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2024 Volunteer Highlights

Serving Up Joy

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Volunteers brought smiles to hundreds of residents as they served meals at the Thanksgiving Community Dinner at both the Newhall and Canyon Country Community Centers. Other volunteers helped with set-up…

Saugus Community Beautification Day

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Seventy-eight residents gathered on a chilly Saturday morning to volunteer and spread 30 cubic yards of mulch on Bouquet Canyon Road, from Seco Canyon Road to Alamagordo Road. In addition,…

Volunteers Helped Usher in The Holidays!

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Volunteers were a huge part of the success of Light Up Main Street! They braved the chilly weather and brought a smile to our residents, helping with various activities, carnival…

Volunteers Make a Difference!

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Thank you to the 300 amazing volunteers who helped with 22 projects during Make a Difference Day! From painting light poles on the paseos to installing sand on the Newhall…

Volunteers Keep Santa Clarita Graffiti-Free!

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Thank you to the 37 volunteers who lent a hand in beautifying our community on Graffiti Removal Day! They applied a fresh coat of paint over previously removed graffiti, contributing…

Celebrating Cuba with Arts and Crafts Volunteers

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Volunteers assisted staff with arts and crafts activities at the Celebrate Cuba event. From creating your own yarn doll to designing a banana leaves and pompom Cuban flags, guests explored…

Volunteers Prepped Crafts for Celebrate Cuba

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Six volunteers helped prepare Arts and Craft supplies for Celebrate Cuba. By cutting yarn for Cuban dolls and hole punching banana leaves, staff and event volunteers have an easier experience…

Hart District Student Volunteers Maintained and Extended Trails

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Thank you to the 31 volunteers from the Hart District Summer Trail Crew for your hard work in maintaining the trails at East Walker Ranch Open Space and Aliento Trail.…

Volunteers Prepped Crafts for Celebrate Sweden

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Eight Celebrate craft preparation volunteers traced and cut out shapes needed for the Celebrate Sweden’s Swedish paper heart and Viking helmet activities. By preparing craft materials for the event, staff…

New Archery Stands to Enjoy

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Boy Scout Jeevan Venkateswaran and his 21 volunteers built 13 archery stands at the Santa Clarita Archery Range as part of his Eagle Scout project. They also laid down the…

Volunteers Help Simulate a Real-World Disaster

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Volunteers, young and old, acted as “injured survivors” at the culmination of the CERT class. Thank you to these volunteers for helping class participants practice the skills they learned during…

Fun at Dia De Los Ninos

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Attendees of all ages had a fun time at Dia de los Ninos, thanks in part to our volunteers who helped with various activities and arts and crafts.

Arbor Day with Young Volunteers

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A group of young, enthusiastic volunteers assisted Mayor Smyth and City Councilmembers in planting a tree at Heritage Park as part of Arbor Day. Thank you for your participation and…

Keeping Santa Clarita Clean

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Over 300 community members volunteered during the city-wide Neighborhood Clean-Up event to remove litter and debris from paseos, trails, and neighborhoods. Thank you for participating to enhance your neighborhoods and…

Local Business Helped with Trail Maintenance Project

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Volunteers from Nusano, Inc., a local research and product development company, worked with City staff to improve the Taylor Loop Trail, a 2.7-mile path. They planted acorns, picked up trash,…

New Bridges at the Archery Range

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Three wooden puncheon bridges were added to the roving range as part of Rakshan Reddy’s Eagle Scout project. Rakshan and his 14 helpers spent 168 hours at the Archery Range…

Building a Better Community Together

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The 2023 Volunteer Impact Report highlights the impact of volunteers on the community and showcases why and how they are an important part of the City of Santa Clarita’s operations.…

April 21-27 is National Volunteer Week

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Happy National Volunteer Week to the thousands of volunteers who selflessly contribute their time and efforts to the City!  Staff celebrated volunteers and showed the City’s appreciation for their contributions,…

Another Successful Cowboy Festival, Thanks to our Volunteers

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Thank you to our awesome volunteers who helped make the Cowboy Festival’s return to Hart Park a success! Our volunteers’ enthusiasm was visible at interactive booths, including milk bottle and…

Volunteers Helped Kick Off Celebrate

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The 2024 Celebrate series kicked off with Brazil as the featured country, and our volunteers were there to help make this popular event a success. Volunteers helped with various arts…

