Neighborhood Services
The Neighborhood Services program was developed to assist residents in strengthening the social fabric of their neighborhoods and aid the City Council in connecting with their neighborhoods.
Mission
The Neighborhood Services Program goals are:
To provide a direct communication link between the Salinas community, the Councilmembers, and City Departments.
To support neighborhood empowerment activities, coordinate the implementation of solutions to neighborhood issues and work collaboratively with community organizations to reduce violence and crime, thereby increasing the number of residents who feel safe within their neighborhood.
Neighborhood Clean Ups & Trash Disposal Events
Neighborhood Services in collaboration with each Councilmember and local service providers, will host an annual neighborhood clean-up in each district.
To find the district that you live in, please research your home address at the below link or you may review the Salinas' District Map.
See below for upcoming trash disposal event dates!
District 1
District Councilmember: Jose Luis Barajas
Date: May 17, 2025
Location: TBD
Time: 9am to 12pm
District 2
District Councilmember: Tony Barrera
Date: September 27, 2025
Location: TBD
Time: 9am to 12pm
District 3
District Councilmember: Margaret D'Arrigo
Date: August 16, 2025
Location: TBD
Time: 9am to 12pm
District 4
District Councilmember: Gloria De La Rosa
Date: October 11, 2025
Location: TBD
Time: 9am to 12pm
District 5
District Councilmember: Andrew Sandoval
Date: November 8, 2025
Location: TBD
Time: 9am to 12pm
District 6
District Councilmember: Aurelio Salazar
Date: June 21, 2025
Location: TBD
Time: 9am to 12pm
Volunteer with the City of Salinas
Be a part of the transformative volunteer program that spans across the dynamic realms of the City departments, services, special events, and more!
Orientation:
You will learn about the diverse volunteer opportunities with the City, along with City policies and procedures. The Volunteer Orientation is mandatory for most opportunities. Below is the Orientation Schedule:
Date:
Tuesday, April 1 from 4:00pm to 5:00pm
Tuesday, July 1 from 4:00pm to 5:00pm
Tuesday, October 7 from 4:00pm to 5:00pm
Location:
Cesar Chavez Library
615 Williams Rd.
Salinas, CA 93905
Opportunities:
There are many volunteer opportunities that can make you an everyday hero.
- Special Events
- Camp Amor Salinas
- Library Services
- Literacy Center
- Homework Center
- Computer Literacy
- Neighborhood Services
- Park Clean-ups
- Recreation Centers
- and more!
Benefits:
With busy lives, it can be hard to find time to volunteer. However, the benefits of volunteering can be enormous. Volunteering offers vital help to people in need, worthwhile causes, and the community, but the benefits can be even greater for you, the volunteer.
- Meaningful projects
- Flexible schedules
- Social engagement
- Inclusive environment
- Diverse opportunities
- Community impact
- Improved well-being and life fulfillment
- Advance in your career
- Fun experience
Active Volunteer Opportunities
For questions or more information, contact: salinasneighborhoods@ci.salinas.ca.us
Neighborhood Beautification Grant
The Neighborhood Beautification Grant (NBG) initiative, a component of the City’s Community Partnerships & Engagement Division (CPED), is designed to engage and encourage residents to work with their neighbors on an enhancement and improvement project that promotes healthier, safer, and cleaner neighborhoods, while strengthening community connections and the social fabric within them.
The initiative established to encourage community groups, organizations, and/or individuals to unite and plan a community project that will be considered for funding upon approval
Any resident, group, and/or organization with a new or established community project in Salinas is eligible to apply. The group project must focus on beautification, restoration, neighborhood improvements, fostering neighborhood leadership and/or address neighborhood problems. Each group must include at least five volunteers or members to be eligible.
We are currently accepting project proposals through Monday, August 26, 2024!
For more details, please visit the following link:
Neighborhood Watch Program
Neighborhood Services in collaboration with the Police Department, will coordinate trainings for neighborhoods interested in forming Neighborhood Watch Groups. If you are interested in starting a Neighborhood Watch program visit Salinas Police Department Neighborhood Watch
For questions or more information, contact: (831) 758-7321
Neighborhood Block Party Information
Is your neighborhood planning a block party? Please review our Block Party Application and Notification Sheet:
For questions or more information, contact Vicky Sargent at (831) 758-7453.
Neighborhood Problem Solver
The City of Salinas is a great place to live and work, but like all communities, there are times when problems occur which affect our ability to enjoy where we live. To aid the citizens of our community when such problems arise, the Salinas City Council has developed the Neighborhood Problem Solver(PDF, 674KB), a step-by-step guide to help you find solutions to neighborhood problems.
Groups wishing to receive training on the use of the Neighborhood Problem Solver can receive free instruction from the office of Neighborhood Services.