* 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.
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.
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.
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 also 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.
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.
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.
Boys & Girls Clubs of Newport-Mesa
The three area clubs need volunteer coaches and arts and crafts
workshop teachers. Call for locations. (949) 642-2245.
Braille Institute’s Orange County Center
The nonprofit organization is looking for volunteers with a basic
knowledge of Windows 95/98, Microsoft Word and a willingness to learn
the adaptive equipment used by its students to participate in various
activities at the Oasis Senior Center in Corona del Mar. Volunteers
will tutor legally blind adult students with the use of computers and
other adaptive technology. Mary Johnson, (714) 821-5000, Ext. 2113.
Companion Hospice needs volunteers to befriend someone who needs
extra special caring at the end of life. Volunteers will receive 16
hours of orientation and training, and will serve during the fall
program that begins Sept. 28. (714) 560-8177.
Costa Mesa Civic Playhouse
The playhouse needs volunteers for ushering, backstage work,
mailings, typing, controlling lights and many other duties. (949)
650-5269.
Costa Mesa Historical Society
The society collects information, photos and artifacts relating to
the history of Costa Mesa and the harbor area. Volunteers are needed
for clerical tasks and computer input. and help in the library. (949)
631-5918.
Costa Mesa Literacy Council
The Costa Mesa Literacy Center needs volunteer tutors to teach
English as a second language. People who want to learn English as a
second language are also encouraged to call. Call to register. (714)
435-3310 or (714) 545-3445.
Costa Mesa MS Self-Help Group
The Orange County chapter of the national Multiple Sclerosis
Society has started a new self-help group in Costa Mesa for people
newly diagnosed or with minimal symptoms of multiple sclerosis, or
both. The group will meet at 11 a.m. the first Tuesday of every
month. (949) 650-7659.
Costa Mesa Police Department
Seniors 55 and older are invited to help staff the Westside
substation. Volunteers are asked to work two four-hour daytime shifts
per week and are responsible for answering phones, bicycle
registration, fingerprinting, data entry and assisting with other
citywide projects. Seniors who can speak both Spanish and English are
also needed. Call for an application. Fred Gaeckler, (714) 754-5208.
Costa Mesa Senior Center
The multipurpose senior services facility at the corner of 19th
Street and Pomona Avenue seeks volunteers who can greet members and
the public at the front desk and volunteers for the Resource
Department with Excel computer experience and sharp telephone skills.
The Senior Meals program also needs people to deliver meals to homes.
(949) 645-2356.
Costa Mesa Senior Corp.
The nonprofit organization at the Costa Mesa Senior Center is
looking for new board members. The fund-raising and policymaking
board needs volunteers who will participate in monthly meetings,
occasional committee meetings and special projects. Candidates should
have connections in Costa Mesa and surrounding communities and an
interest in serving the community by helping seniors. (949) 645-2356,
Ext. 16.
Court-Appointed Special Advocates
Volunteers are needed to serve as advocates for abused, neglected
and abandoned children. Volunteers work one on one with a child for
three hours a week. (714) 663-9034.
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.
Easter Seals
Easter Seals needs volunteers for ongoing clerical work and to
help in programs for children with disabilities and in special
events. (714) 834-1111.
Environmental Nature Center
Volunteer trail guides are needed to help visitors learn about
their environment. (949) 645-8489.
FISH -- Mobile Meals
Call (949) 642-6060 to help Friends in Service to Humanity assist
with the Mobile Meals program and provide ongoing emergency
assistance to those in need. Both always seek volunteer assistance in
a variety of areas. (949) 645-8050.
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