Seasonal & Holidays
Make A Difference: Where To Volunteer In Santa Cruz!
Discover how you can give back this holiday season and help bring positive change to our community.

The holiday season is a wonderful time to give back and connect with our community. Volunteering offers a chance to lend a hand and make a meaningful impact. Here are some local organizations in the Santa Cruz area where you can get involved this season.
Please note, this list is just a starting point to help you discover incredible opportunities to give back locally. Be sure to contact each organization directly to learn more about their needs and how you can best contribute.
Big Brothers Big Sisters of Santa Cruz County
Address: 740 Front St, Ste 155, Santa Cruz, CA
Phone: 831-464-8691
Website: sites.google.com/santacruzmentor.org
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Friends of Santa Cruz State Parks
Address: 543 Pacific Ave, Ste 206, Santa Cruz, CA
Phone: 831-429-1840
Website: thatsmypark.org
Santa Cruz Volunteer Center
Address: 1740 17th Ave, Santa Cruz, CA
Phone: 831-427-5070
Website: scvolunteercenter.org
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Save Our Shores
Address: 345 Lake Ave, Ste A, Santa Cruz, CA
Phone: 831-462-5660
Website: saveourshores.org
Second Harvest Food Bank Santa Cruz County
Address: 800 Ohlone Pkwy, Watsonville, CA
Phone: 831-722-7110
Website: thefoodbank.org
The Salvation Army Santa Cruz Corps
Address: 721 Laurel St, Santa Cruz, CA
Phone: 831-426-8365
Website: santacruz.salvationarmy.org
United Way of Santa Cruz County
Address: 4450 Capitola Rd, Ste 106, Capitola, CA
Phone: 831-479-5466
Website: hunitedwaysc.org
Walnut Avenue Family & Women's Center
Address: 303 Walnut Ave, Santa Cruz, CA
Phone: 831-426-3062
Website: wafwc.org
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