Our volunteer program is flexible to allow for varied interests (farming, retail, special events, technology, etc.) and schedules (daily, weekly, or just here and there).

We believe that each person that walks through our doors has a gift. Our job is to help individuals discover those gifts and reach their full potential. Community Connection empowers adults with psychiatric disabilities and their families with the tools and resources they desire to build stronger community bonds and improve their lives.

Stress Busters: Balanced Nutrition, Experiencing Nature, Mental Healthcare, Mindfulness Practices, Physical Activity, Quality Sleep, Supportive Relationships

Foster Grandparents earn serve as volunteer mentors and tutors to disadvantaged children and youth in schools, Head Start Centers and other agencies.

Places youths (age 11-15) with local non-profit agencies and provides practical career experience, increased awareness of community needs and encourages the spirit of volunteerism. Leadership seminars and field trips are also offered weekly.

We offer many diverse ways to become part of our dedicated team.

Bag Build: Pack bags for our delivery program, and/or USDA monthly distribution.
Wednesdays: 8:00 am-10:00 am

Drivers: Pick up bread donations at local groceries. One or more mornings: times vary, call for details.

Hollister Marketplace: Customer service to clients during food distribution. Fridays: 8:30 am-12:00 pm and Saturdays: 8:30 am-12:00 pm

Group projects: Food Bank projects once a month or as needed. Kids' backpack program bag build, any other projects needed by the food bank.

Advocate: You can be an advocate for the Food Bank wherever you go! Tell people about our programs, organize a fundraiser or refer folks to us. Talk to your employer about a payroll deduction donor or volunteer program.

AmeriCorps Members are placed for a one-year term and serve as part of a community team, working to coordinate programs and support volunteers.

Our volunteer program is flexible to allow for varied interests (farming, retail, special events, technology, etc.) and schedules (daily, weekly, or just here and there).

Recruits and places volunteers in 3-6 month positions in the Santa Cruz County government. Volunteers are placed in positions that maintain or expand existing levels of operations by augmenting paid staff.

Our volunteer program is flexible to allow for varied interests (farming, retail, special events, technology, etc.) and schedules (daily, weekly, or just here and there).

Matches interested community members (age 13 and over) with City departments in need of volunteers. Also offers opportunities for groups with special proposals to implement their projects as volunteers.

Provides safety, counseling, and emergency shelter for victims of domestic violence and their children.

Services include:

24 Hour Emergency Crisis Hotline 1-877-778-7978 Temporary Shelter during time of transition Emergency food and clothing Play/Art Therapy for Children Safety and Wellness Planning

In-house individual and group counseling Outreach therapy Medical referrals and advocacy Referrals for legal assistance Referrals to mental health services