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Council approves Aliso Viejo Exchange (AVX) The Aliso Viejo City Council on Wednesday approved a contract to design, develop and maintain the Aliso Viejo Exchange, the City's upcoming one-stop, on-line community service, public service and volunteer program. Operating under the motto "Giving back to the community that gives us so much," the Aliso Viejo Exchange, or "AVX" as it will be called, will serve as an online clearinghouse for individuals and groups looking for community service, public service and volunteer opportunities in Aliso Viejo. AVX will also enable organizations and businesses throughout the City to promote their volunteer opportunities. This first-of-its-kind program offers a dynamic new approach that will serve as the central hub for community, public service and volunteer opportunities, eliminating wasted time and energy spent by organizations and individuals pursuing their right volunteer fit. By approving the contract for the development of AVX, the City anticipates the website program will be launched in approximately 60 to 90 days. The City Council also appointed Council Member Phil Tsunoda, who originally came up with the AVX concept, to work with the vendor and City staff on the implementation of AVX. To date, a number of institutional business and organizations have already pledged their commitment and involvement to AVX. Those entities include the Orange County Fire Authority (OCFA), the City of Aliso Viejo, the Orange County Sheriff's Department, the Aliso Viejo Chamber of Commerce, Savannah's Organic Ranch, the Boys and Girls Club of Capistrano Valley, the Orange County Transportation Authority (OCTA) and a number of local schools and churches. AVX is anticipated to swiftly and appropriately match community service, public service and volunteer-interested parties with organizations based on interests, needs and qualifications. Whether it is providing tutor services, participating in a park clean-up project, providing assistance to the elderly or volunteering for the numerous civic activities in town, AVX will provide the central hub for matching up individuals and organizations with those opportunities. For more information on the development and implementation of AVX, contact Community Services Director Karen Crocker at 949-425-2512 or kcrocker@cityofalisoviejo.com.