GETTING INVOLVED

FRIENDS OF ORANGE COAST INTERFAITH SHELTER

The Friends of the Orange Coast Interfaith Shelter meets the first Thursday of each month to plan projects and events that benefit homeless families. FOCIS is the shelter’s only fundraising arm. Call: (949) 640-8828.

GIRLS INC.

Girls Incorporated of Orange County, a national youth organization for girls 5 to 18, needs volunteers to help facilitate programs and participate in outdoor supervision for summer programs and after-school programs. Call: 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. Call: (714) 979-7900.

HUMAN OPTIONS

The organization shelters, counsels and educates abused women and children. Call: (949) 737-5242, ext. 24.

JUNIOR LEAGUE OF ORANGE COUNTY

This organization of women, committed to promoting volunteerism, developing the potential of women and improving communities through the work and leadership of trained volunteers, is seeking new members. Call: (949) 261-0823.

KAISER PERMANENTE HOSPICE SERVICES

Volunteers are needed to spend four hours per week visiting patients or running errands for them or their caregivers. Call: (562) 622-3805.

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. Call: (949) 488-0287.