* GETTING INVOLVED runs periodically in...
* GETTING INVOLVED runs periodically in the Daily Pilot on a
rotating basis. For information on adding your organization to this
list, call (949) 574-4298.
Girls Inc. of Orange County
Volunteers are needed to offer educational and enrichment
opportunities for girls and boys. (949) 646-7181.
Human Options
The organization shelters, counsels and educates abused women and
children. It is looking for volunteers. (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 undergo a
fingerprinting background check. Volunteers are needed to provide
comfort and support to the Jewish terminally ill and their families.
The group also sponsors an ongoing Jewish healing support group for
people experiencing chronic illness at 7 p.m. Thursdays at the Jewish
Family Service, 250 E. Baker St., Suite G, Costa Mesa. Free.
Preregistration required. (714) 445-4950.
Junior League of Orange County
The organization of women committed to promoting volunteerism,
developing the potential of women and improving communities through
the effective action and leadership of trained volunteers, is seeking
new members. (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. (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. (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. Lisa Toghia, (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.
Master Chorale of Orange County
The performing arts organization needs volunteers for computer
input, ticketing, filing and handling phones. (714) 556-6262.
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.
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. (949) 830-2950.
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.
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