* 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.

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.

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.

American Red Cross,

Orange County chapter

The chapter needs volunteers to address community groups about Red

Cross services and to act as liaisons with the media in disaster and

emergency situations. Lynn Howes, (714) 481-5376.

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.

Dispute Resolution Services

Volunteer mediators, case specialists and outreach assistants are

needed to help in a variety of mediation cases. Bilingual language

skills are needed for office volunteers and for mediators. (949)

250-0488.

Newport Beach Conference and Visitors Bureau

The bureau is dedicated to the promotion of the city to potential

visitors. Volunteers with extensive knowledge of Newport Beach

needed. (949) 722-1611.

Newport Beach Library Literacy Program

The program seeks volunteers to tutor adults wishing to improve

their reading and writing skills. Training workshops at the Central

Library will certify volunteers. (949) 717-3874.

Oasis Senior Center

Meals on Wheels volunteers are needed to distribute prepared

dishes to homebound seniors in the Newport Beach area. The delivery

time is between 11:30 a.m. and 1 p.m. daily. The Oasis Senior Center

also needs volunteer nurses for its bimonthly blood pressure

screenings. The center offers this service between 9 and 11 a.m. on

the first and third Tuesdays of the month. Volunteers should commit

two hours once a month or volunteer on a substitute basis. The center

is at 800 Marguerite Ave., Corona del Mar. (949) 644-3244.

Opera Pacific

The Opera Pacific Guild Alliance, a support group for Opera

Pacific, has activities for volunteers. (949) 474-4488.

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