* 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.