GETTING INVOLVED

MOBILE MEALS

Volunteer drivers are needed to help deliver nutritious meals to homebound clients incapable of shopping and cooking for themselves. Call: (949) 645-8050.

MOZART CLASSICAL ORCHESTRA

Orange County’s only nonprofit resident chamber orchestra needs volunteers for ticketing, ushering, phones, mailings, and to help with receptions. Call: (949) 387-9197.

NEW DIRECTIONS FOR WOMEN INC.

This recovery center for women with alcohol or other chemical dependencies seeks volunteers. Call: (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. Call: (949) 644-3124.

NEWPORT BAY NATURALIST

The Upper Newport Bay Nature Preserve is looking for volunteers to assist with naturalist-led tours and programs, special events and habitat restoration projects. The interpretive center is at 2301 University Drive, Newport Beach. Call: (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 fourth Wednesday of every month from noon to 1:30 p.m. at Temple Bat Yahm, 1011 Camelback St., Newport Beach. Call: (949) 673-2721.

NEWPORT BEACH CONFERENCE AND VISITORS BUREAU

Volunteers with extensive knowledge of Newport Beach are needed to help promote the city as a travel destination. Call: (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. Call: (949) 717-3874 or visit: literacy@ city.newport-beach.ca.us.

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. Call: (949) 253-2880.