* 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.

SURFRIDER FOUNDATION

The Surfrider Foundation Newport Beach Chapter is a grass-roots,

nonprofit environmental organization that works to protect the

oceans, waves and beaches through its Conservation Activism Research

and Education program. Information: (949) 631-6273.

SPEAK UP NEWPORT

A nonprofit organization that promotes the social welfare by

educating the public and improving local government in Newport Beach

holds monthly meetings the second Wednesday of each month at the

Newport Beach Yacht Club, 1099 Bayside Drive, Newport Beach. A

reception begins at 5:30 p.m., and meetings begin at 6 p.m. Free.

Annual membership dues are $20. Send check to “Speak Up Newport,”

P.O. Box 2594, Newport Beach, CA 92663. Information: (949) 673-1191.

SWEET ADELINES OF ORANGE COUNTY

The singing group invites women who like to sing to join them

Tuesday nights for four-part harmony or barbershop-style singing.

Information: (949) 495-5685.

STITCHES FROM THE HEART

Made up of a group of women from Southern California who love to

knit and crochet, the nonprofit corporation is looking for volunteers

to knit and crochet hats, booties and blankets for premature babies

and babies in need. The items are donated to hospitals across the

country. Patterns are available, and donated yarn is appreciated.

Information: Kathy Silverton, (310) 472-6903.

TELL-A-FRIEND

Orange County cancer groups seek volunteers to encourage women to

have mammograms. Participants will take part in a one-on-one program

of education and encouragement specifically related to mammograms and

early breast cancer detection. Information: The Susan G. Komen Breast

Cancer Foundation, (714) 957-9157.

UNDERGROUND

The Underground program, a function of Child’s Pace, provides

social activities and interaction for adolescents. Volunteers are

needed in many areas. Information: (949) 548-8849.

VISIONS FOR PRISONS

Visions for Prisons, a nonprofit program that teaches attitudinal

healing and meditation in prison, needs typists to transcribe letters

from inmates to troubled kids. Weekday hours, Mesa del Mar.

Information: (714) 556-8000.

VOLUNTEER CENTER OF GREATER ORANGE COUNTY

With more than 1,500 volunteer opportunities, the Volunteer Center

will match people and groups wishing to volunteer with nonprofit

agencies in their area. Information: Volunteer Connection Line, (714)

953-5757, Ext. 106.

WELLNESS COMMUNITY OF ORANGE COUNTY

The Wellness Community needs volunteers to help at the reception

desk during the day. Information: (714) 258-1210.

WEST SIDE BOYS & GIRLS CLUB

Volunteers are needed from 2:30 to 5:30 p.m. Mondays and Thursdays

to tutor students in first through sixth grades in reading.

Information: (949) 631-7724.

WILSON STREET LEARNING CENTER

Volunteers are needed for after school tutoring from 3 to 5:30

p.m. Monday through Friday beginning Sept. 13. The center is located

at 740 W. Wilson St., Costa Mesa. Information: (949) 631-7730.

WOMEN HELPING WOMEN

The Costa Mesa-based organization provides support for needy women

to become self-sufficient by gaining employment. Volunteers are

needed in the organization’s Professional Clothes Closet to assists

clients and sort clothing. The organization is at 711 W. 17th St.,

Suite A-10, Costa Mesa. Information: (949) 631-2333 or

https://www.whw.org.

WYLAND FOUNDATION

The Wyland Foundation, which encourages greater awareness of ocean

conservation, is seeking volunteers for clerical and computer help

and grant writing. Information: (949) 497-6723.

YMCA

The YMCA’s Building Life Options Mentor Program is looking for

volunteers to mentor and tutor teens in Costa Mesa. Information:

(714) 838-0181, Ext. 110.