* 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.
READ/ORANGE COUNTY
Volunteer literacy tutors are needed to help create a more
literate community with no-cost tutoring for adults in reading and
writing, one-on-one or in small groups. The adult literacy program
serves the Orange County Public Library system. Lessons are
individualized and confidential. Training is provided and required.
Information: (714) 566-3070, https://www.readoc.org.
READING BY 9
The mentor reading program seeks volunteers to read to students in
kindergarten through the third grade. Costa Mesa schools need help
for students in reading, writing and English. Mentor sessions may be
scheduled from 8:30 to 11:30 a.m. and after-school from 3 to 6 p.m.,
Monday through Friday. Pomona Elementary School, (949) 515-6980;
Whittier Elementary School, (949) 515-6898; Wilson Elementary School,
(949) 515-6995; and New Shalimar Learning Center, (949) 646-0396.
SALVATION ARMY
OF ORANGE COUNTY
Group or family volunteers are needed to adopt a family, sponsor
an angel tree, hold a canned food or toy drive, or make a special
gift or donation directly to the Salvation Army. (714) 832-7100.
SALVATION ARMY
OF ORANGE COUNTY
Individual, business and service club volunteers are needed for
the holiday season in the distribution of food and toys at the
Christmas Warehouse and Red Kettle. Information: (714) 832-7100.
SAVE OUR YOUTH
The Westside Costa Mesa youth organization is looking for
volunteers to help create a positive alternative for people 12 to 23.
Volunteers are needed to help in areas such as boxing, sports,
health, fitness, aerobics and academic tutoring. (949) 548-3255.
SERVICE CORPS OF
RETIRED EXECUTIVES
Join other business professionals to help small businesses succeed
by leading seminars and coaching entrepreneurs online. The corps is a
nonprofit charitable organization composed of 11,500 volunteer business mentors, both working and retired, who counsel businesses
from nearly 400 offices throughout the country. Call (714) 550-7369,
and ask for membership.
SERVING PEOPLE IN NEED
Serve as a guide for homeless families by helping them set goals
and maintain a basic budget. Bilingual skills needed. Orientation and
training provided. Theresa Rowe, (949) 757-1456.
SENIOR MEALS
AND SERVICES INC.
Volunteers are needed to deliver meals to homebound senior
citizens in Costa Mesa who are not able to prepare their own meals
and do not have anyone to prepare meals for them. Meals are delivered
between 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Monday through Friday. Volunteers are asked
to donate at least one hour per week for six months. Substitute
drivers are also needed to fill in for regular drivers. (714)
840-6611 or (714) 891-0804.
SERVING PEOPLE IN NEED
Serving People in Need, also know as SPIN, is looking for
volunteers to help prepare sack meals for the homeless, assemble
hygiene kits, distribute meals and pick up food for preparation. SPIN
provides move-in costs for housing, case management and support
services to families leaving shelters. SPIN workers also serve as
family advisors or mentors and conducts workshops on budgeting and
more. Visit SPIN at 2900 Bristol St., Suite H-106, Costa Mesa. (714)
751-1101.
SHARE OUR SELVES CLINIC
The clinic, which provides emergency services to the needy in
Orange County, is looking for volunteers to deliver and pick up food
from local restaurants and grocery stores, help with medical and
dental staff, data entry, assist with food sorting and distribution,
to help at the front desk and some other duties. The group also needs
translators. (949) 642-3451, ext. 257.
SHERMAN LIBRARY
& GARDENS
You could assist with the garden, work in the gift and tea shop or
become a docent guide for children and adults at Corona del Mar’s
botanical garden and historical research library. Stefanie
Kristiansen, (949) 673-2261.
SHERMAN LIBRARY
& GARDENS
Docents are being sought to give tours of the gardens to children
and adults. Docent training classes will be from 9 to 10:30 a.m. Jan.
12. There will be six Monday morning classes. There will be a $25
training fee, which includes six months’ dues in the Docent Guild.
Pre-registration is required. Information: Stefanie Kristansen, (949)
673-2261.
SMALL BUSINESS
ASSISTANCE CENTER
The Small Business Assistance Center of Orange Coast College needs
volunteers to advise small business owners in finance, accounting,
law, marketing, sales, human resources and other areas. (714)
432-5916.
SOMEONE CARES
SOUP KITCHEN
Someone Cares Soup Kitchen needs food servers and volunteers for
kitchen duties. The organization is at 720 W. 19th St., Costa Mesa.
(949) 548-8861.
SOUTH COAST
LITERACY COUNCIL
Volunteer tutors are needed to meet a greater demand for literacy
and English as a second language classes. Students are taught English
reading, writing and speaking skills at their own level in small
groups or one on one. There are centers all over Orange County. Once
trained, tutors may choose the center at which they want to teach.
Mary Fitzgerald, (949) 458-8664.
SOUTH COAST
REPERTORY THEATER
The South Coast Repertory Theater needs volunteers to help with
ushering (see plays free) and other functions. (714) 708-5500.
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