Rain Did Not Stop Our Volunteers

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A wet Saturday morning did not stop our volunteers from bringing joy to hundreds of kids who braved the rain themselves to enjoy Eggstravaganza Egg Hunt. Volunteers spread plastic eggs…

Volunteers Helped Promote Art

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Enthusiastic volunteers helped residents get creative at the annual Youth Arts Showcase. They facilitated hands-on arts and crafts and various activities enjoyed by the community. This event was held in…

PVSA Recipients Recognized by City Council

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Mayor Cameron Smyth and the City Council recognized recipients of the President’s Volunteer Service Award at the Volunteer Recognition event at The Cube. Fifty-seven volunteers earned this prestigious award in…

Volunteers Keep our Open Space Nice and Safe

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The Wildland Weed Warriors accomplished a significant task by weeding around approximately 20 oak trees that one of the group’s founders had planted along the main trail at Golden Valley…

Girl Scouts and Volunteers Come Together to Enhance Avenue Stanford

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A Girl Scout troop was joined by other volunteers to spread mulch on the west side of Avenue Stanford, stretching from Avenue Hall to Vanderbilt Way. With determination and teamwork,…

Girl Scouts: Building Bridges Through Books in Towsley Canyon

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Girl Scout Troop 1762 built and installed a mini library in Towsley Canyon’s parking lot for their Silver Award. This project exemplifies their commitment to service and leadership, while promoting…

Rain or Shine, our Volunteers’ Efforts and Impact Always Shine Bright

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The Old Town Library in Newhall welcomed twenty-five Junior High volunteers on a rainy Sunday to help with a clean-up project. The young volunteers showed great enthusiasm and team spirit…

A Busy Start of the New Year for Trail Volunteers

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Our amazing trail volunteers are starting strong this new year! They fixed drainage and washouts at Taylor Trail, cleared brush and vegetation from the Uncle Remi and Shadow Glen Trails,…

2023 Volunteer Highlights

Eagle Scout Project Brings Much-Needed Bridge at Pine Street Trailhead

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Thank you to Scout Colin Parsons for an important addition to our trail system as part of his Eagle Scout project.  Colin undertook the ambitious task of coordinating, planning, and…

Volunteers Help Celebrate the Joy of Reading at the Family Literacy Festival

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The annual Family Literacy Festival at Old Town Newhall Library enchanted attendees with the magic of books and reading. A fantastic team of 32 volunteers played a vital role in…

Light Up Main Street Volunteers Add Extra Sparkle

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This year's Light Up Main Street really brought on the festive vibes, all thanks to our amazing volunteers! A big shout out to the fantastic 37 volunteers who showed up…

Community Unity: Local Agencies and Volunteers Joined Forces on Make a Difference Day

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Over 90 volunteers, aged 7-71, made significant contributions in various community service projects during the Make a Difference Day event.  Volunteers replaced cabinets at the Boys and Girls Club, organized…

Volunteers Rally at Canyon Country Community Day

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Canyon Country Community Day was a big success, fostering an atmosphere of unity among volunteers, ranging in age from 11 to 78, who participated in mulching and painting.  Thanks to…

A Weekend of Nature Exploration and Discovery

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The Wildland Weekend Warriors hosted their first-ever BioBlitz event, offering outdoor enthusiasts a chance to explore the beauty of Elsmere Canyon Open Space while contributing to essential community science. Sixteen…

Our community gathers as one during River Rally

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The 28th Annual River Rally welcomed over 1,100 enthusiastic volunteers who gathered to clear out the Santa Clara riverbed. This event provided a perfect volunteer opportunity that resonated with individuals,…

Celebrate @ Canyon Country Community Center

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"Celebrate" is an exceptional cultural celebration that showcases history and traditions from diverse corners of the globe in the heart of Canyon Country. Taking place every second Friday from April…

Trek Bike Park of SC Build Out/Maintenance

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Dedicated volunteers continue to collaborate closely with City staff to organize and execute maintenance projects at the Trek Bike Park. Their tasks involve hosing down the bike park terrain to…

Summer Reading Program & Finale

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The annual Summer Reading Program (SRP) returned to our public libraries, and this year's theme was "Find Your Voice." Over the course of seven weeks, residents of all ages were…

Celebrating Arbor Day

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Young volunteers had fun helping City Councilmembers plant a tree at Heritage Park, in celebration of Arbor Day and as part of this year’s Neighborhood Clean-Up event.

