* GETTING INVOLVED runs periodically in...

* GETTING INVOLVED runs periodically in the Daily Pilot on a

rotating basis. For information on adding your organization to this

list, call (949) 574-4298.

ALS ASSN., ORANGE

COUNTY CHAPTER

The Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis Assn., which helps individuals

who have the disorder that is also known as Lou Gehrig’s disease,

needs volunteers. (714) 375-1922.

ALZHEIMER’S ASSN.

OF ORANGE COUNTY

Support group leaders, Visiting Volunteers, family resource

consultants and office volunteers are needed. Volunteers may work on

one-time projects or ongoing programs. Training sessions are

available. (800) 660-1993.

AMERICAN CANCER SOCIETY

The Orange County Region of the American Cancer Society seeks

office volunteers. The society is also seeking volunteers to answer

calls for the unit’s Helpline InfoCenter. (949) 261-9446.

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 fund-raising events through Orange County. No

experience necessary. Training will be provided. (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. (714) 550-0800

or (800) 540-2545.

CRISIS ASSISTANCE

PROGRAM INC.

The nonprofit organization is seeking volunteers for its expanding

trauma response program. Some volunteers assist law enforcement,

firefighters and emergency-type responders by providing emotional

first aid and support to injured or traumatized people. Other

volunteers provide dispatch and office support. No experience is

necessary. Training will be provided. (949) 588-1414.

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. (949)

250-0488.

EASTER SEALS

Easter Seals needs volunteers for ongoing clerical work and to

help in programs for children with disabilities and in special

events. (714) 834-1111.

ENVIRONMENTAL

NATURE CENTER

Volunteer trail guides are needed to help visitors learn about

their environment. (949) 645-8489.

GIRL SCOUTS

Girl Scouts of Orange County needs volunteers to be trained as

troop leaders, serve on special committees and give lectures,

demonstrations or classes. (714) 979-7900.

GIRLS INC.

OF ORANGE COUNTY

Volunteers are needed to offer educational and enrichment

opportunities for girls and boys. (949) 646-7181.

HOSPICE PREFERRED CHOICE

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

terminally ill individuals and their families. Volunteers would

assist them with non-medical needs such as providing respite for the

primary care giver, running errands, reading to patients or weekly

social visits. The organization is also looking for clerical and

bereavement volunteers to assist with office duties. Training is

provided. (714) 980-0900.

HUMAN OPTIONS

The organization shelters, counsels and educates abused women and

children. It is looking for volunteers. (949) 737-5242, ext. 24.

JEWISH FAMILY SERVICE

OF ORANGE COUNTY

Volunteers are needed for Project Caring, which provides

socialization and cultural experiences and Shabbat and holiday

celebrations to the Jewish residents and others at Fairview

Developmental Center in Costa Mesa. Volunteers will “adopt” a

facility to provide programming of Jewish content to the residents on

a monthly basis and will be required to take a TB test and undergo a

fingerprinting background check. Volunteers are needed to provide

comfort and support to the Jewish terminally ill and their families.

The group also sponsors an ongoing Jewish healing support group for

people experiencing chronic illness at 7 p.m. Thursdays at the Jewish

Family Service, 250 E. Baker St., Suite G, Costa Mesa. Free.

Preregistration required. (714) 445-4950.

JUNIOR LEAGUE

OF ORANGE COUNTY

The organization of women committed to promoting volunteerism,

developing the potential of women and improving communities through

the effective action and leadership of trained volunteers, is seeking

new members. (949) 261-0823.

KAISER PERMANENTE

HOSPICE SERVICES

Volunteers are needed to provide four hours per week visiting

patients or doing errands for them or their caregivers in communities

near volunteers’ homes. (562) 622-3805.

LAGUNA GREENBELT INC.

Volunteers are needed to assist Laguna Coast Wilderness Park staff

and James Dilley Preserve staff and docents with hiker registration

and general public orientation. (949) 488-0287.

LAGUNA SHANTI

Laguna Shanti, an organization that works with sufferers of HIV

and AIDS, is seeking caring volunteers to assist with running the

front office, delivering meals, providing transportation and

providing complimentary therapies such as massage, acupuncture and

chiropractic care. Lisa Toghia, (949) 494-1446.

LIFELINE LIVING CENTERS

Mentally ill adults rely on the Newport Beach center for

residential housing. It needs professional fund-raisers to support

and maintain this resource.

MASTER CHORALE

OF ORANGE COUNTY

The performing arts organization needs volunteers for computer

input, ticketing, filing and handling phones. (714) 556-6262.

MENTOR PROGRAM

YMCA Community Services needs mentors to make a lasting effect on

a young person’s life. Students from 10 to 18 years old are matched

with mentors to improve their school performance and self-esteem

while developing positive peer and adult relationships. (714)

549-9622, ext. 35.

MOZART CLASSICAL ORCHESTRA

Orange County’s only nonprofit resident chamber orchestra needs

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

receptions. Nominees are also being sought for the board of

directors. (949) 830-2950.

NEW DIRECTIONS

FOR WOMEN INC.

The recovery center for adult women with alcohol and other

chemical dependencies seeks volunteers. (949) 548-9927 between 10

a.m. and 6 p.m.; or Joy, (949) 548-8754.

NEWPORT BAY NATURALIST

The Upper Newport Bay Nature Preserve is looking for volunteers to

assist with naturalist-led tours and programs, special events, and

habitat restoration projects. The interpretive center is at 2301

University Drive, Newport Beach. (714) 973-6829.

NEWPORT HARBOR

NAUTICAL MUSEUM

The Newport Harbor Nautical Museum offers a number of volunteer

opportunities in the gift shop, as docents or receptionists, with

clerical work and with fund-raising events. Training is provided.

(949) 675-2355.

NEWPORT-MESA YMCA

The YMCA needs a variety of general volunteer help. (949)

642-9990.

NEWPORT-MESA

SCHOOL FOUNDATION

The foundation is looking for volunteers to help with fund-raising

efforts, speaking opportunities, public events and occasional office

work. (949) 631-4143.

NEWPORT THEATRE

ARTS CENTER

A variety of jobs need to be tackled, including set construction,

ushering, mailings and assorted technical duties. Scheduling is

flexible, with a two- to 20-hour commitment per month. The Newport

Theatre Arts Center is at 2501 Cliff Drive. (949) 631-0288.

OASIS SENIOR CENTER

Meals on Wheels volunteers are needed to distribute prepared

dishes to homebound seniors in the Newport Beach area. The delivery

time is between 11:30 a.m. and 1 p.m. daily. The Oasis Senior Center

also needs volunteer nurses for its bimonthly blood pressure

screenings. The center offers this service between 9 and 11 a.m. on

the first and third Tuesdays of the month. Volunteers should commit

two hours once a month or volunteer on a substitute basis. The center

is at 800 Marguerite Ave., Corona del Mar. (949) 644-3244.

OPERA PACIFIC

The Opera Pacific Guild Alliance, a support group for Opera

Pacific, has activities for volunteers. (949) 474-4488.