* 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.

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.

ENVIRONMENTAL NATURE CENTER

Volunteer trail guides are needed to help visitors learn about

their environment. (949) 645-8489.

HOSPICE PREFERRED CHOICE

Volunteers are needed to help make a difference in the lives of

terminally ill individuals and their families. Volunteers would

assist them with non-medical needs such as providing respite for the

primary care giver, running errands, reading to patients or weekly

social visits. The organization is also looking for clerical and

bereavement volunteers to assist with office duties. Training is

provided. (714) 980-0900.

HUMAN OPTIONS

The organization shelters, counsels and educates abused women and

children. It is looking for volunteers. (949) 737-5242, Ext. 24.

ORANGE COAST INTERFAITH SHELTER

The largest family shelter in the county needs volunteers for its

children’s programs. It especially desires tutors and those who can

take part in activities past 6 p.m. Tutors will work with groups of

children or individually helping children in their academic problem

areas. Volunteers will also act as a Big Brother/Big Sister during

the summer. Jaime Mayo, (949) 631-7213.