Neighborhood Clean-Up

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Over 350 volunteers joined hands to make Santa Clarita cleaner and greener! Residents came together with friends and family to participate in the Neighborhood Clean-Up event, dedicated to celebrating Earth…

Cowboy Festival

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After a few years of absence due to the COVID-19 pandemic, Santa Clarita once again paid homage to its vibrant Western heritage through the highly-anticipated Cowboy Festival, drawing thousands of…

President’s Volunteer Service Award

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The Mayor and City Council recognized the 2021-22 recipients of the President’s Volunteer Service Award at the annual Volunteer Recognition event held at The Cube.  In addition, during the April…

National Volunteer Week

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April 16-23 was National Volunteer Week.  Staff celebrated volunteers and showed the City’s appreciation for their contributions, including a City Council proclamation and recognition, two paseo bridge banners, sending volunteers…

Eggstuffing

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Volunteers helped stuff plastic eggs with prizes in preparation for the upcoming Eggstravaganza event. Their assistance played a significant role in creating a fun-filled experience for everyone involved.

Youth Sports

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The success of our Youth Sports program is truly remarkable, thanks to the invaluable contributions of hundreds of dedicated volunteer coaches. Their generosity of heart enables us to provide the…

Making Friends while Volunteering

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Studies have shown that volunteering is good for your mind and body.  Our Wednesday trail volunteers, the Elder Group, is the best testament to this.  They meet on Wednesday mornings,…

2022 Volunteer Highlights

We Have the BEST Volunteers!

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Santa Clarita is a much better place to live, work and play, thanks to our dedicated volunteers! Check out our 2022 Volunteer Impact Report and see how our volunteers make…

Congratulations to our 2021-22 PVSA Awardees!

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Forty-nine volunteers, ranging in age from 14 to 79, received the President's Volunteer Service Award for their volunteer work with the City of Santa Clarita in 2021-22.  They helped the…

Encouraging a Love for Reading

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It was another successful Family Literacy Festival at the Old Town Newhall Library, thanks in part to our volunteers who helped in a variety of ways.  Volunteers assisted with set-up…

Safer and Enjoyable Bike Rides

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Thanks to volunteers, bike riders can experience safer and enjoyable rides at the Trek Bike Park. Volunteers helped sweep excess debris off climbs, shovel away loose rocks, repair rivets after…

Giving Thanks

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It's the season for giving thanks and our volunteers are here for it!  Volunteers helped provide Thanksgiving Dinners at both the Newhall and Canyon Country Community Centers which were well…

Ringing In the Holidays

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Volunteers helped ring in the holidays at Light Up Main Street and brought a lot of smiles to thousands of community members who attended the event.

“Injured Survivors”

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Volunteers acted as “injured survivors” to help CERT participants simulate a real-world disaster scenario and practice what they’ve learned throughout the seven-week series on emergency preparedness.  Check out the Gallery for more…

Look out for Zombies!

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What a fun way to volunteer! Gory and bloody volunteer zombies had so much fun chasing participants at the Zombie Run.  Check out the Gallery for more photos.    …

Helping the Community Remember

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Volunteers helped prepare the Youth Grove for the annual Evening of Remembrance.  They arranged flowers around the central monument, cleaned and polished each individual stump, and helped with event logistics.…

Taking Care of our Environment

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It was another successful River Rally, with over 1,200 community members, ranging in age from 2 to 81, volunteering for this event.  These volunteers picked up 11,320 pounds of trash…

Preserving Newhall Community Day

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Almost 100 volunteers came together on a beautiful August morning to lend a hand and clean up Newhall.  They picked up trash, spread mulch, and painted walls in a concerted…

City Council Recognized Graffiti Day Volunters

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The Santa Clarita City Council recognized volunteers who participated in the City's first Graffiti Removal Day at their 6/28 Council meeting.

Graffiti Day Volunteers

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Thank you to our awesome volunteers who helped beautify a portion of the Saugus neighborhood as part of the City's first Graffiti Removal Day.  Volunteers used 285 gallons of paint…

Bringing Sunshine (Happiness!) to Heritage Park

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Sunshine Garden Club members and volunteers spent a beautiful Friday morning planting Russian sage and pink muhly at Heritage Park.  These new plants will definitely enhance the looks of the…

What’s Your Superpower?

