* GETTING INVOLVED runs periodically in the...

* GETTING INVOLVED runs periodically in the Coastline Pilot. If you

would like information about getting your organization listed, call

(949) 494-4321.

American Assn. of

University Women is looking for volunteers to work with children

at El Morro Elementary School. Anyone who enjoys reading with

children or helping with homework is welcome and needed. The Help a

Child Program is during school hours and the volunteer would work in

the school room with the teacher, often in small groups. The Learning

Club is after school on Tuesday and Thursday afternoons and is

usually with one student who needs help. Both programs are rewarding

for children and volunteers. For information: Peggie Thomas (949)

499-1817 or Pat Jamieson at (949) 497-2792.

Boys & Girls Club of Laguna

Beach provides sports, homework, arts and crafts and mentoring

services for children of all ages. Information: Kim Maxwell, (949)

494-2535.

Bridge Learning Center for

Homeless Children Inc. is seeking mentors to talk to children

living in this transitional shelter to improve their self-esteem.

Mentors work for one hour a week at the shelter. They must be 16 or

older and be able to drive themselves to the shelter. The Bridge

Learning Center’s mailing address is P.O. Box 4121, Laguna Beach.

Information: (949) 494-0591.

The Community Service Programs Youth Shelter is in need of

volunteers and mentors for teens ages 11 to 17. The shelter is a

short-term crisis intervention shelter with the goal of reunifying

the family. Anyone interested in volunteering can call Marcy at (949)

494-4311 or e-mail [email protected].

Designing Women need

volunteers to sign up for next year’s Color It Orange event.

Information: Barbara Lawrence, (949) 499-3580.

Volunteers are needed to

staff the Friends of Laguna Beach Library Book Shop, open Monday

through Saturday from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., staying open until 6 or 7

p.m. Wednesday. Staffers will sell books in the book shop, President

Martha Lydick said. The library is at P.O. Box 36, Laguna Beach.

(949) 497-7053. Friends Book Shop is at (949) 497-7115.

The Festival of Arts is

recruiting volunteers to serve as docents for this year’s

festival. Requirements include a passion for art, good verbal skills,

availability for a training course and a flexible summer schedule.

For information or for an application: (949) 464-4201.

The Friends of the Laguna Beach Library needs volunteers to help

allow the expansion of the bookshop hours to include 3 to 6 p.m.

Monday and Thursday afternoons. The group is responsible for funding

the purchase of books for the library as well as all the

children/adult programs. The Friends Book Shop is a large part of the

fund-raising effort. Information, call Martha Lydick (949) 497-7053

or e-mail [email protected].

Friends of the Sea Lion

Marine Mammal Center needs volunteers to work as docents or in

animal care for all days all shifts. Shifts are a minimum of four

hours in the morning or afternoon and require a one-year commitment.

Must be 18 or older. Information: (949) 494-3050.

The Friendship Shelter

provides temporary housing and meals for homeless adults. The

shelter needs “guest chefs” to fix dinner and enjoy the meal with the

29 residents. Food can be prepared ahead of time and brought to the

shelter or be prepared in the kitchen. Information: Brian McWeeney,

(949) 494-6928.

Friends of the Hortense

Miller Garden are looking for volunteers to perform tasks such as

watering the garden and conducting public tours. Training is

provided. Information: Marsha Bode, (949) 244-2010.