Volunteer Directory

Independent staff

* The VOLUNTEER DIRECTORY runs periodically in the Independent. If

you’d like information about getting your organization listed, call (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.