* 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

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.

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.

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.

ENVIRONMENTAL

NATURE CENTER

Volunteer trail guides are needed to help visitors learn about

their environment. (949) 645-8489.

LIFELINE LIVING CENTERS

Mentally ill adults rely on the Newport Beach center for

residential housing. It needs professional fund-raisers to support

and maintain this resource.

MASTER CHORALE

OF ORANGE COUNTY

The performing arts organization needs volunteers for computer

input, ticketing, filing and handling phones. (714) 556-6262.

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.

ORANGE COUNTY WORKS

Participate in life management and employment training workshops

as a success coach to foster teens 16 to 18. (949) 509-1451.

ORGANIZATION FOR THE HUMANE CARE OF ANIMALS

Volunteers are needed to care for stray and lost animals in the

Newport Beach, Costa Mesa and Corona del Mar areas. (949) 722-1357.

ORTON DYSLEXIA SOCIETY ORANGE COUNTY BRANCH

Volunteers are needed to teach reading skills, work on mailings

and coordinate the adult group. (714) 999-0118 between 9 a.m. and 3

p.m.

VOLUNTEER CENTER OF

GREATER ORANGE COUNTY

With more than 1,500 volunteer opportunities, the Volunteer Center

will match people and groups wishing to volunteer with nonprofit

agencies in their area. Volunteer Connection Line, (714) 953-5757,

Ext. 106.