GETTING INVOLVED

AMERICAN CANCER SOCIETY DISCOVERY SHOP

The American Cancer Society Discovery Shop needs unwanted goods such as clothing, furniture, jewelry, accessories, antiques and collectibles 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. Volunteers 16 and older are also needed to help sort clothes, work the cash register, decorate and do computer work from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Saturday at the same location. Call: (949) 640-4777.

AMERICAN CANCER SOCIETY ROAD TO RECOVERY

The transportation program needs volunteers to drive cancer patients to and from medical treatments. The required commitment is a few hours each week or month. Drivers must have a valid driver’s license and insurance and be at least 25 years old. Volunteers may use either their own vehicles or American Cancer Society vans. Call: (949) 261-9446 or [email protected].

AMERICAN HEART ASSN.

The American Heart Assn. is looking for volunteers to perform general duties in the main office and implement educational and fundraising events throughout Orange County. No experience necessary. Call: (949) 856-3555.

AMERICAN HOME HEALTH HOSPICE

The American Home Health Hospice Program needs volunteers to provide emotional support to terminally ill patients and their families in the greater Orange County area. Training is provided. Call: (714) 550-0800 or (800) 540-2545.

AMERICAN RED CROSS, ORANGE COUNTY CHAPTER

The chapter needs volunteers to address community groups about Red Cross services and to act as liaisons with the media in disaster and emergency situations. Call: Lynn Howes, (714) 481-5376.

ANGEL’S CHARITY

This nonprofit group, which helps children with multiple birth defects, needs assistance with their annual fundraiser, Angel’s Run. Call: (949) 650-2757 or visit: www.angelscharity.org.

ANIMAL FRIENDS

Mature and reliable volunteers are needed to help socialize and exercise homeless pets. Call: (714) 960-6659.

ANIMAL NETWORK OF ORANGE COUNTY

Become a bottle feeder or take in pregnant cats at your home. Many shelters kill pregnant cats upon arrival. Dogs and cats are also available for adoption. Call: (949) 759-3646 or visit: www.animalnetwork.org.

ASERA CARE AND HOSPICE

Volunteers are needed to help make a difference in the lives of terminally ill persons and their families. Volunteers assist with nonmedical needs such as providing respite for the primary caregiver, running errands, reading to the patients and making weekly social visits. Clerical and bereavement volunteers also needed. Training is provided. Call: (714) 980-0900.

ASSISTANCE LEAGUE OF NEWPORT-MESA

Volunteers seeking to define a sense of purpose, realize personal development and make connections with like-minded women are welcome. A variety of volunteer skills are needed on a daily basis at the league’s dental clinic, thrift shop and consignment store. The Assistance League is at 2220 Fairview Road, Costa Mesa. Call: (949) 645-6929 or visit: www.alnm.org.