Volunteer Opportunities

They often have opportunities for teens needing to complete community service hours. To ask about a volunteer opportunity, please email Kate at info@livelikecoco.com.

Second Harvest Food Bank of Santa Cruz County offers a variety of volunteer opportunities for individuals, including sorting and packing food at their Watsonville warehouse, helping at community food distributions, supporting special events, and providing office assistance. Volunteers can choose weekday or weekend shifts

the Homeless Garden Project provides volunteer opportunities in Santa Cruz to a diverse base of volunteers, including students, families, and groups. Their volunteer programs are flexible, with one-time, as well as ongoing volunteer opportunities. Their volunteer positions cater to a variety of interests, from farming to retail to special events to social work to technology.

There are many meaningful ways to volunteer with Jacob’s Heart to support children with cancer and their families. Volunteers can help by delivering groceries and essential supplies directly to families' homes, providing transportation to and from medical appointments, or assisting at the family center with organizing donations and preparing care packages. Others choose to lend a hand at special events, fundraisers, or by offering administrative support. Whether you have a few hours a week or can help at specific times, every act of service makes a difference in bringing comfort, hope, and joy to the families Jacob’s Heart serves.

Get involved in the fight against hunger in our community. Share your time and talents with Pajaro Valley Loaves & Fishes. They have volunteer opportunities every Monday through Friday from 8 am to 4 pm.