GETTING INVOLVED
* GETTING INVOLVED runs periodically in the Daily Pilot on a rotating
basis. If you’d like information on adding your organization to this
list, call (949) 574-4228.
ALS Assn., Orange County Chapter
The Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis Assn., also known as Lou Gehrig
disease, needs volunteers. For information, call the chapter office at
(714) 375-1922.
Alzheimer’s Assn. of Orange County
Support group leaders, Visiting Volunteers, family resource
consultants and office volunteers are needed. Volunteers can work on
one-time projects or ongoing programs. Training sessions are available.
For more information, call (800) 660-1993.
American Cancer Society
The Orange County Region of the American Cancer Society seeks office
volunteers. The society is also seeking volunteers to answer calls for
the unit’s Helpline InfoCenter. For more information, call (949)
261-9446.
American Cancer Society Discovery Shop
The American Cancer Society Discovery Shop needs volunteers from 10
a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Saturday at 2600 E. Coast Highway, Corona
del Mar. For more information, call (949) 640-4777.
American Cancer Society Road to Recovery
This transportation program needs volunteers to drive cancer patients
to and from medical treatments free of charge. The required commitment is
a few hours each week or month. Drivers need a valid driver’s license and
insurance and must be at least 25 years old. Volunteers may use either
their own vehicles or American Cancer Society vans. For more information,
call (949) 261-9446 or send e-mail to o7 scomer@cancer.org.
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American Heart Assn.
The American Heart Assn. is looking for volunteers to perform various
general office duties in the main office and implement educational and
fund-raising events through Orange County. No experience necessary,
training will be provided. For more information, call (949) 856-3555.
American Home Health Hospice Program
The American Home Health Hospice Program needs volunteers to give
emotional support to terminally ill patients and their families in the
greater Orange County area. Training is provided. For information, call
(714) 550-0800 or (800) 540-2545.
American Red Cross, Orange County chapter
The Orange County chapter of the American Red Cross needs volunteers
to address community groups about Red Cross services and to act as
liaisons with the media in disaster and emergency situations. For
information, call Judy Iannaccone, (714) 835-5381.
Assn. Renaissance Creators
The Costa Mesa group sponsors and supports outreach community service
programs, such as the homeless sanctuary. Volunteers are needed. For more
information, call (714) 540-5803.
Big Brothers, Big Sisters
The local chapter is looking for men and women over 20 years old who
have lived in Orange County for at least six months and have been on the
job for at least three months are needed to serve as big brothers or big
sisters for children ages 6 to 16 from single-parent homes. For
information, call (714) 544-7773.
Boy Scouts of America Inc.
Volunteer opportunities for the Orange County Council include
fund-raising, program development and training to existing troops and
packs. For more information, call (714) 546-4990.
Boys & Girls Clubs of Newport-Mesa
The three area clubs need volunteer coaches and arts and crafts
workshop teachers. For locations and more information, call (949)
642-2245.
Costa Mesa Civic Playhouse
The playhouse needs volunteers for ushering, backstage, mailings,
typing, lights and many other duties. For more information, call (949)
650-5269.
Costa Mesa Historical Society
The society collects information, photos and artifacts relating to the
history of Costa Mesa and the harbor area. Volunteers are needed for
clerical tasks, computer input and help in the library. For more
information, call (949) 631-5918.
Costa Mesa Literacy Council
The Costa Mesa Literacy Center needs volunteer tutors to teach English
as a second language. People who want to learn English as a second
language are also encouraged to call. To register, or for more
information, call (714) 435-3310 or (714) 545-3445.
Costa Mesa Senior Center
The multipurpose senior services facility at the corner of 19th Street
and Pomona Avenue seeks volunteers for a variety of tasks. For more
information, call (949) 645-2356 between 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Costa Mesa Police Department
Seniors age 55 and up are being sought to help staff the West Side
substation. Volunteers would be asked to work two four-hour daytime
shifts per week and would be responsible for answering phones, bicycle
registration, fingerprinting, data entry and assist with other citywide
projects. Bilingual seniors in Spanish and English are also needed. For
an application or more information, contact Senior Volunteer Fred
Gaeckler at (714) 754-5208.
Court-Appointed Special Advocates
Volunteers are needed to serve as advocates for abused, neglected and
abandoned children. Volunteers work one-on-one with a child for three
hours a week. For more information, call (714) 663-9034.
