GETTING INVOLVED

calendar* 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.

BOYS AND GIRLS CLUBS OF NEWPORT-MESA

The three area clubs need volunteer coaches and arts-and-crafts workshop teachers. Call for locations. Information: (949) 642-2245.

BOYS AND GIRLS CLUBS

The organization is running car campaigns to support its programs. If you would like to donate your automobile, call (800) 246-0493.

BRAILLE INSTITUTE’S

ORANGE COUNTY CENTER

The nonprofit organization is looking for volunteers to assist blind and visually impaired students in a variety of areas. Information: Mary Johnson, (714) 821-5000, Ext. 2113.

CAMP LAUREL FOUNDATION

Camp Laurel is seeking volunteer counselors and medical staff for Summer Camp and Teen Adventure Camp. The organization is dedicated to providing educational camping programs free of charge to children living with HIV and AIDS. Information: (323) 653-5005.

CASA TERESA

Casa Teresa, a temporary home for single, pregnant, homeless women 18 and older, needs volunteers for the following positions: office assistant/greeter, computer assistant, program developer assistant and resale-boutique salesperson. Information: (714) 538-4860.

COMPANION HOSPICE

The hospice is now recruiting volunteers to become friends to those approaching the end of life. Become a member of a team whose goal is to promote quality of life and comfort. Each applicant will receive 16 hours of orientation and training. Information: (714) 560-8177 or volunteers@companion hospice.com.

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 CIVIC PLAYHOUSE

The playhouse needs volunteers for ushering, backstage work, mailings, typing, controlling lights and many other duties. Information: (949) 650-5269.

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 LITERACY CENTER

The Costa Mesa Literacy Center needs volunteer tutors to teach English as a second language. People who want to learn English as a second language are also encouraged to call: (714) 545-3445.

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.

COSTA MESA SENIOR CORP.

The nonprofit organization at the Costa Mesa Senior Center is looking for new board members. The fundraising and policymaking board needs volunteers who will participate in monthly meetings, occasional committee meetings and special projects. Candidates should have connections in Costa Mesa and surrounding communities and an interest in serving the community by helping seniors. Information: (949) 645-2356, Ext. 16.

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.

DISPUTE RESOLUTION SERVICES

Volunteer mediators, case specialists and outreach assistants are needed to help in a variety of mediation cases. Bilingual language skills are needed for office volunteers and for mediators. Information: (949) 250-0488.

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. 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 need volunteer assistance in a variety of areas. Information: (949) 645-8050.

FRIENDS OF THE BALLET MONTMARTRE

The organization needs volunteers who want to help talented local dancers. For 30 years, the organization has provided the community with quality Russian ballet training, helping youth develop strong discipline and skills, build high self-esteem and achieve dreams of being a professional dancer. Information: (714) 241-7424.