Community Connection
Cause Area
Location
300 Harvey West Boulevard Santa Cruz, CA 95060
United States
Active Opportunities (2)
Jul 8
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May 26
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12:00 PM
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01:00 PM
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Santa Cruz, CA 95060
Passionate about gardening, health, wellness and giving back to the community? We're looking for someone special to support our weekly garden group in our Healthy Connections program in Santa Cruz for adults living with mental illnesses. The garden group is every week for one hour and an additional 3 hours, give or take on garden maintenance. Gardening has shown to make a real, positive impact on people's mental wellness, so our volunteer group volunteers are a part of a team supporting and empowering people to improve their lives on a pathway to wellness and recovery. The garden group is part of Community Connection's innovative and whole-person centered program, Healthy Connections. Qualifications gardening experience experience facilitating a group knowledge or interest about health and wellness, healthy lifestyle choices experience working with adults living with a mental illness or lived mental health experience, either personally or with a close family member or friend able to lift up to 30 pounds This is an excellent opportunity for someone who is passionate about supporting mental health and connecting to nature! You will be making a real difference in our community! Want to get involved? Use the "Express interest" button below!
Date Posted: Sep 4, 2024
Jun 26
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Jun 30
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12:01 AM
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11:59 PM
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Santa Cruz, CA 95060
Packing Volunteers: We are looking for volunteers to help pack bags for Community Connectioon program participants who are part of the Food distribution program. We need volunteers that can help on a regular basis (at least once a month). Every Monday from 10am-12pm in Santa Cruz. Upon arrival we will distribute those responsible for what product to put in each bag (for example, if you are assigned to handle bread, it will be your responsibility to put bread in the bags, etc.). After packing we will talk with the drivers about distribution and to where. Drivers needed Every Monday from 12pm - 3pm: Drivers will help distribute bagged food to our participants, if you have a preferred place please let us know. After the delivery, we highly recommend that you return to the 300 Harvey West location to return any leftover bags and/or completion of your mileage reimbursement form. Delivery locations are for Watsonville and Santa Cruz. May be homes of program participants. You must have a valid CA driver's license and register in advance and show proof of insurance. Estimated delivery time depends on the amount of food recipients, which should average roughly two hours. Mileage reimbursement is available at $0.60/mile.
Date Posted: Sep 1, 2024
Organization Information
Mission Statement
Supporting adults with psychiatric disabilities and their families in achieving greater independence and an improved quality of life as members of the community.
Description
Court Community Service for People with Phsychiatric Disabilities clerical, assembly of bulk mail and gardening. will only take people with psychiatric disabilities. no violent crimes or sex offenders.
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