An annual membership provides access to trips, socials, classes, and a Cupertino Senior Center parking permit. 

To become a member, complete the following three steps:

Step 1 – Be 50 years or older

Step 2 – Register for a membership online at reg4rec.org or in-person at the Cupertino Senior Center

Step 3 – Pay an annual membership fee of $25 for Cupertino residents or $30 for non-Cupertino residents

Is it time to renew your membership? There are three easy ways you can renew.

1. In-person – Stop by the front desk to complete your membership registration and receive a current parking permit.

2. By mail – Fill out and mail in the membership form along with a check payable to City of Cupertino. Then, the next time you are in, visit the front desk to receive your current parking permit. Access and print the membership form here(PDF, 353KB).

3. Online – Using your email and password, sign in to your reg4rec.org account. After you have signed in, follow these steps to complete your registration:

• Step 1: Click ‘Memberships’ on the blue menu bar at the top of the page

• Step 2: In the search bar, type “Senior Center”

• Step 3: Select ‘Senior Center Membership’ then click ‘Add to Cart’

If you have not signed into your account and do not have a password. Follow these steps:

• Step 1: Visit reg4rec.org

• Step 2: Click ‘Sign In’

• Step 3: Click 'Forgot Password' and enter your email address to have your login information sent to you. After you have signed in, follow Steps 1 through 3 to complete your registration.

Senior guests can access the Senior Center for social activities and one-day lectures for a $5 fee, which includes a one-day parking permit. For luncheons, guests pay this fee plus the activity cost. To obtain a Visitor Pass, sign up at the front desk or download the Visitor Pass form in advance.

 Drop-in Passes allow Senior Center members to register for individual exercise classes on a space-available basis. These passes are only for select classes offered by the Cupertino Senior Center and are not equivalent to a Membership Day Pass. Look for the Drop-in Pass logo on select classes in the 50+ Scene. Please note that passes are non-refundable, and classes may be canceled if minimum registration is not met. Senior Center membership is required to purchase a Drop-in Pass.

Cupertino Senior Center offers gift cards that can be purchased to give as gifts to family and friends. Gift cards are redeemable toward trips, special events, membership, or activities. Call (408) 777-3150 for details.

Participants who have caregivers may have the caregiver accompany them to programs at the Senior Center. A caregiver is defined as a qualified and physically able companion to accompany a participant who needs such assistance and must assume total responsibility for their well-being. The only time there is a charge for the caregiver is for a luncheon or trip, no visitor pass is needed.

The Stay Active Fund is about helping Cupertino adults 50 and older remain active, engaged, and participating in the Cupertino Senior Center. This fund provides assistance to offset the cost of a Senior Center membership and registration for classes and events.

The membership scholarship covers up to 50% of the resident membership fee and requires that the applicant submit a payment of the remaining amount. The class and event scholarship allows a member to request a reduction in price for a class or event. The member may receive this reduction in price four times per year. The scholarship will cover up to 50% of the class or event fee. The applicant is responsible for the remaining amount.

To request participation in this scholarship program, the applicant must complete a Stay Active Fund Application at the Senior Center front desk and submit the application and appropriate documentation to the Senior Center Supervisor for review and approval. The Stay Active Fund is available each year from November 1 to June 30 or until the funds are spent.

For more information about the Stay Active Fund, please contact the Senior Center at (408) 777-3150 or senior_center@cupertino.gov.

Volunteers must be current members of the Senior Center and 50+ in age.

• Volunteer selection is based on qualifications for a specific program and the Senior Center’s needs as determined by the Senior Center staff.
• A volunteer cannot serve in a volunteer capacity where a conflict of interest exists.

Prospective volunteers must apply through the Volunteer Portal. Staff will select qualified applicants to participate in an interview and require them to complete a fingerprinting background check.

Want to learn more about the Cupertino Senior Center Volunteer Program? You will learn about the volunteer program and how to navigate the volunteer web portal. Space is limited, please sign up on the volunteer portal or email Amanda Hui at amandah@cupertino.gov for more details.

Volunteers are required to log their service hours through the Volunteer Portal, under the ‘Hours Log’ tab.

