* 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.

ACADEMIC YEAR IN 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 and 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. Information: (949) 261-9446.

AMERICAN CANCER SOCIETY DISCOVERY SHOP

The American Cancer Society Discovery Shop needs unwanted goods

such as clothing and furniture to fund the society’s research,

education and patient-services programs. The goods may be dropped off

at 2600 Coast Highway East, Corona del Mar. Information: (949)

640-4777.

AMERICAN CANCER SOCIETY ROAD TO RECOVERY

The transportation program needs volunteers to drive cancer

patients to and from medical treatments free of charge. Volunteers

may use either their own vehicles or American Cancer Society vans.

Information: (949) 261-9446 or [email protected].

AMERICAN HEART ASSN.

The American Heart Assn. is looking for volunteers to perform

various general duties in the main office and implement educational

and fundraising events through Orange County. No experience

necessary. Information: (949) 856-3555.

AMERICAN HOME HEALTH HOSPICE PROGRAM

The American Home Health Hospice Program needs volunteers to give

emotional support to terminally ill patients and their families

Information: (714) 550-0800 or (800) 540-2545.

AMERICAN RED CROSS, ORANGE COUNTY CHAPTER

The chapter needs volunteers to act as liaisons with the media in

disaster and emergency situations. Information: (714) 481-5376.

ANGEL’S CHARITY

A nonprofit charity to help children with multiple birth defects,

the group needs help with their annual fundraiser, Angel’s Run. (949)

650-2757.

YMCA

The YMCA’s Building Life Options Mentor Program is looking for

volunteers to mentor and tutor teens in Costa Mesa.

Information: (714) 838-0181, ext. 110.