* 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.

DISPUTE RESOLUTION SERVICES

Volunteer mediators, case specialists and outreach assistants are

needed to help in a variety of mediation cases. Bilingual language

skills are needed for office volunteers and for mediators. (949)

250-0488.

EASTER SEALS

Easter Seals needs volunteers for ongoing clerical work, programs

for children with disabilities and special events. (714) 834-1111.

ENVIRONMENTAL

NATURE CENTER

The Environmental Nature Center provides quality education through

hands-on experience with nature in a 3.5-acre outdoor classroom.

Adult volunteer trail guides are needed to in the afternoon during

the week to lead children’s tours in the Center. Several other

volunteer opportunities are also available. (949) 645-8489.

FAMILIES -- COSTA MESA

This team of community-based organizations, which works to provide

youth and families with counseling, family support, health education,

mentoring, tutoring, after-school activities and kinship services,

needs volunteers in all areas. (949) 574-3976.

FISH -- MOBILE MEALS

Call (949) 642-6060 to help Friends in Service to Humanity with

the Mobile Meals program and provide ongoing emergency assistance to

those in need. Both always seek volunteer assistance in a variety of

areas. (949) 645-8050.

FRIENDS OF THE BALLET MONTMARTRE

The Friends need volunteers who want to help talented local

dancers perform in professional theaters. For 30 years, the

organization has provided the community with quality Russian ballet

training, helping youth develop strong discipline skills, build high

self-esteem and achieve dreams of being a professional dancer. (714)

241-7424.

FRIENDS OF THE COSTA MESA LIBRARIES

The Friends is a support group for the three libraries in Costa

Mesa. Help with fundraising events and help promote library programs

and services in our community. (714) 556-4396.

FRIENDS OF THE

NEWPORT BEACH LIBRARY

The bookstore needs donations for book sales. Good quality

children’s and nonfiction books are especially needed. They may be

left at any of the branch libraries -- Balboa, Mariners or Corona del

Mar -- or in the special book closet next to the Friends Book Store,

at 1000 Avocado Ave. Volunteers are needed to staff the used book

store, which is inside the entrance of the Central Library.

Volunteers must be members of the Friends of the Library and are

asked to work one three-hour shift per month. (949) 759-9667.

FRIENDS OF ORANGE COAST

INTERFAITH SHELTER

The Friends of the Orange Coast Interfaith Shelter meet the first

Thursday of each month to plan projects and events that benefit

homeless families. FOCIS is the shelter’s fundraising arm.

Information: (949) 640-8828.

GIRL SCOUTS

Girl Scouts of Orange County needs volunteers who will be trained

as troop leaders, serve on special committees and give lectures,

demonstrations or classes. (714) 979-7900.

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.

HUMAN OPTIONS

The organization shelters, counsels and educates abused women and

children. It is looking for volunteers. (949) 737-5242, ext. 24.