* 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.

KOMEN ORANGE COUNTY

The Orange County Affiliate of the Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer

Foundation will hold a team captain orientation for all new and

returning team captains for the 14th Annual Komen Orange County Race

for the Cure. The meeting will be held from 12 to 1:30 p.m. or 5:30

to 7 p.m. June 28, 2005, at the Komen Foundation Headquarters, 3191-A

Airport Loop Drive, Costa Mesa. Information: (714) 957-9165.

LAGUNA GREENBELT INC.

Volunteers are needed to assist the staff and docents of Laguna

Coast Wilderness Park and James Dilley Preserve 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.

LITERACY PROGRAM

The program is always in need of volunteer tutors. No professional

teaching experience is required. To attain certification, a series of

training classes must be completed. For more information, please

contact department of literacy services at Newport Beach Library,

(949) 717-3874.

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.