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.

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.

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 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.

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 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.

If you have technical skills, assist with data entry, social media management, or keeping our website up to date. Non-tech-savvy individuals can help with traditional mail tasks such as sending thank you cards and newsletters.

Help out at our adoption events on Saturday afternoons at General Feed & Seed. Responsibilities include setting up and breaking down tables and kennels, transporting animals, and assisting potential adopters in meeting our animals.

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.

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 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.

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.

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.

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 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

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.