* GETTING INVOLVED runs periodically in the...

* GETTING INVOLVED runs periodically in the Daily Pilot. For

information about adding your organization to this list, call (714)

966-4600.

HUMAN OPTIONS

The organization shelters, counsels and educates abused women and

children. It is looking for volunteers. Information: (949) 737-5242,

Ext. 24.

JUNIOR LEAGUE OF ORANGE COUNTY

The organization of women, committed to promoting volunteerism,

developing the potential of women and improving communities through

the work and leadership of trained volunteers, is seeking new

members. Information: (949) 261-0823.

KAISER PERMANENTE HOSPICE SERVICES

Volunteers are needed to spend four hours per week visiting

patients or doing errands for them or their caregivers in communities

near volunteers’ homes. Information: (562) 622-3805.

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 p.m. to 1:30 p.m. or

5:30 p.m. 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, contact

Literacy Services at the 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

homeboundclients incapable of shopping and cooking for themselves.

Information: (949) 645-8050.

MOZART CLASSICAL ORCHESTRA

Orange County’s only nonprofit resident chamber orchestra needs

volunteers for ticketing, ushering, phones, mailing and help with

receptions. Nominees are also being sought for the board of

directors. Information: (949) 830-2950.

NEW DIRECTIONS FOR WOMEN INC.

The recovery center for women with alcohol or other chemical

dependencies seeks volunteers. Information: (949) 548-9927 or (949)

548-8754.

NEWPORT BEACH 1/1 ADOPT A MARINE BATTALION FUND

The 1/1 Adopt A Marine Battalion Fund was created to accept

donations and to provide financial support for ongoing programs and

events planned to show appreciation to the 1st Battalion 1st Marines,

based at Camp Pendleton. Information: (949) 644-3124.

NEWPORT BAY NATURALIST

The Upper Newport Bay Nature Preserve is looking for volunteers.

The interpretive center is at 2301 University Drive, Newport Beach.

Information: (949) 923-2296.

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 Highway, Corona del Mar. Information: (949) 673-7205.

NEWPORT BEACH CONFERENCE AND VISITORS BUREAU

The bureau is dedicated to the promotion of the city to potential

visitors. Volunteers with extensive knowledge of Newport Beach are

needed. Information: (949) 719-6100.

NEWPORT BEACH LIBRARY LITERACY PROGRAM

The program seeks volunteers to tutor adults who want to improve

their reading and writing skills. Volunteers will be certified during

training workshops at the Central Library, 1000 Avocado Ave., Newport

Beach. Information: (949) 717-3874 or o7literacy@city

.newport-beach.ca.usf7.

NEWPORT BEACH PREMIERE CINEMA GUILD

The Newport Beach Premiere Cinema Guild, which supports the

Newport Beach Film Festival, is looking for new members. Interested

candidates should want to help further an artistic and cultural

heritage in the community and should have a love of cinema and a

desire to raise awareness of the film festival. Information: (949)

253-2880.

NEWPORT BEACH PUBLIC LIBRARY FOUNDATION

The library foundation needs extra hands to perform clerical

duties at the Central Library, 1000 Avocado Ave. Information: (949)

717-3890.