* 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.

‘NEIGHBORS FOR NEIGHBORS’

In celebration of Volunteer Recognition Week, the City of Costa

Mesa will hold its 24th bi-annual “Neighbors for Neighbors” community

clean-up. The program was created 12 years ago to help low-income

residents with the beautification of their homes and to assist in

local community clean-up. Individuals or groups interested in

participating or donating should call (714) 754-4892.

GIRLS INC.

Girls Incorporated of Orange County, a national youth prevention

organization for girls ages 5-18, needs volunteers to help facilitate

programs and participate in outdoor supervision for summer programs

and after-school programs. Please contact Orleda Roa at (949)

646-7181 for more information on volunteering.

SENIOR MEALS

AND SERVICES

Volunteers at Senior Meals and Services are making a difference in

the lives of senior citizens, by delivering them pre-packaged meals

each weekday and paying them friendly visits. Information: (714)

891-0804.

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.

READING BY 9

The mentor reading program seeks volunteers to read to students in

kindergarten through the third grade. Costa Mesa schools need help

for students in reading, writing and English. Mentor sessions may be

scheduled from 8:30 to 11:30 a.m. and after-school from 3 to 6 p.m.,

Monday through Friday. Information: Pomona Elementary School, (949)

515-6980; Whittier Elementary School, (949) 515-6898; Wilson

Elementary School, (949) 515-6995; and New Shalimar Learning Center,

(949) 646-0396.