Volunteers sought for Mission Viejo’s Inner Coastal Clean Up Day Sept. 17
Community groups, students, churches, families, businesses and individuals are sought to help remove trash and debris from local creeks, watersheds, trails and neighborhoods on Saturday, September 17. The public is invited to participate in the annual Inner-Coastal and Watershed Clean-up Day from 8 a.m. to noon in Mission Viejo. The City’s clean-up event takes place [...]
Volunteer work experience program benefiting school, City alike
Mission Viejo kicked off a volunteer work experience program with New Vista School this month in an effort to benefit the students and City alike. New Vista School, www.newvistaschool.org, is a nonprofit progressive educational center that provides a safe, structured educational environment for students in grades 6-12 + with Asperger Syndrome high-functioning Autism and language-learning [...]
Volunteers sought for Saturday’s Target Symphony in the Cities, Prelude in the Park
Volunteers are sought during the City’s Target Symphony in the Cities and Prelude in the Park event, a time-honored ritual that caters to people of all ages. The fun begins at 4 p.m. on Saturday, July 30 with the Prelude in the Park: Hometown Block Party on the Village Green at Oso Viejo Park, 24932 [...]
Boy Scout organized 80 volunteers in planting project
John Keawekane spent this past weekend working to beautify the area, while putting himself in line to obtain the rank of Eagle Scout, the highest rank attainable in the Boy Scouting program of the Boy Scouts of America. Armed with a shovel, about 80 volunteers, and a will to benefit the environment, John coordinated a [...]
Volunteers honored by City Council Monday for their unwavering service
Volunteers are the heart and soul of Mission Viejo, and on Monday the City Council recognized six dedicated volunteers for each contributing 1,000 hours of service to the City. Mayor Dave Leckness recognized Marlene Kazen, Edith Murray and Betty Saunders for devoting their time and energy at the Norman P. Murray Community and Senior Center [...]
Scout’s weekend project benefits community, environment
Someone once said that the heart of a volunteer is not measured in size, but by the depth of the commitment to make a difference in the lives of others. Indeed, that statement is true and was echoed this past weekend by a Mission Viejo Boy Scout who worked on an environmentally friendly project to [...]
School sports teams still beaming from volunteer effort during the holidays
Members of the Tesoro High School Boys & Girls Lacrosse teams are looking ahead to the 2011 holiday season after enjoying giving back to those in need last month. During the recent holiday break, the Lacrosse teams volunteered at the Salvation Army’s Christmas Warehouse in Anaheim. Some players boxed up hams, potatoes, bread, and other [...]
Friends of the Mission Viejo Library volunteers sought
The Mission Viejo Library is seeking people with a penchant for books and a passion for giving back to help raise money for the Mission Viejo Library collection as a Friends of the Mission Viejo Library volunteer. Volunteers are needed in an array of rewarding roles. Amazon volunteers, who should be proficient in computer skills, [...]
Volunteers sought for sales team in Friends of the Mission Viejo Library Bookstore
If you have a passion for books and the Mission Viejo Library and a penchant for giving back to the community, then listen up: The Friends of the Mission Viejo Library Bookstore is seeking volunteers to help in an array of roles at the successful bookstore located inside the library at 100 Civic Center. [...]
Volunteers still sought for Mission Viejo’s Inner Coastal Clean Up Day Event Saturday
Community groups, students, churches, families, businesses and individuals are still welcome to help remove trash and debris from local creeks, watersheds, trails and neighborhoods on Saturday, September 25. The public is invited to participate in the annual Inner-Coastal and Watershed Clean-up Day from 8:00 a.m. to noon in Mission Viejo. Inner-Coastal Clean Up Day, held [...]
