* 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.

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.

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.

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.

COMPANION HOSPICE

The hospice needs volunteers to befriend someone who needs extra

special caring at the end of life. Volunteers will receive 16 hours

of orientation and training, and will serve during the fall program

that begins Sept. 28. (714) 560-8177.

COMMUNITY ANIMAL NETWORK

The 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.

COSTA MESA

CIVIC PLAYHOUSE

The playhouse needs volunteers for ushering, backstage work,

mailings, typing, controlling lights and many other duties. (949)

650-5269.

COSTA MESA

HISTORICAL SOCIETY

The society collects information, photos and artifacts relating to

the history of Costa Mesa and the harbor area. Volunteers are needed

for clerical tasks and computer input. and help in the library. (949)

631-5918.

COSTA MESA

LITERACY COUNCIL

The Costa Mesa Literacy Center needs volunteer tutors to teach

English as a second language. People who want to learn English as a

second language are also encouraged to call. Call to register. (714)

435-3310 or (714) 545-3445.

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.

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 and an

interest in serving the community by helping seniors. (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.

CRISIS ASSISTANCE

PROGRAM INC.

The nonprofit organization is seeking volunteers for its expanding

trauma response program. Some volunteers assist law enforcement,

firefighters and emergency-type responders by providing emotional

first aid and support to injured or traumatized people. Other

volunteers provide dispatch and office support. No experience is

necessary. Training will be provided. (949) 588-1414.

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.

EASTER SEALS

Easter Seals needs volunteers for ongoing clerical work and to

help in programs for children with disabilities and in special

events. (714) 834-1111.

ENVIRONMENTAL

NATURE CENTER

Volunteer trail guides are needed to help visitors learn about

their environment. (949) 645-8489.

FAMILIES--COSTA MESA

This team of community based organizations, which works toward

providing youth and families with counseling, family support, health

education, mentoring, tutoring, after school activities and kinship

services, needs volunteers to assist in all areas. (949) 574-3976.

FISH -- MOBILE MEALS

Call (949) 642-6060 to help Friends in Service to Humanity assist

with the Mobile Meals program and provide ongoing emergency

assistance to those in need. Both always seek volunteer assistance in

a variety of areas. (949) 645-8050.

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. They may be

left at any of the branch libraries -- Balboa, Mariners or Corona del

Mar, or in the special book closet next to the Friends Book Store at

1000 Avocado Ave. 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.

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.

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.