* GETTING INVOLVED runs periodically in the...

* GETTING INVOLVED runs periodically in the Daily Pilot on a rotating

basis. For information about adding your organization to this list,

call (949) 574-4298.

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. Information: (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.

PEDIATRIC CANCER RESEARCH FOUNDATION

PCRF, which raises money to support pediatric cancer research,

needs volunteers for a variety of duties. Information: (949)

859-6312.

THE PHARMACOLOGY RESEARCH INSTITUTE

The institute is looking for volunteers to take part in a study on

quitting smoking. Information: (888) 774-4673.

PRIME DYNAMICS

Prime Dynamics, a Newport Beach nonprofit organization for the 99

and younger set, needs volunteers for its programs. Information:

(949) 262-7300.

PROJECT ACCESS

Project Access is a nonprofit organization that links resident of

low-income housing developments with beneficial social services

usually through resource centers. Volunteers are needed to tutor

children, teach crafts and computer skills at the various centers.

Information: Paul Shapiro, (949) 253-3120 Ext. 229.

PROJECT CUDDLE

Project Cuddle is a Costa Mesa-based nonprofit organization that

meets the needs of girls and women facing unplanned pregnancies. In

addition to office help and 12-hour hotline shifts once a month,

volunteers are needed for an auxiliary group and fundraising

committees and to help distribute stickers to stop babies from being

abandoned in trash bins. Service groups of all kinds -- mom’s groups,

churches, students, men and women’s clubs, and company-sponsored

sport’s teams -- are wanted for creative fundraising projects. The

organization also needs donated gift items for mothers and babies.

Information: (714) 432-9681 or https://www.projectcuddle.org.