* 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.

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.

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. (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.

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.

Friends of the Newport Beach Library

The book store needs book donations for book sales. Good quality

children’s and nonfiction books are especially needed. Volunteers are

needed to staff the used book store that is inside the entrance of

the Central Library. Volunteers must be members of the Friends of the

Library and are asked to work one three-hour shift per month. (949)

759-9667.