We will be closed
Christmas Day (December 25)
and
New Year's Day (January 1)

Year End Giving!

Help us upgrade the technology in our museum!

Click an image below to donate!

The National Steinbeck Center is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit corporation. Your donation is tax deductible and has an enduring impact.

General Volunteers

If you would like to volunteer for general National Steinbeck events and needs please click the button below. Great for high school students needing volunteering hours needed to graduate.

Day of Writing Volunteer

Are you a high school senior or junior in AP language arts? Need volunteering hours? This is perfect opportunity for you! Help coach middle school students and improve their writing. 

Become a SYA Judge!

Help assess our young authors’ creative stories! 

Judges are often former teachers, journalists, Steinbeck lovers, and writers. Volunteer digitally!