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.

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.

Join us in bringing the Japanese Cultural Fair to life! We are looking for enthusiastic volunteers to help with various tasks during the event, ensuring a fun and engaging experience for all attendees.

As a Community Support Volunteer, you will assist in facilitating weekly discussion groups and intensive weekend trainings for incarcerated individuals. This role involves engaging with participants to help them cultivate self-awareness and emotional intelligence, contributing to a transformative prison culture.

Join us at Common Roots Farm to help with various tasks such as bed preparation, planting, weeding, harvesting, and animal care. Volunteers are required to fill out an application, attend an orientation, and sign a liability waiver before participating.

Join us in cleaning up Seabright State Beach by picking up trash and recycling. Volunteers can also assist with running our check-in station as an Outreach volunteer.

Assist camp staff in facilitating crafts and activities for K-6th grade students. Responsibilities include supporting campers, ensuring safety, and helping clean up after activities.

Assist education staff during field trips at the Museum and local parks. Volunteers will help facilitate observations and activities while ensuring student safety. Training is provided.

Enjoy free admission to Museum events while helping facilitate memorable and educational experiences for our community. Volunteers will assist with set-up, greet guests, serve drinks, help with crafts/activities, and clean up as assigned by staff.

Help maintain the Garden Learning Center by participating in general landscaping, watering, weeding, and replanting. This opportunity is open to all ages, but children under 14 require adult supervision.

Engage with your community through educational activities and conversations to promote awareness of our mission, events, and learning resources. Volunteers will attend events such as Farmers Markets and community fairs to staff a booth and engage attendees.

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.

Help raise vital funds for the Arboretum by volunteering at Norrie’s Gift & Garden Shop. Shifts are available Tuesday to Sunday for 3 hours, where you can meet travelers and garden-lovers from near and far.

Join us for a Dig Day at Wilder Ranch State Park, where volunteers of all experience levels are welcome to help maintain and improve the trails. Participants will engage in various trail work activities, ensuring the trails remain accessible and enjoyable for everyone.

Assist with ongoing maintenance and light construction in our center and store. This role is crucial for keeping the facilities in good condition and ensuring a safe environment for all.

Help promote and educate community groups, businesses, and organizations about Hopes Closet, and distribute marketing materials for upcoming events. This role is important for raising awareness and support for the organization.

Help receive, sort, and clean donated clothes and other items; prepare Bundles of Hope packages for clients. This role is essential in ensuring that children in need receive the clothing and necessities they require.