setting up, assisting participants, and managing event logistics. No experience is necessary, and all are welcome to contribute to this community-focused event.

Join The Bird School Project as a volunteer to help teach students about their local environment through birding and outdoor education. Volunteers can assist with fundraising, outreach, and share their own ideas to enhance the program.

Become a foster parent for rescued shelter animals while permanent homes are sought. Foster parents provide temporary care and companionship to animals in need.

Join one of our Weeding & Gardening Groups to help tend to the gardens while learning about plants and socializing with like-minded volunteers. You can also volunteer at Norrie’s Gift & Garden Shop, meeting travelers and garden-lovers while helping raise vital funds for the Arboretum.