* 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.

GIRLS INC.

OF ORANGE COUNTY

Volunteers are needed to offer educational and enrichment

opportunities for girls and boys. (949) 646-7181.

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.

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.

LAGUNA SHANTI

Laguna Shanti, an organization that works with persons with HIV or

AIDS, is seeking volunteers to assist with running the office,

delivering meals, providing transportation and providing therapies

such as massage, acupuncture and chiropractic care. Lisa Toghia,

(949) 494-1446.