* 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.
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.
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 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.
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.
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