* 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.

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. (949) 261-9446.

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, education 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.

Assn. Renaissance Creators

The Costa Mesa group sponsors and supports outreach community

service programs, such as the homeless sanctuary. Volunteers are

needed. (714) 540-5803.

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.

Boy Scouts of America Inc.

Volunteer opportunities for the Orange County Council include

fund-raising, program development and training to existing troops and

packs. (714) 546-4990.

Costa Mesa

Civic Playhouse

The playhouse needs volunteers for ushering, backstage work,

mailings, typing, controlling lights and many other duties. (949)

650-5269.

Big Brothers, Big Sisters

The local chapter is looking for men and women older than 20 who

have lived in Orange County for at least six months and have been on

the job for at least three months to serve as big brothers or big

sisters for children ages 6 to 16 from single-parent homes. (714)

544-7773.