* 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.
HOSPICE PREFERRED CHOICE
Volunteers are needed to help make a difference in the lives of
terminally ill persons and their families. Volunteers would assist
them with nonmedical needs such as providing respite for the primary
caregiver, running errands, reading to the patients and 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.
JEWISH FAMILY SERVICE
OF ORANGE COUNTY
Volunteers are needed for Project Caring, which provides
socialization and cultural experiences to the Jewish residents and
others at Fairview Developmental Center in Costa Mesa. Volunteers
“adopt” a facility to provide programming of Jewish content to the
residents on a monthly basis. They must take a TB test and undergo a
fingerprinting background check. Volunteers are also needed to
provide comfort and support to the Jewish terminally ill and their
families. The group sponsors an ongoing Jewish healing support group
for people with chronic illness at 7 p.m. Thursdays at the Jewish
Family Service, 250 E. Baker St., Suite G, Costa Mesa. Free.
Preregistration required. (714) 445-4950.
JUNIOR LEAGUE
OF ORANGE COUNTY
The organization of women, committed to promoting volunteerism,
developing the potential of women and improving communities through
the work and leadership of trained volunteers, is seeking new
members. (949) 261-0823.
KAISER PERMANENTE
HOSPICE SERVICES
Volunteers are needed to spend four hours per week visiting
patients or doing errands for them or their caregivers in communities
near volunteers’ homes. (562) 622-3805.
LAGUNA GREENBELT INC.
Volunteers are needed to assist Laguna Coast Wilderness Park staff
and James Dilley Preserve staff and docents with hiker registration
and general public orientation. (949) 488-0287.
LAGUNA SHANTI
Laguna Shanti, an organization that works with persons with HIV or
AIDS, is seeking caring volunteers to assist with running the front
office, delivering meals, providing transportation and providing
complimentary therapies such as massage, acupuncture and chiropractic
care. Lisa Toghia, (949) 494-1446.
LIFELINE LIVING CENTERS
Mentally ill adults rely on the Newport Beach center for
residential housing. It needs professional fund-raisers to support
and maintain this resource.
LUV-A-PET CENTER
Volunteers who love to work with cats and kittens are needed at
the Luv-a-Pet Center at PetsMart in Costa Mesa. For more information,
call (949) 451-3272.
MASTER CHORALE
OF ORANGE COUNTY
The performing arts organization needs volunteers for computer
input, ticketing, filing and handling phones. (714) 556-6262.
MENTOR PROGRAM
YMCA Community Services needs mentors to make a lasting effect on
a young person’s life. Students 10 to 18 years old are matched with
mentors to improve their school performance and self-esteem while
developing positive peer and adult relationships. (714) 549-9622,
ext. 35.
MOBILE MEALS
Volunteer drivers are needed to help deliver nutritiously prepared
meals to homebound, frail or elderly clients incapable of shopping
and cooking for themselves. For more information, call (949)
645-8050.
MOZART CLASSICAL ORCHESTRA
Orange County’s only nonprofit resident chamber orchestra needs
volunteers for ticketing, ushering, phones, mailing and help with
receptions. (949) 830-2950.
NEW DIRECTIONS
FOR WOMEN INC.
The recovery center for women with alcohol or other chemical
dependencies seeks volunteers. (949) 548-9927 between 10 a.m. and 6
p.m.; or Joy, (949) 548-8754.
NEWPORT BAY NATURALIST
The Upper Newport Bay Nature Preserve is looking for volunteers to
assist with naturalist-led tours and programs, special events and
habitat restoration projects. The interpretive center is at 2301
University Drive, Newport Beach. (714) 973-6829.
NEWPORT BEACH CONFERENCE AND VISITORS BUREAU
The bureau is dedicated to the promotion of the city to potential
visitors. Volunteers with extensive knowledge of Newport Beach are
needed. (949) 722-1611.
NEWPORT BEACH LIBRARY
LITERACY PROGRAM
The program seeks volunteers to tutor adults who want to improve
their reading and writing skills. Volunteers will be certified during
training workshops the Central Library. (949) 717-3874.
NEWPORT BEACH PREMIERE
CINEMA GUILD
The Newport Beach Premiere Cinema Guild, which supports the
Newport Beach Film Festival, is looking for new members. Interested
candidates should want to help further an artistic and cultural
heritage in the community and should have a love of cinema and a
desire to raise awareness of the film festival. (949) 253-2880.
NEWPORT BEACH PUBLIC
LIBRARY FOUNDATION
The library foundation needs extra hands to perform clerical
duties, such as filing, organizing and stuffing envelopes, at the
Central Library, 1000 Avocado Ave. (949) 717-3890.
NEWPORT BEACH
RECITAL SERIES
The Friends of The Newport Beach Recital Series Guild needs
volunteers to assist in fostering music appreciation so classical
music will endure. (949) 644-4208.
NEWPORT BEACH
THEATRE COMPANY
The company needs volunteers to help with costume design, sewing,
make-up application, set construction, technical help, publicity,
stage management and backstage supervision. (949) 759-1046 or
LKSaf@aol.com.
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