* 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 (714) 966-4600.

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.

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 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. Information: (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.

Information: (949) 675-8915, Ext. 107.

NEWPORT-MESA SCHOOL FOUNDATION

The foundation is looking for volunteers to help with fundraising

efforts, speaking opportunities, public events and occasional office

work. Information: (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. Information: (949)

631-0288.