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Want to Volunteer?
Help Us Help You Join the Team
Maybe you’re a first-time volunteer or you’re interested in coming back
after a hiatus.
No matter – before picking up the phone, go online to visit our Web page,
www.monterey.org/volunteer and see if there’s a position there for you!
After visiting the Web site, call the phone number
on the job description to learn more about the position and the work hours
and tasks that are available.
Now, download an
application online, fill it out and send it
in.
We look forward to hearing from you!
These steps will help us find just the right position to meet your needs as
quickly and efficiently as possible, especially now that the volunteer
program is being reduced.
Budget challenges mean changes
This year our volunteer office is open 30 hours a week and will be closed on
Fridays. That means we’ll need help up front from potential volunteers to
make sure the “getting-connected” process goes smoothly. And we appreciate
your patience as we strive to find what you are looking for and help you get
involved in your City government.
Feel free to call or email for more info. We’ll be busy with interviews,
database upkeep, special events and ongoing office duties that help make the
volunteer
program such a success.
– Community Resources Coordinator,
Tish Sammon 646.3719
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New
Counter Hours in Planning
Need to meet with a City planner
to build a new fence, upgrade your office building or put in a new water
heater? Make sure you know the new hours!
City planners are now on-hand for drop-in visits and calls Monday thru
Friday from 10 a.m. to noon and 1 to 3 p.m. With fewer planners on staff to
deal with all the details surrounding any construction project or
zoning issue, large or small, these new hours are helping us get our
jobs done more efficiently.
Never fear, the Planning Office at Colton Hall is still open 8 a.m. to 5
p.m. We can accept project applications and our clerical staff can help out
by:
- Taking messages or
setting appointments with a planner.
- Referring
callers/visitors to the City Planning Web page:
www.monterey.org/commdevelop/planning
- Providing hard copies
of pertinent information including applications, FAQ lists (frequently
asked questions) and other documents such as general plans, area plans and
zoning ordinances.
Visit us online anytime for instant access (see article
below) or call 646.3885 for more info.
Instant Access
Visit the City’s Planning Division – 24 hours a
day, seven days a week.
Click on www.monterey.org
and visit the Community Development Dept. and find instant access to
agendas, minutes and dates for public meetings.
Find out about permits, historic preservation, architectural review
procedures, zoning, general plan info and building inspections.
It’s as simple as the click of a button:
www.monterey.org/commdevelop/planning
For questions or suggestions about the Web page, send an email or call
the Planning Division at 646.3885.
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About Your Health 
Fit in Fitness – Every Day it’s Good For You & Yours
Do something positive for yourself and for your fellow citizens – fit in
fitness as part of your daily schedule.
Research shows that our generation has become addicted to fast food,
spectator sports and inactivity. We’ve even taken steps to eliminate
physical activity in many of our school programs, effectively increasing the
number of inactive adults in the next generation.
More than 60% of all Americans are now overweight, according to the Surgeon
General. And the number of children diagnosed as
obese has tripled in the past decade. What’s the effect of obesity on your
body? Your true age plus 30 years, according to
the American College of Sports Medicine.
To reverse such trends, understand how a sedentary lifestyle can affect you,
and recommit to fitting in fitness daily.
Research shows that walking even 15 minutes, three
times per week can have positive results. Also, daily exercise that includes
cardiovascular and resistance training can produce life-altering changes,
actually reversing the effects of 20 years of
inactivity!
Experts recommend 20-40 minutes or more of daily exercise. An ideal fitness
routine includes a circuit style strength training program with
8-12 different exercises, one set of 10-20 reps per exercise.
The Peninsula affords many fitness opportunities. We have a coastal trail
for walking, cycling and skating; we feature some of the most beautiful golf
courses in the world; and we have access to parks and recreation
facilities with affordable exercise
opportunities for all ages. The Monterey Sports Center, for example,
entertains some 2,000 to 3,000 people every day, seeking fitness activities
for all ages and abilities.
For more info on classes or activities, call 646.3866
or visit the Web at
www.monterey.org/rec
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Hot Picks for
Volunteering at Your City
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Focus on Sea Lion Watch as
male sea lions head our way to join their friends. Volunteers (16 years
and older), simply by their presence, play an important role in protecting
the marina from sea lions.
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Want to keep those office
skills honed? Many City departments can always use a little extra office
help. A few hours a week can make a difference!
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The next Neighborhood
Emergency Response Team (NERT) training is coming up – two Saturdays,
Oct. 4 and 11. Call 646.3900 to register.
For
more info, call Volunteer Services at 646.3719,
email
sammon@ci.monterey.ca.us or visit
www.monterey.org/volunteer
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