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Our volunteers are truly our superheroes!  Thank you for all that you do for our community!

Happy National Volunteer Month!

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Thank you to all our community members who volunteer their time, skills, and talents not only for the City but for our local non-profits as well.  Santa Clarita is truly…

Splash-&-Dash for Eggs!

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In a unique Easter egg hunt (in the pool!), volunteers helped to group kids by age group and hand out prizes at the Splash-&-Dash Egg Hunt at the Aquatic Center.

Ready…Set…Eggstravaganza!

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Volunteers helped bring joy and smiles to thousands of kids who enjoyed their first Eggstravaganza Easter egg hunt since the pandemic.  Volunteers spread thousands of plastic eggs on the fields…

Cleaning Up our Community

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In celebration of Earth Day and Arbor Day, hundreds of volunteers went out into their neighborhoods to pick up trash at the 2nd Neighborhood Clean-Up event.

Eggstuffing Fun

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Gearing up for Eggstravaganza!  Volunteer stuffed hundreds of eggs with prizes in preparation for Eggstravaganza.

One Story One City

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As part of the City of Santa Clarita's One Story One City program and this year's book selection, "The Nature Fix: Why Nature Makes Us Happier, Healthier, and More Creative"…

Weed Warriors Making a Huge Difference

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Volunteers worked hard at removing invasive plants and replacing them with native plants at the Golden Valley Ranch Open Space at the Placerita Canyon Road Trailhead.  This is the beginning…

International Women’s Day

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Shout out to all the ladies who volunteer with us! In celebration of International Women’s Day, we recognize and thank you for your hard work and contributions to our community.…

Girl Scouts Contribute to Bird Ecology

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Girl Scout Troop 546 built six owl boxes to complement Parks staff’s efforts to provide owls with a nesting place and a safe haven.  What a wonderful way to give…

Little Free Libraries in the Open Space

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As part of his Eagle Scout project, Ryan Robes and his group of volunteers built and installed two Little Free Libraries in Needham Ranch and Newhall Pass Open Spaces.  What…

City Council Recognized Elder Trail Crew

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The Elder Trail Crew was recognized by the City Council for all that they do to build and maintain trails in the City’s Open Space properties.  This dedicated group meets…

Crest-to-Coast Trail Taking Shape, Thanks to SCVTU Volunteers

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Volunteers from the Santa Clarita Valley Trail Users (SCVTU) continued work on the Crest-to-Coast Trail, providing a crucial connection to dozens of other trails in SCV. The future Crest-to-Coast Trail…

Open Space Trail Maintenance is Serious Work

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On Wednesday mornings, weather-permitting, a group of dedicated volunteers can be seen at any of the City’s Open Spaces building or maintaining trails that our residents enjoy on their hikes. …

Awesome Work by Teen Volunteers at the Library

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Teen volunteers at the Canyon Country Library were busy and productive! BOOK DISPLAYS -- volunteers researched, decided on a theme, searched the library catalog to find books, decorated display racks,…

Teen Art a Great Addition to the Library

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Teen Department volunteers changed the theme to their artwork in the Canyon Country Library to reflect the season.  Their drawings definitely add color and beauty to the windows, and wouldn’t…

2021 Volunteer Highlights

Thank You to our 2021 Volunteers!

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Santa Clarita is definitely a better place with you in it.  Click here and here for the 2021 Volunteer Impact, and see the amazing work our volunteers have done. 3,312…

Volunteer Coaches A Big Plus to Youth Sports Programs

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Volunteer coaches are a crucial part of the City's Youth Sports programs.  They help provide a fun, safe, and high-quality experience for youth participants.

Volunteer Creativity in the Teen Section

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Canyon Country Library volunteers created themes and beautiful art in the Teen area. They worked together to create rough sketches based on a theme and then translated them into a…

Volunteers Brought Magic to the Winter Magic Celebration

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Volunteer contributions continue to be vital to the success of City events and programs.  Volunteers for the Winter Magic Celebration at the Newhall Community Center helped run carnival games and…

Family Literacy Festival A Success with the Help of Volunteers

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Volunteers were a huge help at the Family Literacy Festival!  They assisted library staff at the booths, guided staff in costumes as they walked around the festival, and helped with…

Trek Bike Park Workdays

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Volunteers continue to help maintain the pump and BMX tracks at the Trek Bike Park and do a fantastic job to keep it ready for users.

