Top 10 ways to volunteer in Santa Cruz County this November

November is a season of gratitude, and here in Santa Cruz County, we show our thanks by showing up for each other. With rent high, groceries costing more, and a wet El Niño winter on the way, many of our neighbors could use a hand this year. The good news: there are so many ways to help. This month, the Volunteer Center’s Adopt a Family program launched its annual giving drive to support more than 2,000 local children, teens, families, and seniors; food pantries from Davenport to Pajaro need extra hands, and special program like Elderday and Hopes Closet would love your talents and time to support their work.Whether you have five minutes or five days a week, you are invited to make service part of your holiday celebrations. Explore our Top 10 featured opportunities below, or search the full Holiday Volunteer Guide, brought to you by West Coast Community Bank. Seabright CrossFit brings the team effort to wrap, pack, and prepare gifts for teens at the Capitola Mall Donation Center.