Crisis Assistance Program Inc.
This nonprofit organization is seeking volunteers for its expanding
trauma response program. Volunteers would assist law enforcement, fire
fighters and emergency-type responders by providing emotional first aid
and support to injured or traumatized people. Other volunteers would
provide dispatch and office support. No experience is necessary, training
will be provided. For more information, call (949) 588-1414.
Dispute Resolution Services
Volunteer mediators, case specialists and outreach assistants needed
to help in a variety of mediation cases. Bilingual language skills are
needed for office volunteers and for mediators. For more information,
call (949) 250-0488.
Easter Seals
Easter Seals needs volunteers for ongoing clerical work and to help in
programs for children with disabilities and in special events. For more
information, call (714) 834-1111.
Environmental Nature Center
Volunteer trail guides needed to help visitors learn about their
environment. For more information, call (949) 645-8489.
Exchange Club Child Abuse Prevention Center
Donate new school supplies or become a volunteer to help children
victimized by child abuse. Volunteers work with county referrals to
assist high-risk victims of parental drug addiction. Drop off supplies at
the Child Abuse Center Office in Costa Mesa at 2482 Newport Blvd., No. 7;
or Union Bank in Newport Beach at 1090 Bayside Drive. Call (949) 722-1107
for more information.
FISH -- Mobile Meals
Call 642-6060 to help Friends in Service to Humanity (FISH) assist
with the Mobile Meals program and provide ongoing emergency assistance to
those in need. Both always seek volunteer assistance in a variety of
areas. For more information, call (949) 645-8050.
Friends of the Newport Beach Library
Volunteers are needed to staff the used book store located just inside
the entrance of the central library. Volunteers must be members of the
Friends of the Library and are asked to work one three-hour shift per
month. For more information, call (949) 759-9667.
Girl Scouts
Girl Scouts of Orange County needs volunteers to be trained as troop
leaders, serve on special committees and give lectures, demonstrations or
classes. For more information, call (714) 979-7900.
Girls Inc. of Orange County
Volunteers are needed to offer educational and enrichment
opportunities for girls and boys. For more information, call (949)
646-7181.
Human Options
The organization shelters, counsels and educates abused women and
children. It is looking for volunteers. For more information, call (949)
737-5242 ext. 24.
Jewish Family Service of Orange County
Volunteers are needed for Project Caring which provides socialization
and cultural experiences and Shabbat and holiday celebrations to the
Jewish residents and others at Fairview Developmental Center in Costa
Mesa. Volunteers will ‘adopt’ a facility to provide programming of Jewish
content to the residents on a monthly basis and will be required to take
a TB test and fingerprinting background check. For more information, call
(714) 445-4950.
Junior League of Orange County
This organization of women committed to promoting voluntarism,
developing the potential of women and improving communities through the
effective action and leadership of trained volunteers, is seeking new
members. For more information, call (949) 261-0823.
Kaiser Permanente Hospice Services
Volunteers are needed to provide four hours per week visiting patients
or doing errands for them or their caregivers in communities near
volunteers’ homes. For more information, call (562) 622-3805.
Laguna Greenbelt Inc.
Volunteers are needed to assist Laguna Coast Wilderness Park staff and
James Dilley Preserve staff and docents with hiker registration and
general public orientation. For more information, call (949) 488-0287.
Laguna Shanti
Laguna Shanti, an organization that works with sufferers of HIV and
AIDS, is seeking caring volunteers to assist with running the front
office, delivering meals, providing transportation and providing
complimentary therapies such as massage, acupuncture and chiropractic
care. For more information, contact Lisa Toghia at (949) 494-1446.
Lifeline Living Centers
Mentally ill adults rely on the Newport Beach center for residential
housing. It needs professional fund-raisers to support and maintain this
resource. For more information, call (949) 675-1700.
Master Chorale of Orange County
The performing arts organization needs volunteers for computer input,
ticketing, filing and handling phones. For more information, call (714)
556-6262.
Mediation Center
The Mediation Center of Costa Mesa needs volunteer mediators, case
specialists and assistants for mediation cases. Bilingual-ness is a plus.
For more information, call (949) 574-5990.
