* 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.

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 BEACH CONFERENCE AND VISITORS BUREAU

The bureau is dedicated to the promotion of the city to potential

visitors. Volunteers with extensive knowledge of Newport Beach are

needed. (949) 722-1611.

NEWPORT BEACH LIBRARY

LITERACY PROGRAM

The program seeks volunteers to tutor adults who want to improve

their reading and writing skills. Volunteers will be certified during

training workshops the Central Library. (949) 717-3874.

NEWPORT BEACH PREMIERE

CINEMA GUILD

The Newport Beach Premiere Cinema Guild, which supports the

Newport Beach Film Festival, is looking for new members. Interested

candidates should want to help further an artistic and cultural

heritage in the community and should have a love of cinema and a

desire to raise awareness of the film festival. (949) 253-2880.

NEWPORT BEACH PUBLIC

LIBRARY FOUNDATION

The library foundation needs extra hands to perform clerical

duties, such as filing, organizing and stuffing envelopes, at the

Central Library, 1000 Avocado Ave. (949) 717-3890.

NEWPORT BEACH

THEATRE COMPANY

The company needs volunteers to help with costume design, sewing,

make-up application, set construction, technical help, publicity,

stage management and backstage supervision. (949) 759-1046 or

[email protected].

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 center also needs

volunteer nurses for its semi-monthly blood pressure screenings. The

center offers this service between 9 and 11 a.m. 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.