Thanksgiving Harvest Helpers

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Volunteers had as much fun as community members who came to the Thanksgiving Harvest event at the Newhall Community Center.

Halloween Carnival and Haunted House Volunteers

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Volunteers were a big help in setting up for the Halloween Carnival and Haunted House, and manning the different games and arts and craft booths.

Zombies were All Over the Place!

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Volunteer zombies had fun chasing participants and creating an exciting and spooky experience at this year's Zombie Run!

TMU Students’ Beautification Project @ Canyon Country Park

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Students from The Master's University planted shrubs at Canyon Country Park on a beautiful Friday morning.  These shrubs are a great addition to the park, not only filling in the…

Local Business Takes Part in Beautification Project

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Citadel EHS employees and their families planted drought-tolerant shrubs on the parking lot planters at Canyon Country Park.  These shrubs replaced old plants that have been disturbed over the years…

1st Gold Awardee – President’s Volunteer Service Award

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Congratulations to Alice Xie, the City's first Gold award recipient of the President’s Volunteer Service Award!  Alice has contributed over 100 hours to our libraries within the past 12 months. …

Non-Profit Symposium

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The City's Volunteer Engagement Program hosted SCV non-profits for the Non-Profit Symposium, featuring an engaging presentation by LaVal Brewer on how to turn volunteers into donors.  It was nice to…

Students Clean Youth Grove Stumps

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Student volunteers cleaned the individual stumps at the Youth Grove in preparation for the annual Evening of Remembrance to raise awareness about safe and responsible driving.  The Youth Grove is…

12,456 Pounds of Trash!

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Over 1,200 community members, young and old, volunteered at the River Rally event on September 18, collecting a total of 12,456 pounds of trash from a portion of the Santa…

Eagle Scout Added Amenities to Needham Ranch Open Space

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Scout Patrick Done and his volunteer helpers painted two arches and installed mileage signs, emergency location markers and two benches along the main hiking trail at Needham Ranch Open Space…

USA Swimming Futures Championships

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Our volunteers had fun while helping as timers at the USA Swimming Futures Championships at the Aquatic Center!

Crest-to-Coast Trail Project

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SCV Trail Users volunteers continue building the connection trail between Newhall Pass and Gates-King Open Space, which will be a key connection in the Crest-to-Coast Trail that will run from…

Rising to Excellence Award

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The City's Volunteer Engagement Program received the Rising to Excellence Award from the National Association of Volunteer Programs in Local Government (NAVPLG). This special award recognizes a local volunteer program…

Thanking the City

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To give back and thank the City for saving The Cube, West Ranch Hockey Club members volunteered to plant drought-tolerant acacia plants in Pamplico Park.

Fresh Paint Does It

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Valencia United Methodist Church volunteers painted 150 feet of linear fencing around Canyon Country Park to improve the park's look.

Wednesday Workdays @ Trek Bike Park

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Volunteers help with general maintenance at the Trek Bike Park on Wednesday mornings to keep the popular park safe for riders.

Park Beautification Project

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The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints volunteers planted 200 one-gallon acacia plants to fill in bare plant areas surrounding the pool perimeter at Valencia Meadows Park.

Teens Pay it Forward

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Boys and Girls Club teens planted icebergs, little johns and pink muhly to improve park aesthetics and fill in bare areas surrounding the baseball field at Plum Canyon Park.

National Volunteer Week

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Showing our gratitude to our wonderful volunteers through paseo bridge banners.  Thank you for everything that you do for our community!

Happy National Volunteer Month, Santa Clarita!

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Mayor Bill Miranda thanks our volunteers in this video for their contributions to the community, especially in the midst of the pandemic.  We really have the best volunteers!

Girl Scouts Spread Wildflower Seeds

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Girl Scout Troop 546 spread native plant seeds to keep the invasive mustard plants from taking over the burned area in the Rivendale Park and Open Space.  They also planted…

Enhancing the Trek Bike Park Experience

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Volunteers from the SCV Trail Users spent a Saturday morning softening the climb that connects riders to mountain bike trails at the Trek Bike Park.  Softening the frequently-used upline enhances…

President’s Volunteer Service Awardees

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Congratulations and thank you to our first recipients of the President's Volunteer Service Award. These amazing volunteers have given more than 100 hours for City projects this past year.

