* GETTING INVOLVED runs periodically in the...

* 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 Bolsa Chica Conservancy needs volunteers during nesting season

when volunteers cannot pick up trash at the Bolsa Chica Wetlands, but

they can volunteer to help with a sand dune restoration project.

Volunteers are needed on the conservancy’s normal service day, the

last Saturday of the month, May 31, from 9 a.m. to noon. Groups may

be scheduled for other days by calling the office. (714) 846-1114.

The Friends of Shipley Nature Center needs volunteers to help

restore the nature center from 9 a.m. to noon on the first Saturday

of the month. Volunteers meet at the nature center in Huntington

Beach Central Park. Please bring garden tools, and closed-toe shoes.

Free restoration tours are also offered on the same day at 11 a.m.

Information: (714) 842-4772.

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 needs volunteers to fill a variety of

positions. Suzanne Droney, (714) 895-8316.

Home Companion Care for Seniors pays for volunteer work. Start a

relationship with a senior in your area. (714) 962-0905.

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 provides literacy tutoring, homework assistance,

community services, English as a second language and preschool story

times. Carol Loch, (714) 842-4481.

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.