* GETTING INVOLVED runs periodically in the...

* GETTING INVOLVED runs periodically in the Daily Pilot on a rotating

basis. For information about adding your organization to this list,

call (949) 574-4298.

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. Information: (949) 488-0287.

LAGUNA SHANTI

Laguna Shanti, an organization that works with persons with HIV or

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. Information: Lisa Toghia, (949) 494-1446.

LUV-A-PET CENTER

Volunteers who love to work with cats and kittens are needed at

the Luv-a-Pet Center at PetsMart in Costa Mesa. Information: (949)

451-3272.

MENTOR PROGRAM

YMCA Community Services needs mentors to make a lasting effect on

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

mentors to improve their school performance and self-esteem while

developing positive peer and adult relationships. Information: (714)

549-9622, Ext. 35.

MOBILE MEALS

Volunteer drivers are needed to help deliver nutritious meals to

homebound, frail or elderly clients incapable of shopping and cooking

for themselves. Information: (949) 645-8050.

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. Information: (949) 830-2950.

NEW DIRECTIONS FOR WOMEN INC.

The recovery center for women with alcohol or other chemical

dependencies seeks volunteers. Information: (949) 548-9927 or (949)

548-8754.

NEWPORT BEACH 1/1 ADOPT A MARINE BATTALION FUND

The 1/1 Adopt A Marine Battalion Fund was created to accept

donations and to provide financial support for ongoing programs and

events planned to show appreciation to the 1st Battalion 1st Marines,

based at Camp Pendleton. Information: (949) 644-3124.

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. Information: (949) 923-2296.

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. Information: (949) 719-6100.

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 in the Friends Meeting Room at the Central

Library, 1000 Avocado Ave. Newport Beach. Information: (949) 717-3874

or [email protected].

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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. Information: (949)

253-2880.

NEWPORT BEACH, GENERAL PLAN ADVISORY COMMITTEE

The Newport Beach City Council is seeking applications from

residents or business owners to fill vacancies on the General Plan

Advisory Committee. The committee meets from 7 to 9 p.m. on the

second and fourth Mondays in the Newport Beach Police Department

auditorium, 870 Santa Barbara. Information: (949) 644-3005.

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. Information: (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. Information: (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 fundraising events. Training is provided.

Information: (949) 675-8915, Ext. 107.

NEWPORT-MESA YMCA

The YMCA needs a variety of general volunteer help. Information:

(949) 642-9990.

NEWPORT-MESA SCHOOL FOUNDATION

The foundation is looking for volunteers to help with fundraising

efforts, speaking opportunities, public events and occasional office

work. Information: (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. Information: (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. Information: (949) 644-3244.

OPERA PACIFIC

The Opera Pacific Guild Alliance, a support group for Opera

Pacific, has activities for volunteers. Information: (714) 546-6000.

OPERATION CLEAN SLATE

Operation Clean Slate, a Costa Mesa-based organization for

graffiti prevention, needs volunteers to paint over graffiti and

other duties. Information: Michael Howard, (714) 435-0745.