* 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 (714) 966-4600.

SENIOR MEALS AND SERVICES

Volunteers at Senior Meals and Services are making a difference in

the lives of Orange County senior citizens, by delivering them

pre-packaged meals each weekday and paying them friendly visits.

Information: (714) 891-0804.

CALIFORNIA STATE

PARKS FOUNDATION

Volunteers are needed for Earth Day 2005 restoration and cleanup

projects. The Earth Day program encourages California businesses and

residents to actively participate in environmental improvement

projects in their communities. Every year, thousands of volunteers

plant trees, restore trails and wildlife habitats, remove trash and

debris and install recycling bins. There are 18 different parks and

beaches that will complete environmental improvement and maintenance

projects. Cleanup projects will be held Earth Day, April 23, times

vary by park. Anyone interested in becoming a volunteer should e-mail

their name, county, and phone number to [email protected].

Information: (888) 98-PARKS or https://www.calparks.org.

NEWPORT BEACH ARTS FOUNDATION

Share in the passion of the arts and become a volunteer for the

Newport Beach Arts Foundation. Meetings are the second Tuesday of

every month at 6 p.m. in the office of Karen Butera, Inc., 2824 East

Coast Hwy., Corona del Mar. Information: (949) 673-7205.

BOARD CONNECTION

Volunteer Center Orange County’s Board Connection program can

assist you in becoming a board member of one of the more than 2,000

nonprofits in Orange County. The Board Connection program consists of

a one-time, three-hour workshop designed to give individuals an

overview of board responsibilities and nonprofits. After the class,

individuals are assisted in finding placement with a nonprofit that

best matches their interests. Information: (714) 953-5757,

ext. 103 or 150, or https://www .volunteercenter.org.

ACADEMIC YEAR

N AMERICA

Costa Mesa families can host a German student and earn up to

$1,000 toward a number of travel-abroad programs. Information:

Danielle Carpino, (800) 322-HOST.

ALS ASSN., ORANGE

COUNTY CHAPTER

The Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis Assn., which helps people who

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

volunteers. Information: (714) 375-1922.

ALZHEIMER’S ASSN.

OF ORANGE COUNTY

Support group leaders, family resource consultants, special event

volunteers, office volunteers are needed. Volunteers may work on

one-time projects or ongoing programs. Training sessions are

available. Information: (800) 660-1993.

AMERICAN

CANCER SOCIETY

The Orange County Region of the American Cancer Society seeks

office volunteers. The society also seeks volunteers to answer calls

for the unit’s Helpline Information Center. Information: (949)

261-9446.