* GETTING INVOLVED runs periodically in the...

* 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.

HOSPICE PREFERRED CHOICE

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

terminally ill persons and their families. Volunteers would assist

with nonmedical needs, such as providing respite for the primary

caregiver, running errands, reading to the patients and weekly social

visits. The organization is also looking for clerical and bereavement

volunteers. (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 to the Jewish residents and

others at Fairview Developmental Center in Costa Mesa. Volunteers

adopt a facility to provide programming of Jewish content to the

residents on a monthly basis. Volunteers are also needed to provide

support to the Jewish terminally ill and their families. The group

sponsors a Jewish healing support group for people with chronic

illness at 7 p.m. Thursdays at the Jewish Family Service, 250 E.

Baker St., Suite G, Costa Mesa. (714) 445-4950.