* 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.

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.

AMERICAN CETACEAN SOCIETY

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.

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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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.

HUMAN OPTIONS

The organization shelters, counsels and educates abused women and

children. It is looking for volunteers.

Information: (949) 737-5242,

Ext. 24.

MOZART CLASSICAL ORCHESTRA

Orange County’s only nonprofit resident chamber orchestra needs

volunteers for ticketing, ushering, phones, mailing and help with

receptions.

Information: (949) 830-2950.