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Senior Corps of Retirees and Trail Ambassadors: volunteer with Mission Viejo Police Services
Mission Viejo Police Services runs two volunteer programs, according to the city.
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Plain-language guides to living in Mission Viejo: how to report a problem, speak at council, volunteer, and more.
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Need community service hours in Mission Viejo? Where students and residents can ask
Students and residents who need community service hours for school or youth programs have a few places to ask in Mission Viejo, all listed on city pages.
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Volunteer with Mission Viejo Recreation and Community Services: seniors, teens and events
The city's Recreation and Community Services department lists programs and events that accept volunteers, and calls volunteering a way to give back to the community and directly help those in need.
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Passport applications at the Mission Viejo Library: appointments, documents and photos
The Mission Viejo Library accepts passport applications by appointment only. Appointment hours are Tuesday and Wednesday from 1:30 p.m. to 7:45 p.m., Thursday from 1:30 p.m. to 8 p.m., Friday from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. and Saturday from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Time slots for the following week are posted on
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Volunteer at the Mission Viejo Library: teen service hours and adult roles
The Mission Viejo Library and Cultural Arts department takes volunteers of several ages. Volunteer Coordinator Sandy Brimer handles questions at 949-470-8488 or libvolunteers@cityofmissionviejo.org.
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Volunteer at Mission Viejo Animal Services: shelter help and the HOWL wildlife program
Mission Viejo Animal Services has run its animal center since 1992, and the city says the work depends on volunteers who work side by side with staff caring for animals and helping with education and outreach. Shelter volunteers can spend time with the animals, greet visitors, help keep the shelter
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How Mission Viejo's city government is set up: council, commissions and committees
The City of Mission Viejo was incorporated on March 31, 1988. It does not have a charter. It is a General Law city operating under the Council-Manager form of government, according to the city's FAQ.
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Mission Viejo's police services come from the Sheriff's Department: what to know
The City of Mission Viejo contracts with the Orange County Sheriff's Department for police services. According to the city, those services include patrol, general and special crime investigations, a Special Enforcement Team, five School Resource Officers, traffic enforcement, collision
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Mission Viejo City Hall at a glance: address, hours and key phone numbers
Mission Viejo City Hall is at 200 Civic Center, next to the Library, on the corner of La Paz and Marguerite. From the 5 Freeway, take either the Oso Parkway or La Paz exit and go east to Marguerite Parkway. City Hall is open Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
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Mission Viejo does not require a business license, but new businesses need a certificate of occupancy
Mission Viejo does not require a business license, according to the city's FAQ. All new businesses, however, must get a Certificate of Occupancy permit from the Community Development Department. The city says the certificate ensures that a business is permitted to occupy a specific building and
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Who provides water, trash, power and other services in Mission Viejo
Many services in Mission Viejo come from independent agencies and companies rather than the city. The city keeps a list of providers on its Utilities and Service Providers page and asks residents to contact the provider directly with questions.
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How to report a pothole, graffiti or a broken streetlight in Mission Viejo
Mission Viejo residents can report potholes, landscaping problems, burned-out street lights and similar issues through the city's Online Service Request System or the MV Life app. The city's Service Request page says the tool can be used to request service, report issues or report a problem that
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