* GETTING INVOLVED runs periodically in the...
* 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.
ACADEMIC YEAR IN AMERICA
Costa Mesa families can host a German student and earn up to
$1,000 toward a number of travel-abroad programs. Danielle Carpino,
(800) 322-HOST.
ALS ASSN., ORANGE
COUNTY CHAPTER
The Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis Assn., which helps individuals
who have the disorder that is also known as Lou Gehrig’s disease,
needs volunteers. (714) 375-1922.
ALZHEIMER’S ASSN.
OF ORANGE COUNTY
Support group leaders, Visiting Volunteers, family resource
consultants and office volunteers are needed. Volunteers may work on
one-time projects or ongoing programs. Training sessions are
available. (800) 660-1993.
AMERICAN CANCER SOCIETY
The Orange County Region of the American Cancer Society seeks
office volunteers. The society also seeks volunteers to answer calls
for the unit’s Helpline InfoCenter. (949) 261-9446.
AMERICAN CANCER
SOCIETY DISCOVERY SHOP
The American Cancer Society Discovery Shop needs unwanted goods
such as clothing, furniture, jewelry, accessories, antiques and
collectibles to fund the society’s research, education and patient
services programs. The goods may be dropped off at 2600 E. Coast
Highway, Corona del Mar. Volunteers are also needed from 10 a.m. to 5
p.m. Monday through Saturday at the same location. (949) 640-4777.
AMERICAN CANCER SOCIETY
ROAD TO RECOVERY
The transportation program needs volunteers to drive cancer
patients to and from medical treatments free of charge. The required
commitment is a few hours each week or month. Drivers must have a
valid driver’s license and insurance and be at least 25. Volunteers
may use either their own vehicles or American Cancer Society vans.
(949) 261-9446 or scomer@cancer.org.
AMERICAN HEART ASSN.
The American Heart Assn. is looking for volunteers to perform
various general office duties in the main office and implement
educational and fund-raising events through Orange County. No
experience necessary. Training will be provided. (949) 856-3555.
AMERICAN HOME HEALTH
HOSPICE PROGRAM
The American Home Health Hospice Program needs volunteers to give
emotional support to terminally ill patients and their families in
the greater Orange County area. Training is provided. (714) 550-0800
or (800) 540-2545.
AMERICAN RED CROSS,
ORANGE COUNTY CHAPTER
The chapter needs volunteers to address community groups about Red
Cross services and to act as liaisons with the media in disaster and
emergency situations. Lynn Howes, (714) 481-5376.
ANIMAL NETWORK
OF ORANGE COUNTY
Become a bottle-feeder or take in pregnant cats at your home. Many
shelters kill pregnant cats upon arrival. Dogs and cats are also
available for adoption.(949) 759-3646 or www.animalnetwork.org.
ASSISTANCE LEAGUE
OF NEWPORT-MESA
Volunteers looking for varying levels of involvement are needed to
help the organization with its goal of helping children in the
community. (949) 645-6929.
ASSN. RENAISSANCE CREATORS
The Costa Mesa group sponsors and supports outreach community
service programs, such as the homeless sanctuary. Volunteers are
needed. (714) 540-5803.
BEST BUDDIES
The nonprofit organization is looking for volunteers 18 and older
to provide companionship for adults with developmental disabilities.
As a “Citizen Buddy,” volunteers will visit with a buddy twice a
month and call or e-mail them once a week. The organization also has
an e-Buddies program that forms friendships entirely over the
Internet. Volunteers for that program must be at least 12 years old.
(714) 546-1826 or www.bestbuddies.org.
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