Volunteer Portal

The primary goal of Cupertino’s Techie Teens volunteer program at the Senior Center is to help teens give back to the community by engaging the 50+ community to assist in developing their technological skills. Our volunteers can expect to gain the following experiences: leadership roles, public speaking opportunities, interpersonal communication, and much more. While anyone between the ages of 14 to18 may apply, we would like to remind all applicants that space is limited and acceptance into the program will be based on answers to supplemental questions, availability, and interview performance. Any teen with a strong desire to work with our 50+ population is encouraged to apply. Successful applicants will be enthusiastic, dedicated, and devoted to providing our 50+ population with an enriching experience.

Due to the standards of this program, there is an application process with supplemental questions and a required interview process. Interviews are tentatively scheduled to occur in the late afternoon of Tuesday, April 22, Wednesday, April 23, and Thursday, April 24.

Online applications will open Winter 2025.

Techie Teen Volunteers that are selected to the program will be expected to meet the following requirements:

• Must be at least 14 years old by the first day of training
• Attend all training meetings
• Be fingerprinted and cleared
• Volunteer for a minimum of 2 hours every week for the full duration of the program (June 11 to August 8)
• Must create and present a 30-minute workshop to present at the end of the program
• Must provide own transportation to and from program site
• Arrive on time for shifts and stay for the whole duration of scheduled shift
• Wear program shirt and nametag while volunteering

Volunteer In-Service Training

In-service Training will be held on Wednesday, June 4 from 3:30 to 5:30 p.m. or Monday, June 9 from 3 to 5 p.m. During training, our teen volunteers will become versed in translating device and application language, conversing with 50+ adults, building interpersonal skills with 50+ adults, and how to assist with technological questions.

Application Checklist

• Techie Teen Volunteer Application
• Techie Teen Volunteer Agreement
• Teen Volunteer Expectations and Guidelines
• Supplemental Questions

Applications must be submitted by Sunday, April 13 by 11:59 pm. Late applications will not be accepted.

Selection of Techie Teen Team

Due to the popularity and standards of the program, we will be using the answers of the supplemental questions as well as an interview to select our volunteer team. In addition, we will review an applicant’s availability to determine acceptance into the program. Applicants will also be required to interview in the late afternoon of Tuesday, April 22, Wednesday, April 23, or Thursday, April 24. Once selected, volunteers will be sent acceptance emails with next steps and details on training. Program assignments will be distributed in June.

Program Payment

If selected, payment of $20 is required to cover the cost of fingerprinting, program shirt, nametag, and other program training materials. Checks should be made out to City of Cupertino. Payment will be due on training day, on Wednesday, June 4 or Monday, June 9.

I’m not available for the in-service training. Can I still take part in the program?

Tech Teen Volunteers must be available for the full in-service training program and their assigned volunteer shifts that occur every other week. For safety and training reasons, exceptions will not be made.

I am unsure of my summer schedule at this time. Will I be able to apply later?

There are limited spots, and all spots will be filled within the week of the deadline. If any spots remain, they will be filled on a first come, first serve basis.

When will I know if I am selected for the program?

The beginning of May.

I have a filled schedule and anticipate an increase in extracurricular activities throughout the summer. Should I still participate in the program?

Techie Teen Volunteers must be available for their assigned 2-hour volunteer shift which will occur every week. Shifts will begin Wednesday, June 11 and will end Friday, August 8. There will be a break from July 21 to July 25 and a holiday on July 4.

Techie Teen Volunteers must also be available to present their 30-minute workshop at the end of the program in August.

I do not have any teaching experience, should I still apply?

Yes, we encourage anyone interested to apply.

I am interested, but may not have transportation to get to the center. What should I do?

Please still apply. There is public transportation (VTA) and Silicon Valley Hopper as options to get to the facility.

Will I receive documentation for my service hours?

If you require documentation of hours, please talk to City staff any time before the end of your volunteer period and they will complete the appropriate documents.

Is there a uniform requirement?

Yes, all volunteers will be provided with a shirt and a nametag which they must wear during their volunteer shift.

May I volunteer for more than one day?

Yes, volunteers may talk with City staff to volunteer twice a week for a total four hours a week.