President’s Volunteer Service Award

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The City has been  recently approved as an official Certifying Organization for the President’s Volunteer Service Award.  This national recognition was established by President George W. Bush in 2002 to…

Prepping The Cube!

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The countdown to reopening day is on!  Volunteers from The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints got busy preparing The Cube for the community.  They helped with the preparation…

Getting the Fields Ready for Spring

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Volunteers from The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints spread roughly 80 yards of mulch under trees lining multi-purpose fields at Central Park.  This mulch layer will help prevent…

2020 Volunteer Highlights

Thank you to our 2020 Volunteers!

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The challenges of 2020 did not deter volunteers from stepping up and making a difference.  Thank you!! 2,477–Number of City volunteers in 2020 (= 9.5 FTE) 19,743–Number of volunteer hours…

NEW! One-Stop Shop for Volunteerism in Santa Clarita

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New on this site, the Santa Clarita Volunteer Hub offers non-profits a new avenue to recruit volunteers, and gives residents a central place to find volunteer opportunities in the community.

LDS Members Spruced Up Newhall and Whitney Canyon Park and Ride

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Volunteers from The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints came together to beautify the area affected by the recent Elsmere Fire.  They spread mulch around the upper and lower…

Keeping our Community Clean

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Volunteers, young and old, were all over town picking up trash at the Neighborhood Clean-Up event on September 26.  Thank you for helping keep our community clean!

New Bike Park

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A group of 37 volunteers spent the morning of Saturday, August 29, to shape turns and jumps at the new Santa Clarita Bike Park.  Some of these volunteers are bike…

A New Trail to Enjoy!

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Trail volunteers continue to put in a trail at the south end of The Center at Needham Ranch.  This project started in June and has several more work days to…

National Volunteer Week

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We gave a shout-out to our volunteers through paseo bridge banners.  We appreciate all that you do!

PREPPING FOR EMERGENCIES

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Volunteers, young and old, acted as “injured survivors” for a disaster simulation drill at the culmination of the 7-week Community Emergency Response Training (CERT) program.

LOYALTY AWARDEES

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Fifteen City volunteers were recognized for having contributed 100 hours and more to City programs in 2019.  Thank you for your dedication!

New Trails, Thanks to SCVTU!

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Volunteers from the SCV Trail Users group built a multi-use trail at the Golden Valley Open Space, which our residents are sure to enjoy.

Eagle Scout Project: New Shade Structure

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Boy Scout Cole Martin and his volunteers built a shade structure at the Archery Range for his Eagle Scout project.  This is a wonderful addition to this recreational space.

Eagle Scouts Make our Trails Better!

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7 Eagle Scouts were recognized by the City Council for their projects that enhance the outdoor experience of residents and visitors who enjoy our City’s amazing network of trails.

2019 Volunteer Highlights

Usherin’ In the Holidays

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Volunteers helped usher in the holiday season and spread cheer at Light Up Main Street.

Beautifying Central Park

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Volunteers from SCV Church of Christ worked with Parks staff to install new plant material in parking dividers and medians at Central Park.  The new plants replaced aging plant material…

Coming Together to Clear Trails

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Over 50 volunteers from SCV Trail Users and SCV Mountain Bike Team joined forces to pick up trash and clear the trails at Haskell Canyon Open Space.  Thanks to their…

Not all Superheroes wear Capes!

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Over 800 volunteers helped at the Santa Clarita Marathon Heroes Weekend on November 2 and 3.  Volunteers served as Course Monitors and manned water stations, and Cheer teams from local…

Scout Projects Bring Value to the Community

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Two Eagle Scout projects were completed by scouts and volunteers in October.  Twenty-four volunteers built and installed a new pergola on the Promenade Trailhead, while another 19 volunteers added three…

Caring for the Environment

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Santa Clarita came out in full force for the River Rally Clean-Up on September 21.  More than 1,400 community members worked together to removed 5,380 pounds of trash and debris…

Volunteers Spruced Up Iron Horse Trailhead

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Volunteers from Christ Church SCV Youth Group got together for a clean-up project at the Iron Horse Trailhead on August 31. They trimmed back brush beyond the fence line and…

Volunteers Had Front-Row Seats at Aquatic Events

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Volunteers played an important role at the Swim League Finals and LA84 Swim Festival this summer, with a majority of them serving as lane timers while a dozen others helped…

