* GETTING INVOLVED runs periodically in...

* GETTING INVOLVED runs periodically in the Independent. If

you’d like information about getting your organization listed, call

(714) 965-7170.

Access to Sailing Inc. offers sailing programs for disabled

children and adults. Duncan Milne, (714) 722-5371.

Adult Day Services offers therapeutic programs for memory-impaired

adults. Volunteers are needed to assist with group activities,

clerical and reception work, board committees and advocacy. (714)

593-9630.

Amigos de Bolsa Chica offers educational tours focusing on

wetlands preservation. (714) 840-1575.

The Bolsa Chica Conservancy needs volunteers for wetlands cleanup

from 9 a.m. to noon the last Saturday of every month. Volunteers meet

at the pedestrian bridge on Pacific Coast Highway, south of Warner

Avenue. (714) 846-1114.

The Center for Creative Alternatives provides mental health

counseling and education. Colleen Chapman, (714) 841-8770.

The Center for the Teaching of Thinking trains and develops

innovative educational programs. Connie Young, (949) 376-4303.

The Council on Aging needs volunteers to assist in transportation

and the delivery of meals to homebound seniors in Huntington Beach on

weekdays. (714) 960-2478.

Covering Wings gives out blankets to the homeless. Raymond Fico,

(714) 968-3358.

Egbar Foundation offers environmental education programs and

scholarships for children. Jessica Fabrizio, (714) 795-6072.

Episcopal Services Alliance

offers emergency assistance, food and clothing. Carol Sneary,

(714) 960-2254.

Golden West College uses volunteers in a variety of positions.

Suzanne Droney, (714) 895-8316.

Home Companion Care for Seniors is seeking to pay for volunteer

work. Start a relationship with a senior in your area. (714)

962-0905.

The HomeReach Hospice is actively seeking volunteers and provides

a comprehensive training program. Robin Caruso, (714) 895-5530.

The Huntington Beach Central Library gift shop is seeking

volunteers for support of the shop and an ongoing book sale. (714)

842-4481, ext. 2213.

The Huntington Beach Central Library offers library services,

community services, literacy, English as a second language and

preschool. Jan L. Halverson, (714) 960-8837.

The Huntington Beach Community provides high-quality and low-cost

medical and counseling services. Lisa Anthony, (714) 847-4222.

The Huntington Beach

International Surfing Museum needs volunteers. Ann Beasley, (714)

960-3483.

The Huntington Beach Playhouse

needs volunteers to help with set construction and design, as well

as decorations, sound, lighting, stage management and more. (714)

847-4357.

The Huntington Beach Police Department provides police services

for the city. Mike Corcoran, (714) 960-8806.

The Huntington Beach Senior Outreach Center is seeking volunteers

to join the Council on Aging Seniors Team. The goal of the center is

to promote independence and self-sufficiency among the elderly in

Huntington Beach. (714) 374-1544.

The Huntington Beach Tree Society needs volunteers to help plant

trees in their free time. Jean

Nagy, (714) 564-1396.

KOCE is looking for volunteers

to assist with data entry, mailings, sorting and other

administrative tasks. Friends of KOCE, (714) 895-0876.

Literacy Volunteers of America tutors adults in English skills.

Rose Saylin, (714) 375-5102.

Michael E. Rodgers Seniors’ Center provides health education,

crafts, dance, lunch and bingo for senior citizens. Janeen

Laudenback, (714) 536-9387.

Newland House is seeking

volunteer docents to lead tours of the historical museum. (714)

962-5777.