Mentor Program
YMCA Community Services needs mentors to make a lasting impact on a
young person’s life. Students from 10 to 18 years of age are matched with
mentors to improve their school performance and self-esteem while
developing positive peer and adult relationships. For more information,
call (714) 549-9622, ext. 35.
Mozart Classical Orchestra
Orange County’s only nonprofit resident chamber orchestra needs
volunteers for ticketing, ushering, phones, mailing and help with
receptions. Nominees are also being sought for the Board of Directors.
For more information, call (949) 830-2950.
National Multiple Sclerosis Society of Orange County
The National Multiple Sclerosis Society of Orange County is recruiting
volunteers for the MS 150 Bay to Bay Bike Tour Oct. 7 and 8, starting in
Newport Beach and touring through Orange and San Diego counties before
ending in Mission Bay, San Diego. (949) 752-1680 Ext. 23.
New Directions for Women Inc.
The recovery center for adult women with alcohol and other chemical
dependencies seeks volunteers. For more information, call (949) 548-9927
between 10 a.m. and 6 p.m., or call Joy at (949) 548-8754.
Newport Beach Conference and Visitors’ Bureau
The bureau is dedicated to the promotion of the city to potential
visitors. If you have extensive knowledge of Newport Beach and would like
to volunteer, call (949) 722-1611.
Newport Beach Library Literacy Program
The program seeks volunteers to tutor adults wishing to improve their
reading and writing skills. Training workshops at the central library
will certify volunteers. For registration or more information, call (949)
717-3874.
Newport Beach Recital Series
The Friends of The Newport Beach Recital Series Guild needs volunteers
to assist in fostering music appreciation so that classical music will
endure. For more information, call (949) 644-4208.
Newport-Mesa YMCA
The YMCA needs a variety of general volunteer help. For more
information or applications, call Rita at (949) 642-9990.
Newport-Mesa School Foundation
The foundation is looking for volunteers to help with fund-raising
efforts, speaking opportunities, public events and occasional office
work. For more information, call (949) 631-4143.
Newport Theater Arts Center
A variety of jobs need to be tackled, including set construction,
ushering, mailings and assorted technical duties. Scheduling is flexible,
with a two- to 20-hour commitment per month. The Newport Theater Arts
Center is at 2501 Cliff Drive. For more information, call (949) 631-0288.
Oasis Senior Center
Meals on Wheels volunteers are needed to distribute prepared dishes to
homebound seniors in the Newport Beach area. The delivery time is between
11:30 a.m. and 1 p.m. daily. For more information, call (949) 644-3244.
Opera Pacific
The Opera Pacific Guild Alliance, a support group for Opera Pacific,
has activities for volunteers. For more information, call (949) 474-4488.
Operation Clean Slate
Operation Clean Slate, a Costa Mesa-based organization that focuses on
graffiti prevention, needs volunteers to paint out graffiti and assist
with other duties. For more information, call Michael Howard at (714)
435-0745.
Orange Coast Interfaith Shelter
The largest family shelter in the county needs volunteers for its
children’s programs. It especially desires tutors and those who can take
part in activities past 6 p.m. For more information, call Lori Glover at
(949) 631-7213.
Orange County Chamber Orchestra
The orchestra needs volunteers to help sell tickets, staff social
affairs, work the office and assist with mailing parties. For more
information, call Gil Abrams at (949) 644-7019.
Orange County Child Abuse Prevention Center
The center needs volunteers to work with high-risk families and
children, providing weekly emotional support to families, infants and
first-time mothers in their homes. OCCAPC is asking for a three-hour
weekly commitment. For more information, call (949) 722-1107.
Orange County Community Development Council
Volunteers are needed for a variety of functions. For information,
call (714) 839-6199.
Orange County Festival of Trees
The 1999 Orange County Festival of Trees needs volunteers Dec. 2
through 6 to be tree-sitters, North Pole Gift shop assistants and
storytellers. For more information, call (949) 574-7208.
Orange County Homeless Task Force
The task force is recruiting volunteers for the Interfaith Council
Network to work one-on-one with homeless adults in a program on basic
life skills. For more information, call (949) 263-1774.
Orange County Museum of Art
Learn more about art and share with your community by becoming a
docent at the Orange County Museum of Art. A docent is a volunteer who
guides adults and school groups through the galleries and teaches about
the museum’s collections and exhibitions. For more information, call
(949) 759-1122, ext. 204.