Princess Cruises Beautification Project

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Volunteers from Princess Cruises braved the heat on July 17 and worked with Graffiti Removal staff to paint a section of the South Fork trail along Wiley Canyon Road. They…

Volunteers Supported Tour de France-Style Cycling Race

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Volunteers served as Course Marshals at Amgen Tour of California’s Men’s Stage 7 and Women’s Stage 3 on May 18 as world-class cyclists raced to the Finish Line from Santa…

Las Vegas Students Spruced Up Central Park

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On May 16, 38 high school seniors and chaperones from the American Preparatory Academy in Las Vegas helped Parks staff put new plants in Central Park planters. The students were…

Awesome Cowboy Festival Volunteers!

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More than 300 volunteers helped to make the Cowboy Festival a success this past weekend. From greeting Festival attendees at the Shuttle Site and as they enter Hart Park to…

Eggstravaganza Brought Smiles to Hundreds of Santa Clarita Kids

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Our volunteers helped brought smiles (and Easter eggs!) to hundreds of kids at the Eggstravaganza Egg Hunt in Central Park.  Prior to the event, volunteers helped stuff thousands of plastic…

Volunteers Cared for our Planet at Earth Arbor Day Festival

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More than 100 community members volunteered at Earth Arbor Day in Central Park.  Majority of these volunteers, including Girl Scout troops, planted trees at various areas in the park while…

Tween Volunteers Got Busy with Spring Cleaning at the Libraries

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Over 50 junior high students from different schools spent a Sunday morning in April helping clean shelves and workstations, and organizing books and materials at the three libraries.  These Tween…

2018 Volunteer Highlights

Volunteers at the Family Literacy Festival

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The 12th annual Family Literacy Festival was hosted on Saturday, December 1, at the Old Town Newhall Library.  Over 30 volunteers came out to help teachers and artists in activity…

2018 is Off to a Great Start!

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A group of 51 volunteers from the SCV Church of Christ spread about 800+ linear feet x 10’ of mulch on the burned area along Newhall Ranch Road on Saturday, January…

Tween Clean-Up Days at the Library

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Canyon Country and Old Town Newhall Libraries hosted clean-up days for National Junior Honor Society members in January and February.  Realizing the challenge that younger volunteers face in finding volunteer…
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MRCA Volunteer Recognition

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Volunteers from the Mountains Recreation and Conservation Authority (MRCA) were recognized by the Parks, Recreation, and Community Services Commission on February 8, 2018 for all their hard work to build…

SCV Trail Users Work on Trails at East Walker Ranch

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Volunteering on our trails has become a family affair!  SCV Trail Users volunteers, including four father-son teams and a husband-wife team, have been working hard at East Walker Ranch.  On March…

2017 Volunteer Highlights

T’was a Busy Spring for City Volunteers!

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April and May are typically busy event months for the City, as they are for volunteers who are an integral part of City events and programs.  In the past month…

Volunteers Thanked and Recognized for their Contributions

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The Volunteer Recognition Pool Party was held on Saturday, May 20. Mayor Pro Tem Laurene Weste was on hand to thank City volunteers for their contributions to the City and…

Open Space Trails Volunteer Program

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The trails volunteer group completed their work on the Elder Trail, a 1.7-mile trail in the Taylor Open Space. They began work on the Cabin Trail in the Gateway Open…

LDS Youth Completed Four Projects in One Day

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As part of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints’ Valencia Stake Youth Conference, 127 volunteers from this church group worked with City staff to do clean-up, painting, and…

Princess Cruises Employees Painted McBean Parkway Bridge

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Twenty-four agents from Princess Cruises volunteered and spent part of their morning on June 8 painting the McBean Parkway Bridge by the Post Office and McDonalds.  The lead for this…

Our Marathon Volunteers Rock!

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Close to 1,000 community members volunteered at the Marathon on November 5.  Families and individuals served as Course Monitors and helped at the Recovery Zone while 30 groups volunteered at…

2016 Volunteer Highlights

A Busy and Egg-citing Day for City Volunteers!

