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“Volunteering is the ultimate exercise in democracy. You vote in elections once a year, but when you volunteer, you vote every day about the kind of community you want to live in”.
-Author Unknown
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Pictured above is Sue and her little dog Lola, one of our long-time hosts at our resource center!
Here at the Diversity Center, Spring time is one the most active times for volunteering as we have so many events come up before Summer comes and Pride becomes the focus. Now is the perfect chance to get involved with our Youth Group, our Senior Program, become a Triangle Speaker, or become one of our treasured Hosts, like Sue!
Check out what we have to offer!
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"Unify, Decolonize, Thrive" Louden Nelson Mural Reception
The mural “Unify, Decolonize, Thrive” has joined our vibrant community and we invite you all to celebrate with us for a ceremonious ribbon cutting and reception at Louden Nelson Center, Saturday, March 3rd. To help us set up and clean up, sign up here!
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Become a Trained Triangle Speaker
Our Triangle Speakers Bureau is comprised of LGBTQ+ people and those who love them sharing their stories to the community to eliminate fear, prejudice, and hatred towards LGBTQ+ people so that a healthy environment exists where all members of our community can thrive and live full and healthy lives.
Interested in becoming a speaker? Our next training will be April 14th, from 9am-5pm at the First Christian Church in Watsonville. To apply, please visit www.diversitycenter.org/sign-up-for-triangle-speakers-training
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Queer Prom: Under the Stars
Every year our Youth Program puts on Queer Prom rom for over 100 LGBTQ+ high-school aged youth from all over Santa Cruz County. This years prom (April 7th) is themed, "Under the Stars". If you would like to be a chaperone or volunteer during this event, please sign up early as a background check is required. We're seeking chaperones, security, a stage monitor for the drag show and event decorators who can help us transform the space into a magical ballroom! To be a part of the queer magic, sign up here!
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Spring 60+ Senior Luncheon
Give back to our trailblazers!
On March 10th, our 60+ program is hosting a luncheon for seniors of the LGBTQ+ community and we need a couple extra helping hands to put on the biggest senior LGBTQ gathering in Santa Cruz.
To join the team, sign up here!
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"Sign of the Times" Giveaway
We've partnered with the Santa Cruz Downtown Association to give away 25 new gender-inclusive restroom signs to downtown businesses with single-stall restrooms in accordance with California's AB 1732 (which states all commercial single-stall restrooms must be all-gender).
If you want to volunteer for project outreach and sign delivery, contact the volunteers@diversitycenter.org
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Be a part of Santa Cruz PRIDE!
Take charge of the largest LGBTQ+ event of the year by being an integral part of the planning process. The Pride Planning Committee is seeking volunteers to join their ranks! The committee meets the 2nd Tuesday of each month from 5:45-7:15pm at the Diversity Center. To find out more info, contact Dina Izzo at info@santacruzpride.org or come to the next meeting, tonight Feb 13th!
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¿Tú hablas enspañol?
If you are a bilingual speaker who is fluent in Spanish and English, necesitamos ayuda, amigo! Apply to volunteer as a Spanish/English Translator by emailing volunteers@diversitycenter.org
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Have a Seat at our Table!
We're seeking Outreach Interns for both the northern and southern regions of Santa Cruz. Outreach Interns to organize opportunities attending community events and network with LGBTQ+ and social justice-minded people. To apply or for job descriptions, email your resume to volunteers@diversitycenter.org!
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Do you love kids...and drag?
If so, this is the perfect volunteer opportunity! Partnering with Santa Cruz Public Libraries, we are seeking a volunteer who can read stories to children once or twice a month at participating SCPL branches. Help us show kids it's okay to be different, wonderful to be glamorous, and fun to read! To learn more, see the opportunity description here. |
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Want to volunteer but don't know where you fit?
Let us know! We have new and different opportunities popping up all the time!
Contact our Volunteer Coordinator at volunteers@diversitycenter.org or call the Center at (831) 425-5422 for more information.
Check out our open positions on our website at
http://www.diversitycenter.org/open-positions/
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