* 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.

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.

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.

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. (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

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.

(714) 754-4870.

NEW DIRECTIONS

FOR WOMEN INC.

The recovery center for women with alcohol or other chemical

dependencies seeks volunteers. (949) 548-9927 or (949) 548-8754.

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. (949) 717-3874 or

literacy@city.newport-beach.ca.

us.