* 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.
ACADEMIC YEAR IN AMERICA
Costa Mesa families can host a German student and earn up to
$1,000 toward a number of travel-abroad programs. Information:
Danielle Carpino, (800) 322-HOST.
ALS ASSN., ORANGE COUNTY CHAPTER
The Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis Assn., which helps people who
have the disorder that is also known as Lou Gehrig’s disease, needs
volunteers. Information: (714) 375-1922.
ALZHEIMER’S ASSN. OF ORANGE COUNTY
Support group leaders, family resource consultants, special event
volunteers, office volunteers are needed. Volunteers may work on
one-time projects or ongoing programs. Training sessions are
available. Information: (800) 660-1993.
AMERICAN CANCER SOCIETY
The Orange County Region of the American Cancer Society seeks
office volunteers. The society also seeks volunteers to answer calls
for the unit’s Helpline Information Center. Information: (949)
261-9446.
AMERICAN CANCER SOCIETY DISCOVERY SHOP
The American Cancer Society Discovery Shop needs unwanted goods
such as clothing, furniture, jewelry, accessories, antiques and
collectibles to fund the society’s research, education and
patient-services programs. The goods may be dropped off at 2600 Coast
Highway East, Corona del Mar. Volunteers ages 16 and older are also
needed to help sort clothes, cashier, decorate and do computer work
from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Saturday at the same location.
Information: (949) 640-4777.
AMERICAN CANCER SOCIETY ROAD TO RECOVERY
The transportation program needs volunteers to drive cancer
patients to and from medical treatments free of charge. The required
commitment is a few hours each week or month. Drivers must have a
valid driver’s license and insurance and be at least 25. Volunteers
may use either their own vehicles or American Cancer Society vans.
Information: (949) 261-9446 or scomer@cancer.org.
***AMERICAN CETACEAN SOCIETY
Have you ever wanted to take part in an environmental study? Do
Dolphins fascinate you? The Orange County Chapter of the American
Cetacean Society needs volunteers to count dolphins along the coast
from 8 a.m. until 5 p.m. July 30th. An Orientation meeting has been
scheduled for June 28th at the Costa Mesa Neighborhood Center where
you will be taught what to look for and will be assigned a station
along the coast to observe them. This census is performed quarterly
and the Chapter has been doing it for 30 years. Information: (714)
968-9190.
AMERICAN HEART ASSN.
The American Heart Assn. is looking for volunteers to perform
various general office duties in the main office and implement
educational and fundraising events through Orange County. No
experience necessary. Training will be provided. Information: (949)
856-3555.
AMERICAN HOME HEALTH HOSPICE PROGRAM
The American Home Health Hospice Program needs volunteers to give
emotional support to terminally ill patients and their families in
the greater Orange County area. Training is provided. Information:
(714) 550-0800 or (800) 540-2545.
AMERICAN RED CROSS, ORANGE COUNTY CHAPTER
The chapter needs volunteers to address community groups services
and act as liaisons with the media in disaster and emergency
situations. Information: Lynn Howes, (714) 481-5376.
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