* 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.

Seniors Outreach Center serves the frail and homebound elderly.

Volunteers will be trained to operate a city vehicle to provide

transportation for senior citizens. Five hours per week is required.

Diane Swarts, (714) 960-2478.

The Shipley Nature Center is seeking volunteers to help with the

center. The center includes a small natural history museum and nature

trails that offer environmental education for schools, community

groups and the public. (714) 960-8847.

The Huntington Beach

Chapter of the National Assn. of the Physically Handicapped

provides help to disabled children/adults and help their lives to

become more vital to the community through providing informative

newsletters four times a year from National Headquarters. Anyone

interested in becoming either a regular member or an associate member

may contact Bernadette at BernTrav8@aol.com or call Dorothy at (949)

646-4771 for more information.

The Therapeutic Riding

Center of Huntington Beach needs volunteers to assist disabled

students learning to ride horses. Service is needed Monday through

Friday from 2 to 5 p.m. Lessons are held at the Equestrian Center on

Goldenwest Street. (714) 848-0966 or www.trchb.com for an

application.

TLC of Huntington Beach is a lunch program for senior citizens.

Pat Mullins, (714) 536-8404.

Vineyard Christian

Fellowship, Goldenwest area, Huntington Beach needs volunteers for

clerical and outreach programs. Outreach includes food delivery to

the elderly, working in the soup kitchen and helping the disabled.

Judy Secor, (714) 897-1577.

The Wellness & Prevention Center offers education, counseling and

networking for overall health. Devin Pouriah, (714) 847-8745.