* GETTING INVOLVED runs periodically in...
* GETTING INVOLVED runs periodically in the Daily Pilot on a
rotating basis. If you’d like For information on adding your
organization to this list, call (949) 574-4298.
Academic Year in America
Costa Mesa families can host a German student and earn up to
$1,000 toward a number of travel abroad programs. Danielle Carpino,
(800) 322-HOST.
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.
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.
American Cancer Society 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. Volunteers are also needed from 10 a.m. to 5
p.m. Monday through Saturday at the same location (949) 640-4777.
American Cancer Society Road to Recovery
The 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 must have a
valid driver’s license and insurance and be at least 25. Volunteers
may use either their own vehicles or American Cancer Society vans.
(949) 261-9446 or scomer@cancer.org.
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.
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. (714) 550-0800
or (800) 540-2545.
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.
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