* 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.

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 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 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.

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.

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.

Community

Animal Network

The Community Animal Network needs volunteers to help control the

rising population of wild cats in local neighborhoods. Volunteers

would trap and deliver cats to local veterinarians for spaying or

neutering, and then release them back to the property where they were

found. The goal of the program is to save the lives of stray cats.

(949) 759-3646.

Girl Scouts

Girl Scouts of Orange County needs volunteers to be trained as

troop leaders, serve on special committees and give lectures,

demonstrations or classes. (714) 979-7900.

Girls Inc. of

Orange County

Volunteers are needed to offer educational and enrichment

opportunities for girls and boys. (949) 646-7181.

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.

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.

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.

Newport Bay Naturalist

The Upper Newport Bay Nature Preserve is looking for volunteers to

assist with naturalist-led tours and programs, special events, and

habitat restoration projects. The interpretive center is at 2301

University Drive, Newport Beach. (714) 973-6829.

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.

Newport Beach

Premiere Cinema Guild

The Newport Beach Premiere Cinema Guild, which supports the

Newport Beach Film Festival, is looking for new members. Interested

candidates should want to help further an artistic and cultural

heritage in the community, should have a love of cinema and a

willingness to raise awareness of the film festival. (949) 253-2880.

Newport Beach Public Library Foundation

The library foundation needs extra hands to perform clerical

duties, such as filing, organizing and stuffing envelopes, at the

Central Library, 1000 Avocado Ave. (949) 717-3890.

Newport Beach

Recital Series

The Friends of The Newport Beach Recital Series Guild needs

volunteers to assist in fostering music appreciation so classical

music will endure. (949) 644-4208.

Newport Beach

Theatre Company

The Newport Beach Theatre Company needs volunteers to help with

costume design, sewing, make-up application, set construction,

technical help, publicity, stage management and back stage

supervision. (949) 759-1046 or LKSaf@aol.com.

Newport Harbor

Nautical Museum

The Newport Harbor Nautical Museum offers a number of volunteer

opportunities in the gift shop, as docents or receptionists, with

clerical work and with fund-raising events. Training is provided.

(949) 675-2355.

Newport-Mesa

School Foundation

The foundation is looking for volunteers to help with fund-raising

efforts, speaking opportunities, public events and occasional office

work. (949) 631-4143.

Newport Theatre

Arts Center

A variety of jobs need to be tackled, including set construction,

ushering, mailings and assorted technical duties. Scheduling is

flexible, with a two- to 20-hour commitment per month. The Newport

Theatre Arts Center is at 2501 Cliff Drive. (949) 631-0288.

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.

OCC Nautical Library

Orange Coast College’s School of Sailing and Seamanship needs book

donations for its Nautical Library. The School of Sailing and

Seamanship is at 1801 W. Coast Highway, Newport Beach. (949)

645-9412.