* 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.

KAISER PERMANENTE

HOSPICE SERVICES

Volunteers are needed to spend four hours per week visiting

patients or doing errands for them or their caregivers in communities

near volunteers’ homes. (562) 622-3805.

LAGUNA GREENBELT INC.

Volunteers are needed to assist Laguna Coast Wilderness Park staff

and James Dilley Preserve staff and docents with hiker registration

and general public orientation. (949) 488-0287.

LAGUNA SHANTI

Laguna Shanti, an organization that works with persons with HIV

and AIDS, is seeking caring volunteers to assist with running the

front office, delivering meals, providing transportation and

providing complimentary therapies such as massage, acupuncture and

chiropractic care. Lisa Toghia, (949) 494-1446.

LUV-A-PET CENTER

Volunteers who love to work with cats and kittens are needed at

the Luv-a-Pet Center at PetsMart in Costa Mesa. Information: (949)

451-3272.

MASTER CHORALE

OF ORANGE COUNTY

The performing arts organization needs volunteers for computer

input, ticketing, filing and handling phones. (714) 556-6262.

MENTOR PROGRAM

YMCA Community Services needs mentors to make a lasting effect on

a young person’s life. Students 10 to 18 years old are matched with

mentors to improve their school performance and self-esteem while

developing positive peer and adult relationships. (714) 549-9622,

ext. 35.

MOBILE MEALS

Volunteer drivers are needed to help deliver nutritiously prepared

meals to homebound, frail or elderly clients incapable of shopping

and cooking for themselves. Information: (949) 645-8050.

MOZART CLASSICAL ORCHESTRA

Orange County’s only nonprofit resident chamber orchestra needs

volunteers for ticketing, ushering, phones, mailing and help with

receptions. Nominees are also being sought for the board of

directors. (949) 830-2950.

NEIGHBORS FOR NEIGHBORS

The City of Costa Mesa will host its annual community clean-up

event on Saturday, April, 24. Those interested in volunteering or

making donations of cash or in-kind donations of supplies for the

event can call the Neighbors for Neighbors hotline at (714) 754-4892.

Information: (714) 754-4870.

NEW DIRECTIONS

FOR WOMEN INC.

The recovery center for women with alcohol or other chemical

dependencies seeks volunteers. (949) 548-9927 between 10 a.m. and 6

p.m.; or Joy, (949) 548-8754.

NEWPORT BEACH 1/1 ADOPT A MARINE BATTALION FUND

The 1/1 Adopt A Marine Battalion Fund was created to accept

donations and to provide financial support for ongoing programs and

events planned to show appreciation to the 1st Battalion 1st Marines,

based at Camp Pendleton. The troops are stationed in Iraq and are

scheduled to return to Camp Pendleton in March. Information: (949)

644-3124.

NEWPORT BAY NATURALIST

The Upper Newport Bay Nature Preserve is looking for volunteers to

assist with naturalist-led tours and programs, special events and

habitat restoration projects. The interpretive center is at 2301

University Drive, Newport Beach. (714) 973-6829.

NEWPORT BEACH CONFERENCE AND VISITORS BUREAU

The bureau is dedicated to the promotion of the city to potential

visitors. Volunteers with extensive knowledge of Newport Beach are

needed. (949) 719-6100.

NEWPORT BEACH LIBRARY

LITERACY PROGRAM

The program seeks volunteers to tutor adults who want to improve

their reading and writing skills. Volunteers will be certified during

training workshops in the Friends Meeting Room at the Central

Library, 1000 Avocado Ave. Newport Beach. Information: (949)

717-3874, literacy@city.newport-beach.ca.us.

NEWPORT BEACH PREMIERE

CINEMA GUILD

The Newport Beach Premiere Cinema Guild, which supports the

Newport Beach Film Festival, is looking for new members. Interested

candidates should want to help further an artistic and cultural

heritage in the community and should have a love of cinema and a

desire to raise awareness of the film festival. (949) 253-2880.

NEWPORT BEACH, GENERAL PLAN ADVISORY COMMITTEE

The Newport Beach City Council is seeking applications from

residents or business owners to fill vacancies on the General Plan

Advisory Committee. The committee meets from 7 to 9 p.m. on the

second and fourth Mondays in the Newport Beach Police Department

auditorium, 870 Santa Barbara. Information: (949) 644-3005.

NEWPORT BEACH PUBLIC

LIBRARY FOUNDATION

The library foundation needs extra hands to perform clerical

duties, such as filing, organizing and stuffing envelopes, at the

Central Library, 1000 Avocado Ave. (949) 717-3890.

NEWPORT BEACH PARKS, BEACHES &

RECREATION COMMISSION

The Newport Beach City Council is seeking qualified electors from

Newport Beach who are interested serving on the Parks, Beaches &

Recreation Commission. The deadline for filling application is 4 p.m.

Nov. 13. Information: (949) 644-3005, https://www.city.newport-beach.

ca.us.

NEWPORT BEACH

THEATRE COMPANY

The company needs volunteers to help with costume design, sewing,

make-up application, set construction, technical help, publicity,

stage management and backstage supervision. (949) 759-1046 or

LKSaf@aol.com.

NEWPORT HARBOR

NAUTICAL MUSEUM

The Newport Harbor Nautical Museum offers a number of volunteer

opportunities in the gift shop, as docents or receptionists, with

clerical work and with fundraising events. Training is provided.

(949) 675-8915, Ext. 107.

NEWPORT-MESA YMCA

The YMCA needs a variety of general volunteer help. (949)

642-9990.

NEWPORT-MESA IRVINE INTERFAITH COUNCIL

The Newport-Mesa Interfaith Council is now taking registrations

for service organizations, projects and volunteers on a first come,

first served basis, for its “Hearts and Hands” multi-faith family

service day. The event will take place from 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. Nov.