Orange County Works
Participate in life management and employment training workshops as a
success coach to foster youths ages 16 to 18. For more information, call
(949) 509-1451.
Organization for the Humane Care of Animals
Volunteers are needed to care for stray and lost animals in the
Newport Beach, Costa Mesa and Corona del Mar areas. For more information,
call (949) 722-1357.
Orton Dyslexia Society Orange County Branch
Volunteers are needed to teach reading skills, work on mailings and
coordinate the adult group. For more information, call (714) 999-0118
between 9 a.m. and 3 p.m.
Pacific Symphony Orchestra
The Orange County Pacific Symphony Orchestra’s Volunteers in Education
Opportunities program needs volunteers to assist children in a variety of
hands-on musical activities. Volunteers spend a total of six Saturday
mornings with the children. For information, call (714) 755-5788, ext.
244.
Pediatric Cancer Research Foundation
PCRF raises money to support the pediatric cancer research laboratory
at the Children’s Hospital of Orange County. It needs volunteers for a
variety of duties. For information, call the main office at (714)
532-8692.
Philharmonic Society
The La Casa Committee of the Philharmonic Society of Orange County is
looking for volunteers to help staff and work at the Philharmonic Design
House. Proceeds from tours given of the Philharmonic Design House will
help fund the Youth Music Programs of the Philharmonic Society.
Interested volunteers are invited to the Membership Tea at the Center
Club at 4 p.m. Sept. 27 at 650 Town Center Drive, Costa Mesa. Cost is
$25. (949) 768-1225.
Prentice Day School
The Prentice Day School is a state-accredited coeducational day school
serving the needs of children with specific language
disabilities/dyslexia. Volunteers are needed in many areas. For
information, call (714) 538-4511.
Prime Dynamics
Prime Dynamics, a Newport Beach nonprofit organization for the 99 and
younger set, needs volunteers for its programs. For more information,
call (949) 262-7300.
Project Cuddle
Project Cuddle, a nonprofit organization, serves the needs of abused,
abandoned and drug-exposed children. In addition to office help and
once-a-month, 12-hour hotline shifts, volunteers are needed for an
auxiliary group, fund-raising committees and to help distribute stickers
to stop babies being abandoned in dumpsters. The organization also needs
donated gift items for mothers and babies. Call (714) 432-9681 for information.
Project Together
Project Together seeks adult volunteers to establish a trusting
one-to-one relationship with children stressed from family problems and
abuse. This component of the Orange County Health Care Agency’s
Children’s Mental Health Services offers training and supervision for the
program. Many of the children are economically deprived and victims of
neglect. For information, call Jonathan at (949) 722-7086.
Reach Out for Seniors
Volunteers are needed to provide companionship and friendship to
isolated seniors in Newport Beach and Costa Mesa. Training and support
are offered, and volunteers must be 18 or older. For more information,
call (949) 442-1000.
Save Our Youth
The West Side Costa Mesa youth organization is looking for volunteers
to help create a positive alternative for people 12 to 23 years old.
Volunteers are needed to help in areas such as boxing, sports, health,
fitness, aerobics and academic tutoring. For information, call (949)
548-3255.
Serving People In Need
Serve as a guide for homeless families by helping them set goals and
maintain a basic budget. Bilingual skills needed. Orientation and
training provided. For more information, contact Theresa Rowe at (949)
757-1456.
Senior Meals and Services, Inc.
Volunteers are needed to deliver meals to homebound senior citizens
residing in Costa Mesa who are not able to prepare their own meals and do
not have anyone to prepare meals for them. A hot lunch is delivered
Monday through Friday between 11 a.m. and 1 p.m. to the senior’s home. A
one-day-a-week commitment is all that is asked. Substitute drivers are
also needed to fill in for regular drivers. For more information, call
(714) 894-9779.
Sexual Assault Victim Services of Orange County
Volunteers are needed to provide assistance on the crisis hotline and
at the hospital. There is a special need for bilingual and bicultural
volunteers. For more information, call (949) 756-0677.
SHARE! High School Exchange Program
Host families are needed in the Costa Mesa area to provide a bed,
meals and a loving home for high school students from more than 28
countries including Germany, Japan, Brazil, China and Poland. The
students, all between ages 15 and 18, participate in cross-cultural
exchange to learn about America and share their own culture. The students
stay for five to 10 months and are screened twice for academic excellence
and proficiency in English. For more information, call 1-888-533-8514.
