Volunteer Directory
Independent staff
The volunteer directory runs periodically in the Independent. If you’d
like information about getting your organization listed, (714) 965-7172,
Ext. 21.
HUNTINGTON BEACH
The Huntington Beach Playhouse needs volunteers to help with set
construction and design, as well as decorations, sound, lighting, stage
management and more. (714) 847-4357.
Vineyard Christian Fellowship, Goldenwest area, Huntington Beach needs
volunteers for clerical and outreach programs. Outreach includes food
delivery to the elderly, working in the soup kitchen and helping the
disabled. Judy Secor at (714) 897-1577.
The Therapeutic Riding Center of Huntington Beach needs volunteers to
assist disabled students learning to ride horses. Service is needed
Mondays and Tuesdays from 2 to 5 p.m. Lessons are held at the Equestrian
Center on Goldenwest Street. (714) 536-0088 for an application.
KOCE is looking for volunteers to assist with data entry, mailings,
sorting and other administrative tasks. Kathleen Yoder at (714) 895-0870.
Adult Day Services offers therapeutic programs for memory-impaired
adults. Volunteers are needed to assist with group activities, clerical
and reception work, board committees and advocacy. (714) 593-9630.
The Huntington Beach Police Department provides police services for the
city. Sgt. Janet Perez at (714) 960-8806.
Egbar Foundation offers environmental education programs and scholarships
for children. Jessica Fabrizio at (714) 795-6072.
Episcopal Services Alliance offers emergency assistance, food and
clothing. Carol Sneary at (714) 960-2254.
Golden West College uses volunteers in a variety of positions. Suszanne
Droney at (714) 895-8316.
The Huntington Beach Central Library offers library services, community
services, literacy, English as a second language and preschool. Jan L.
Halverson at (714) 960-8837.
The Huntington Beach Community Clinic provides high-quality general
medical care. Jeanne Chocek at (714) 842-2829.
The Huntington Beach International Surfing Museum needs volunteers. Ann
Beasley at (714) 960-3483.
The Huntington Beach Police Department provides police services for the
city. Mike Corcoran at (714) 960-8806.
Literacy Volunteers of America tutors adults in English skills. Rose
Saylin at (714) 375-5102.
Michael E. Rodgers Seniors’ Center provides health education, crafts,
dance, lunch and bingo for senior citizens. Janeen Laudenback at (714)
536-9387.
Newland House is seeking volunteer docents to lead tours of the
historical museum. JoAnne Viserta-Galinis at (714) 963-7093.
Ocean View Little League Challenger Division is a baseball program for
children with disabilities. Marcia Baumfeld at (714) 848-6264.
Seniors Outreach Center serves the frail and homebound elderly.
Volunteers will be trained to operate a city vehicle to provide
transportation for senior citizens. Five hours per week is required.
Arleen Stevens at (714) 960-2478.
South Coast Collective Huntington Beach Site works to prevent tobacco use
among teens through the Stop Tobacco Access to Kids Enforcement Act.
Volunteers ages 14 to 16 are needed to help ensure that businesses comply
with the state law prohibiting tobacco sales to anyone under age 18.
Volunteers will be on call. Juliet at (800) 826-8393 or (619) 505-8046.
TLC of Huntington Beach is a lunch program for senior citizens. Pat
Mullins at (714) 536-8404.
The Wellness & Prevention Center offers education, counseling and
networking for overall health. Devin Pouriah at (714) 847-8745.
Access to Sailing Inc. offers sailing programs for disabled children and
adults. Duncan Milne at (714) 722-5371.
Amigos de Bolsa Chica offers educational tours focusing on wetlands
preservation. (714) 840-1575.
The Huntington Beach Tree Society needs volunteers to help plant trees in
their free time. Jean Nagy at (714) 564-1396.
The Center for Creative Alternatives provides mental health counseling
and education. Colleen Chapman at (714) 841-8770.
The Center for the Teaching of Thinking trains and develops innovative
educational programs. Connie Young at (949) 376-4303.
The Council on Aging needs volunteers to assist in transportation and the
delivery of meals to homebound seniors in Huntington Beach on weekends.
(714) 960-2478.
Covering Wings gives out blankets to the homeless. Raymond Fico at (714)
968-3358.
The Bolsa Chica Conservancy needs volunteers for wetlands cleanup from 9
a.m. to noon the last Saturday of every month. Volunteers meet at the
pedestrian bridge on Pacific Coast Highway, south of Warner Avenue. (714)
846-1114.
FOUNTAIN VALLEY
The Orange County Red Cross urgently needs volunteers for its Fountain
Valley Blood Donor Center at 17800 Newhope Ave., Suite A. Volunteers will
assist blood donors by serving juice and cookies, greeting, registration
and assisting donors after they have given blood. (714) 835-5381.
Adult Day Services offers therapeutic programs for memory-impaired
adults. Volunteers are needed to assist the activity director by
organizing and leading group and one-on-one activities for senior
citizens. (714) 593-9630.
Fountain Valley Regional Hospital is looking for volunteers, especially
people 30 and older. Wendy Sorensen at 966-8083.
The American Cancer West Unit Information Center on the campus of
Fountain Valley Regional Hospital needs volunteers to answer the
HelpLine. Flexible hours are available, and some may even volunteer from
their homes in the evenings. Diane Miller at (714) 262-5846.
Fountain Valley Regional Hospital and Medical Center seeks volunteers
willing to work four hours per week performing a variety of services in
many departments of the hospital. (714) 966-8083.
The Salvation Army seeks volunteers to help in its thrift stores.
Salvation Army Thrift Stores provide the sole source of funding for The
Salvation Army’s Adult Rehabilitation Center, the largest drug and
alcohol rehabilitation program in Orange County. (714) 758-0414.
California Elwyn offers employment and rehabilitation services for people
with disabilities. They are in need of board members with skills in event
management, marketing, organizational planning and legal issues. Joan
McKinney at (714) 557-6313, Ext. 204.
Coastline Community College needs volunteers for a variety of positions.
Neel Buell at (714) 241-6159.
Fountain Valley Chamber of Commerce needs volunteers for general office
duties, including filing, typing and reception. Betty Mignanelli at (714)
668-0542.
The Fountain Valley Police Department needs volunteers. Sgt. F. Lupeka at
(714) 965-4472.
The Fountain Valley Fire Department needs volunteers. Kathy Williams at
(714) 965-4424.
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