22 The location will be at 801 Dover Drive, Newport Beach.

Information: Jaimie Day, (949) 642-9460, jaimieday@yahoo.com; or Jim

de Boom, (949) 660-8665, nmiinterfaith@aol.com.

NEWPORT-MESA

SCHOOL FOUNDATION

The foundation is looking for volunteers to help with fundraising

efforts, speaking opportunities, public events and occasional office

work. (949) 631-4143.

NEWPORT THEATRE

ARTS CENTER

A variety of jobs need to be tackled, including set construction,

ushering, mailings and assorted technical duties. Scheduling is

flexible, with a two- to 20-hour commitment per month. The Newport

Theatre Arts Center is at 2501 Cliff Drive. (949) 631-0288.

OASIS SENIOR CENTER

Meals on Wheels volunteers are needed to distribute prepared

dishes to homebound seniors in the Newport Beach area. The delivery

time is between 11:30 a.m. and 1 p.m. daily. The center also needs

volunteer nurses for its semi-monthly blood pressure screenings. The

center offers this service between 9 and 11 a.m. the first and third

Tuesdays of the month. Volunteers should commit two hours once a

month or volunteer on a substitute basis. The center is at 800

Marguerite Ave., Corona del Mar. (949) 644-3244.

OPERA PACIFIC

The Opera Pacific Guild Alliance, a support group for Opera

Pacific, has activities for volunteers. (714) 546-6000.

OPERATION CLEAN SLATE

Operation Clean Slate, a Costa Mesa-based organization for

graffiti prevention, needs volunteers to paint out graffiti and other

duties. Michael Howard, (714) 435-0745.

OCC NAUTICAL LIBRARY

Orange Coast College’s School of Sailing and Seamanship needs book

donations for its Nautical Library. Thousands of volumes of

boating-related titles are needed. The School of Sailing and

Seamanship is at 1801 W. Coast Highway, Newport Beach. (949)

645-9412.

ORANGE COAST

INTERFAITH SHELTER

The largest family shelter in the county needs volunteers for its

children’s programs. It especially desires tutors and those who can

take part in activities after 6 p.m. Tutors will work with groups of

children or individually, helping children in their academic problem

areas. Volunteers will also act as a big brother or big sister during

the summer. Jaime Mayo, (949) 631-7213.

ORANGE COUNTY HUMANE SOCIETY

A volunteer group serving the communities of Costa Mesa, Newport

Beach and Huntington Beach needs animal-loving volunteers for

two-hour shifts on weekdays to walk dogs and help socialize them to

help them get adopted. Before purchasing a pet, please visit the

shelter at 2163 Newland, Huntington Beach between Pacific Coast

Highway and Atlanta. Information: (714) 540-2288.

ORANGE COUNTY CHILD ABUSE PREVENTION CENTER

The center needs volunteers to work with high-risk families and

children, providing weekly emotional support to families, infants and

first-time mothers in their homes. The center is asking for a

three-hour weekly commitment. (714) 543-4333.

ORANGE COUNTY COASTKEEPER

Newport Beach-based Orange County Coastkeeper is looking for

enthusiastic volunteers to help monitor water quality. Training

sessions for volunteers are available. Information: (949) 723-5424,

https://www.coastkeeper.org.

ORANGE COUNTY COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COUNCIL

Volunteers are needed for a variety of functions. (714) 839-6199.

ORANGE COUNTY

HOMELESS TASK FORCE

The task force is recruiting volunteers for the Interfaith Council

Network to work one on one with homeless adults in a program on basic

life skills. (949) 263-1774.

ORANGE COUNTY

MUSEUM OF ART

Learn more about art and share with your community by becoming a

docent at the Orange County Museum of Art. A volunteer docent guides

adults and school groups through the galleries and teaches about the

museum’s collections and exhibitions. (949) 759-1122, ext. 204.

ORANGE COUNTY PERFORMING ARTS CENTER

Docents are needed to lead tours of the Center, 600 Town Center

Drive, Costa Mesa. Learn about the history and the development of the

Center and the workings of the back stage areas. For more

information, call (714) 556-ARTS, ext. 833

ORANGE COUNTY RONALD MCDONALD HOUSE

Sponsorship opportunities are still available for the Orange

County Ronald McDonald House High Tea benefit to be held on Oct. 30,

from 3 p.m. to 5 p.m. The benefit will be held at the Turnip Rose at

the Grand Newport Plaza, 1901 Newport Blvd. in Costa Mesa. For more

information call (714) 639-3600

ORANGE COUNTY WORKS

Participate in life management and employment training workshops

as a success coach to foster teens 16 to 18 years old. (949)

509-1451.

ORGANIZATION FOR THE HUMANE CARE OF ANIMALS

Volunteers are needed to care for stray and lost animals in the

Newport Beach, Costa Mesa and Corona del Mar areas. (949) 722-1357.

PACIFIC SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA

The Orange County Pacific Symphony Orchestra’s Volunteers in

Education Opportunities program needs volunteers to assist children

in a variety of hands-on musical activities. Volunteers spend a total

of six Saturday mornings with the children. (714) 755-5788, ext. 244.

PARENT HELP USA

Founded by mothers and others against child abuse, Parent Help

asks the public for help and volunteers to inform the community on

vital issues affecting children and the family. Information: (949)

650-3461 or (949) 675- 5271.

PARTNERS ALWAYS CARING SERVICES

Volunteers are needed for a Crisis Assistance Program, assisting

the emergency responders by providing emotional first aid at the

scene of a critical incident. No previous experience necessary.

Information: (949) 724-7199, partnersalwayscaring@cox.net.