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* GETTING INVOLVED runs periodically in the Daily Pilot on a rotating
basis. For information on adding your organization to this list, call
(949) 574-4298.
PEDIATRIC CANCER
RESEARCH FOUNDATION
PCRF, which raises money to support pediatric cancer research,
needs needs volunteers for a variety of duties. (949) 859-6312.
THE PHARMACOLOGY
RESEARCH INSTITUTE
The institute is looking for volunteers to take part in a study on
quitting smoking. To learn more about the program, call (888)
774-4673.
PRIME DYNAMICS
Prime Dynamics, a Newport Beach nonprofit organization for the 99
and younger set, needs volunteers for its programs. (949) 262-7300.
PROJECT ACCESS
Project Access is a nonprofit organization that links resident of
low-income housing developments with beneficial social services
usually through resource centers. Volunteers are needed to tutor
children, teach crafts and computer skills at the various centers.
Paul Shapiro, (949) 253-3120 ext. 229.
PROJECT CUDDLE
Project Cuddle, a nonprofit organization, serves the needs of
abused, abandoned and drug-exposed children. In addition to office
help and once-a-month, 12-hour hotline shifts, volunteers are needed
for an auxiliary group, fund-raising committees and to help
distribute stickers to stop babies from being abandoned in trash
bins. The organization also needs donated gift items for mothers and
babies. (714) 432-9681.
PROJECT TOGETHER
Project Together seeks adult volunteers to establish a trusting,
one-to-one relationship with children stressed from family problems
and abuse. This component of the Orange County Health Care Agency’s
Children’s Mental Health Services offers training and supervision for
the program. Many of the children are economically deprived, victims
of neglect or both. (714) 850-8444.
READING BY 9
The mentor reading program seeks volunteers to read to students in
kindergarten through the third grade. In Costa Mesa: 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, 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.
SALVATION ARMY
OF ORANGE COUNTY
Group or family volunteers are needed to adopt a family, sponsor
an angel tree, hold a canned food or toy drive, or make a special
gift or donation directly to the Salvation Army. (714) 832-7100.
SAVE OUR YOUTH
The Westside Costa Mesa youth organization is looking for
volunteers to help create a positive alternative for people 12 to 23.
(949) 548-3255.
SERVICE CORPS OF
RETIRED EXECUTIVES
Join other business professionals to help small businesses succeed
by leading seminars and coaching entrepreneurs online. The corps is a
nonprofit charitable organization composed of 11,500 volunteer business mentors, both working and retired, who counsel businesses
from nearly 400 offices throughout the country. Call (714) 550-7369,
and ask for membership.
SERVING PEOPLE IN NEED
Serve as a guide for homeless families by helping them set goals
and maintain a basic budget. Bilingual skills needed. Orientation and
training provided. Theresa Rowe, (949) 757-1456.
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