Share Our Selves Clinic
The organization needs volunteer drivers and food handlers for its
emergency services. Its free dental clinic needs volunteer dental staff
and administrative help. The free medical clinic is recruiting medical
personnel, data entry help and volunteers to answer phones. For more
information, call Lee at emergency medical services, (949) 642-3451; Dr.
Vu with dental at (949) 650-2072; Diane with medical at (949) 650-0186.
Sherman Library & Gardens
You could assist with the garden or help in the gift and tea shop of
Corona del Mar’s botanical garden and historical research library. For
more information, contact Dorothy Wood at (949) 673-2261.
Small Business Assistance Center
The Small Business Assistance Center of OCC needs volunteers to advise
small business owners in finance, accounting, law, marketing, sales,
human resources and other areas. For more information, call (714)
432-5916.
Someone Cares Soup Kitchen
Someone Cares Soup Kitchen needs food servers and volunteers for
kitchen duties. The organization is at 720 West 19th St., Costa Mesa. For
more information, call (949) 548-8861.
South Coast Literacy Council
Volunteer tutors are needed for an increased demand of literacy and
English as a Second Language (ESL) classes. Students are taught English
reading, writing and speaking skills at their own level in small groups
or on a one-to-one basis. There are centers all over Orange County, once
trained, tutors may choose the center in which they want to teach. For
more information, contact Mary Fitzgerald at (949) 458-8664.
South Coast Repertory Theater
The South Coast Repertory Theater needs volunteers to help with
ushering (see plays free) and other functions. For information, call
(714) 708-5500.
Serving People in Need (SPIN)
SPIN helps low-income and homeless families and individuals achieve
stability and self-sufficiency through assistance with move-in costs to
housing and comprehensive case management. SPIN needs family advisors for
the housing program one hour a month. For more information, call Beth at
(714) 751-1101.
Tell-a-Friend
Orange County cancer groups seek volunteers to educate and encourage
women to have mammograms. Participants will take part in a one-on-one
program of education and encouragement specifically related to mammograms
and early breast cancer detection. For more information on the program or
to volunteer, call the American Cancer Society at 261-9446 or The Susan
G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation at (949) 224-0292.
* Trauma Intervention Program, Inc. needs volunteers trained to
provide emotional and pracitical support to victims of traumatic events.
The volunteers are called to assist police and fire departments in Costa
Mesa and other Orange County communities. A training session begins Sept.
7. (714) 314-0744.
Underground
The Underground program, a function of Child’s Pace, provides social
activities and interaction for adolescents. Volunteers are needed in many
areas. For information, call (949) 548-8849.
Vantage Foundation
The Vantage Foundation supports employment and community training for
adults with developmental disabilities. Volunteers are needed. For
information, call (949) 645-7833.
Visions for Prisons
Visions for Prisons, a nonprofit program which teaches Attitudinal
Healing and meditation in prison needs ‘MAC Word’ typists to transcribe
letters from inmates to at-risk kids. Weekday hours, Mesa del Mar. Call
Dan at (714) 556-8000.
Volunteer Center of Greater Orange County
With more than 1,500 volunteer opportunities, the Volunteer Center
will match people and groups wishing to volunteer with nonprofit agencies
in their area. For more information, contact the Center’s Volunteer
Connection Line at (714) 953-5757 ext. 106.
Wellness Community of Orange County
The Wellness Community needs volunteers to help out at the reception
desk during the day. For information, call (714) 258-1210.
West Side Boys & Girls Club
Volunteers are needed from 2:30 to 5:30 p.m. Mondays and Thursdays to
tutor students in grades one through six in reading. For information,
call Ellie at (949) 631-7724.
Women Helping Women
Mentors and donations needed to assist victims of domestic violence.
Volunteer teachers are also needed for computer classes. The organization
is at 711 West 17th St., Suite A-10 Costa Mesa. For more information,
call (949) 631-2333.
The center also needs volunteers to help with client intake and
dressing, donation collection, sorting clothes and general office work.
The center’s mentor program also needs volunteers. For more information,
call (714) 631-2333.
Wyland Foundation
The Wyland Foundation, which encourages greater awareness of ocean
conservation, is seeking volunteers for clerical and computer help and
grant writing. For more information, call (949) 497-6723.
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