* 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.

EASTER SEALS

Easter Seals needs volunteers for ongoing clerical work, programs

for children with disabilities and special events. Information: (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 in the afternoon during the

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

opportunities are also available. Information: (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. Information: (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. Information: (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.

Information: (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. Information: (714) 556-4396.

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 only fundraising arm.

Information: (949) 640-8828.

GIRLS INC.

Girls Incorporated of Orange County, a national youth prevention

organization for girls ages 5-18, needs volunteers to help facilitate

programs and participate in outdoor supervision for summer programs

and after-school programs. Please contact Orleda Roa at (949)

646-7181 for more information on volunteering.

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. Training is provided. Information: (714) 980-0900.