* 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.
READING BY 9
The mentor reading program seeks volunteers to read to students in
kindergarten through the 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 for 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 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. Group or family volunteers are needed to adopt a family,
sponsor an angel tree, hold a canned food or toy drive, or make a
special gift or donation directly to the Salvation Army. (714)
832-7100.
The Salvation Army of Orange County’s goal for the holiday season
is to provide Thanksgiving meals and food boxes or vouchers to those
Orange County families in the greatest need. They are seeking
volunteers to donate canned and jarred foods: fruit, vegetables,
meats, soups, coffee, peanut butter and jelly; as well as dry goods
such as spaghetti, popcorn, cake mixes and Jell-O. Monetary donations
are also needed and should be made to the Thanksgiving Fund Drive,
c/o The Salvation Army Orange County, 10200 Pioneer Road, Tustin, Ca
92782. (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.
SERVICE CORPS OF
RETIRED EXECUTIVES
Join other business professionals to help small businesses succeed
by leading seminars and coaching entrepreneurs online. The corps is a
nonprofit charitable organization composed of 11,500 volunteer business mentors, both working and retired, who counsel businesses
from nearly 400 offices throughout the country. Call (714) 550-7369,
and ask for membership.
SERVING PEOPLE IN NEED
Serve as a guide for homeless families by helping them set goals
and maintain a basic budget. Bilingual skills needed. Orientation and
training provided. Theresa Rowe, (949) 757-1456.
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