| Agency Name | Santa Cruz County Office of Education Student Support Services |
| Categories | Children/Youth,Education,Hunger & Homelessness,Legal Services,Medical & Wellness,Mental Health,Resource Center,Women |
| Contact Name | Tiffany M. Smith |
| Agency Email | tsmith@santacruzcoe.org |
| Agency Address | 400 Encinal St. Santa Cruz, CA 95060 |
| Agency Phone | 831-466-5702 |
| Web Address | http://www.santacruzcoe.org/ |
| Office Hours | M-F 8am-5pm |
| Distance from Campus | 2.6 Miles |
| Nearest Bus Lines | https://www.google.com/maps/dir/1156+High+St,+Santa+Cruz,+CA+95064/400+Encinal+St,+Santa+Cruz,+CA+95 |
| Mission Statement | The Santa Cruz County Office of Education is a public agency whose purpose is to provide educational leadership, resources and services to schools to ensure quality educational opportunities for all students. This mission is accomplished through partnerships with teachers, school districts, businesses and other governmental agencies. Direct instructional programs are offered through special education, alternative education and Regional Occupational Programs. District services are provided in the areas of staff development and fiscal services. Included in the responsibilities of the Santa Cruz County Office of Education is coordination with the California Department of Education. |
| Volunteer Duties |
Because we have a variety of programs, we have a variety of volunteer opportunities. Teen Peer Court Case Manager: Help guide youth towards the right path. We need someone who our defendants can look up to and take advice from. The minimum amount of hours needed for this is only a few hours a month, but if you're looking to gain a lot of community service, we can do trainings with you and help you gain more experience for your career. Sueños Mentor: Be a role model for unprivileged youth in Watsonville, CA. This program is to train and support the youth of Watsonville become well-rounded professionals--teaching them how to build resumes, customer service, etc. You would have to speak Spanish and English and be willing to come in at least two or three days a week for a few hours. Here are links to more opportunities: - Sueños |
| Notes | Updated 2/7/17 |
