* 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.

PROJECT TOGETHER

Project Together seeks adult volunteers to establish a trusting,

one-on-one relationship with children stressed from family problems

and abuse. This component of the Orange County Health Care Agency’s

Children’s Mental Health Services offers training and supervision for

the program. Many of the children are economically deprived and

victims of neglect. (714) 850-8444.

READING BY 9

The mentor reading program seeks volunteers to read to students in

kindergarten through third grade. In Costa Mesa, Pomona Elementary

School, (949) 515-6980; Whittier Elementary School, (949) 515-6898;

Wilson Elementary School, (949) 515-6995; and New Shalimar Learning

Center, (949) 646-0396, need help in assisting students in reading,

writing and English. Mentor sessions may be scheduled from 8:30 to

11:30 a.m. and after school from 3 to 6 p.m. Monday through Friday.

SALVATION ARMY

OF ORANGE COUNTY

Individual and group volunteers are needed to help during the

upcoming holiday season. Individual volunteer opportunities include

being a Christmas warehouse worker, red kettle bell ringer or

organizer for school, church group, service club, business or

corporation volunteer sign-ups. (714) 832-7100.

SAVE OUR YOUTH

The Westside Costa Mesa youth organization is looking for

volunteers to help create a positive alternative for people 12 to 23.

Volunteers are needed to help in areas such as boxing, sports,

health, fitness, aerobics and academic tutoring. (949) 548-3255.