* 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.

ALZHEIMER’S ASSN. OF ORANGE COUNTY

Support-group leaders, family-resource consultants, special-event

volunteers and 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 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, work the cash register, 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 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. to 5 p.m. on July 30. An orientation meeting has been

scheduled for June 28 at the Costa Mesa Neighborhood Center, where

you will be taught what to look for and assigned to a station along

the coast. This census is performed quarterly and the Chapter has

been doing it for 30 years. Information: (714) 968-9190.

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.

ANGEL’S CHARITY

A nonprofit charity to help children with multiple birth defects,

the group needs help with their annual fundraiser, Angel’s Run.

Information: (949) 650-2757 or o7www.angelscharity.orgf7.

ASSISTANCE LEAGUE OF NEWPORT-MESA

Volunteers seeking to define a sense of purpose, realize personal

development and make connections with like-minded women are welcome.

A variety of volunteer skills are needed on a daily basis at the

league’s dental clinic, thrift shop and consignment store. The

Assistance League is located at 2220 Fairview Road, Costa Mesa.

Information: (949) 645-6929 or o7www.alnm.org.

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ASSN. RENAISSANCE CREATORS

The Costa Mesa group sponsors and supports outreach community

service programs, such as the homeless sanctuary. Volunteers are

needed. Information: (714) 540-5803.

BALBOA PERFORMING ARTS THEATER FOUNDATION

The Balboa Performing Arts Theater Foundation is looking for

volunteers to assist in its office. Volunteers are asked to work a

two-hour shift every week. Information: (949) 673-0895.

BIG BROTHERS, BIG SISTERS

The local chapter is looking for men and women older than 18 who

have lived in Orange County for at least one month and have been

employed for at least one month to serve as big brothers or big

sisters for children ages 6 to 16 from single-parent homes.

Information: (714) 544-7773 or o7www.bigbrooc.orgf7.

COMMUNITY ANIMAL NETWORK

The network needs volunteers to help control the rising population

of wild cats in local neighborhoods. Volunteers would trap and

deliver cats to local veterinarians for spaying or neutering, and

then release them back to the property where they were found. The

goal of the program is to save the lives of stray cats. Information:

(949) 759-3646.

COSTA MESA HISTORICAL SOCIETY

The society preserves and promotes the history of Costa Mesa and

the harbor area. Volunteers are needed for the archives, library,

museum, docent and public-outreach programs. Information: (949)

631-5918.

COSTA MESA MS SELF-HELP GROUP

The Orange County chapter of the National Multiple Sclerosis

Society has started a new self-help group in Costa Mesa for people

newly diagnosed or with minimal symptoms of multiple sclerosis. The

group meets at 11 a.m. the second Tuesday of every month.

Information: (949) 650-7659.

COSTA MESA SENIOR CENTER

The multipurpose senior services facility at the corner of 19th

Street and Pomona Avenue seeks volunteers who can greet members and

the public at the front desk and volunteers for the resource

department with Excel computer experience and sharp telephone skills.

The Senior Meals program also needs people to deliver meals to homes.

Information: (949) 645-2356.

COURT-APPOINTED SPECIAL ADVOCATES

Volunteers are needed to serve as advocates for abused, neglected

and abandoned children. Volunteers work one-on-one with a child for

three hours a week. Information: (714) 619-5155.

EASTER SEALS

Easter Seals needs volunteers for ongoing clerical work, programs

for children with disabilities and special events. Information: (714)

834-1111.

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. Information: Orleda Roa, (949) 646-7181.

GIRL SCOUTS

Girl Scouts of Orange County needs volunteers who will be trained

as troop leaders, serve on special committees and give lectures,

demonstrations and classes. Information: (714) 979-7900.

HOSPICE PREFERRED CHOICE

Volunteers are needed to help make a difference in the lives of

terminally ill persons and their families. Volunteers would assist

with nonmedical needs such as providing respite for the primary

caregiver, running errands, reading to the patients and making weekly

social visits. The organization is also looking for clerical and

bereavement volunteers to assist with office duties. Training is

provided. Information: (714) 980-0900.

HUMAN OPTIONS

The organization shelters, counsels and educates abused women and

children. It is looking for volunteers. Information:

(949) 737-5242, ext. 24.

LAGUNA GREENBELT INC.

Volunteers are needed to assist the staff and docents of Laguna

Coast Wilderness Park and James Dilley Preserve with hiker

registration and general public orientation. Information: (949)

488-0287.

LUV-A-PET CENTER

Volunteers who love to work with cats and kittens are needed at

the Luv-a-Pet Center at PetsMart in Costa Mesa. Information: (949)

451-3272.

MOBILE MEALS

Volunteer drivers are needed to help deliver nutritious meals to

homebound, frail or elderly clients incapable of shopping and cooking

for themselves. Information: (949) 645-8050.

ORANGE COAST INTERFAITH SHELTER

The largest family shelter in the county needs volunteers for its

children’s programs. It especially desires tutors and those who can

take part in activities after 6 p.m. Tutors will work with groups of

children or individually, helping children in their academic problem

areas. Volunteers will also act as a big brother or big sister during

the summer. Information: Jaime Mayo, (949) 631-7213.

ORANGE COUNTY HUMANE SOCIETY

A volunteer group serving the communities of Costa Mesa, Newport

Beach and Huntington Beach needs volunteers for two-hour shifts on

weekdays to walk dogs and help socialize them. Before purchasing a

pet, please visit the shelter at 2163 Newland, Huntington Beach,

between Pacific Coast Highway and Atlanta. Information: (714)

540-2288.

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.

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

o7https://www.whw.orgf7.

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.