* GETTING INVOLVED runs periodically in...

* GETTING INVOLVED runs periodically in the Daily Pilot. For

information on adding your organization to this list, call (949)

574-4298.

ALS Assn., Orange County Chapter

The Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis Assn., which helps individuals

who have the disorder that is also known as Lou Gehrig’s disease,

needs volunteers. (714) 375-1922.

Alzheimer’s Assn. of Orange County

Support group leaders, Visiting Volunteers, family resource

consultants and office volunteers are needed. Volunteers may work on

one-time projects or ongoing programs. Training sessions are

available. (800) 660-1993.

Discovery Shop

The American Cancer Society Discovery Shop needs unwanted goods,

such as clothing, furniture, jewelry, accessories, antiques and

collectibles, to fund the society’s research, and patient services

programs. The goods may be dropped off at 2600 E. Coast Highway,

Corona del Mar (949) 640-4777.

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. (949) 856-3555.

Animal Network

of Orange County

Become a bottle-feeder or take in pregnant cats at your home. Many

shelters kill pregnant cats upon arrival. Dogs and cats are also

available for adoption.(949) 759-3646 or www.animalnetwork.org.

Best Buddies

The nonprofit organization is looking for volunteers, 18 and

older, to provide companionship for adults with developmental

disabilities. As a ‘’Citizen Buddy,’’ volunteers will visit with a

buddy twice a month and call or e-mail them once a week. The

organization lso has an e-Buddies program that forms friendships

entirely over the Internet. Volunteers for that program must be at

least 12. (714) 546-1826 or www.bestbuddies.org.

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 and computer input. (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. Call to register. (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 who can greet members and

the public at the front desk and volunteers for the Resource

Department with Excel computer experience and sharp telephone skills.

The Senior Meals program also needs people to deliver meals to homes.

(949) 645-2356.

Crisis Assistance

Program Inc.

The nonprofit organization is seeking volunteers for its expanding

trauma response program. Some volunteers assist law enforcement,

firefighters and emergency-type responders by providing emotional

first aid and support to injured or traumatized people. Other

volunteers provide dispatch and office support. No experience is

necessary. Training will be provided. (949) 588-1414.

Environmental

Nature Center

Volunteer trail guides are needed to help visitors learn about

their environment. (949) 645-8489.

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. (714) 979-7900.

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. (949) 488-0287.

Mentor Program

YMCA Community Services needs mentors to make a lasting effect on

a young person’s life. Students from 10 to 18 years old are matched

with mentors to improve their school performance and self-esteem

while developing positive peer and adult relationships. (714)

549-9622, Ext. 35.

New Directions

for Women Inc.

The recovery center for adult women with alcohol and other

chemical dependencies seeks volunteers. (949) 548-9927 between 10

a.m. and 6 p.m.; or Joy, (949) 548-8754.

Newport Beach

Recital Series

The Friends of The Newport Beach Recital Series Guild needs

volunteers to assist in fostering music appreciation so classical

music will endure. (949) 644-4208.

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. Michael Howard, (714)

435-0745.

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. (949) 263-1774.

Wellness Community

of Orange County

The Wellness Community needs volunteers to help at the reception

desk during the day. (714) 258-1210.