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Saturday, March 26, was a very busy day for City volunteers. Thirty-two teen volunteers helped to make Eggstravaganza on March 26 another success. Sixteen volunteers stuffed thousands of eggs with gift…

Trees, Lady Bugs, and Fun Activities Kept Volunteers Engaged

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A total of 177 volunteers, between the ages of three and 68, helped with Earth Arbor Day on April 16-17. Girl Scout troops, school groups, and families planted trees throughout…

Amgen Tour of California Volunteers Were All Over Town

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Orange Amgen volunteer shirts dotted parts of the race route on Monday, May 16, worn by volunteer Course Marshals who helped provide a safe venue for the Amgen Tour of…

City Volunteers Joined 4th of July Parade

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City volunteers, young and old, proudly represented the City of Santa Clarita and its Volunteer Engagement Program at the 4th of July Parade in Newhall.  Wearing volunteer shirts from different City…

ROP Forestry Students Volunteer @ Quigley Canyon and Whitney Canyon Open Spaces

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Hart District’s ROP Forestry students braved the heat in June to work on trails maintenance projects in Quigley Canyon and Whitney Canyon. The group did 100 dedicated crew hours in…

River Rally Volunteers Came Through Again!

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More than 1,300 community members, from age 3 to 82, volunteered to help clean a portion of the Santa Clara River on Saturday, September 17. Students, Girl and Boy Scouts,…

Volunteers Traded Roller Coasters for Poppy Seeds

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Eighty-seven Magic Mountain employees traded their usual activities in the theme park for a day of service in the City’s Open Space properties, including Iron Horse/Round Mountain, Towsley Canyon/Rivendale, and…

Marathon Volunteers Were a Big Help!

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Volunteers came in full force for the 21st Santa Clarita Marathon. Approximately 900 volunteers helped to make the Marathon on November 6 another success, most of them manning water stations while…

2015 Volunteer Highlights

Cowboy Festival Volunteer Round-Up

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Approximately 125 community members attended the Cowboy Festival Volunteer Round-Up on March 24, 2015, where staff provided information about the new Festival venues as well as standard and new activities.  The round-up…

Cowboy Festival Ranch Hands

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About 220 volunteers contributed to the success of the Cowboy Festival on April 15-18, 2015. Volunteers lent a helping hand at the City’s information, media, and merchandise booths, served as…

Volunteers Stuffed Some Fun into Eggstravaganza

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Twenty-four volunteers stuffed thousands of eggs with donated gift certificates in preparation for the Eggstravaganza event on April 4, 2015.  Seven other volunteers helped at the actual event, spreading the eggs…

National Association of Volunteer Programs in Local Government (NAVPLG) Spotlight

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The City of Santa Clarita’s Volunteer Engagement Program was featured in NAVPLG’s Spring 2015 newsletter.  The spotlight outlines what the City is doing to celebrate and recognize volunteers.

Earth Arbor Day Volunteers

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Over 170 volunteeers, between the ages of three and 67, helped make the Earth Arbor Day Festival on April 11, 2015 a success. The younger volunteers helped with tree planting…

Rain or Shine — Our Volunteers were there for the Amgen TOC!

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Fifty-six volunteers braved the elements on May 14, 2015 when the Amgen Tour of Californiarolled into town.  Volunteers helped as Course Marshals, Security Ambassadors, Medical Control Escorts, Team Meal Volunteers, and…

Tree Wells, Trails, and Terrific Volunteers

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Staff from the Parks Planning and Open Space Division and the Volunteer Engagement Program worked closely to organize three volunteer projects at Quigley Canyon between March and May, 2015.  As…

Volunteers Helped Provide Fun and Excitement at the Youth Sports and Healthy Families Festival

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Youth Sports and Healthy Families Festival on August 22, 2015, and helped provide a fun and safe environment for community members.  Volunteers assisted staff in various areas, including kayaking, paddle boarding,…

Residents Give Back

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Over 1,200 community members came out to help clean a portion of the Santa Clara River at the 21st annual River Rally on September 19, 2015.  Volunteers — young and old — donned…

Do Good Bus Volunteers Did Good in Santa Clarita

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Almost 100 volunteers from Boston Scientific boarded the Do Good Bus on October 16, 2015 for a clean-up and beautification project at Quigley Canyon.  The volunteers planted six oak trees,…

Marathon Volunteers Spread Some Cheer (and Water)

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Over 900 volunteers helped make the 20th Santa Clarita Marathon on November 8, 2015 run smoothly and cheered runners along the way.  Volunteers manned water stations and provided water and…