* GETTING INVOLVED runs periodically in the...

* 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.

ACADEMIC YEAR IN AMERICA

Costa Mesa families can host a German student and earn up to

$1,000 toward a number of travel-abroad programs. Danielle Carpino,

(800) 322-HOST.

ALS ASSN., ORANGE

COUNTY CHAPTER

The Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis Assn., which helps people who

have the disorder that is also known as Lou Gehrig’s disease, needs

volunteers. (714) 375-1922.

ALZHEIMER’S ASSN.

OF ORANGE COUNTY

Support group leaders, family resource consultants, special event

volunteers and office volunteers are needed. Volunteers may work on

one-time projects or ongoing programs. Training sessions are

available. (800) 660-1993.

AMERICAN CANCER SOCIETY

The Orange County Region of the American Cancer Society seeks

office volunteers. The society also seeks volunteers to answer calls

for the unit’s Helpline Info Center. (949) 261-9446.

AMERICAN CANCER

SOCIETY DISCOVERY SHOP

The American Cancer Society Discovery Shop needs 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 E. Coast Highway, Corona del Mar.

Volunteers are also needed from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through

Saturday at the same location. (949) 640-4777.

AMERICAN HOME HEALTH

HOSPICE PROGRAM

The American Home Health Hospice Program needs volunteers to give

emotional support to terminally ill patients and their families in

the greater Orange County area. Training is provided. (714) 550-0800

or (800) 540-2545.

ASSISTANCE LEAGUE

OF NEWPORT-MESA

Volunteers looking for varying levels of involvement are needed to

help the organization with its goal of helping children in the

community. (949) 645-6929.

ASSN. RENAISSANCE CREATORS

The Costa Mesa group sponsors and supports outreach community

service programs, such as the homeless sanctuary. Volunteers are

needed. (714) 540-5803.

BALBOA ISLAND MUSEUM AND HISTORICAL SOCIETY

The Balboa Island Museum and Historical Society, a nonprofit

organization, is seeking memorabilia such as photographs and stories

for the museum’s collection. Volunteers are needed as docents and to

help with displays. The museum, at 502 S. Bayfront, Suite A, is open

from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Wednesdays and Saturdays. (949) 675-3952.

BEST BUDDIES

The nonprofit organization is looking for volunteers to provide

companionship for adults with developmental disabilities. As a

“Citizen Buddy,” volunteers will visit with a buddy twice a month and

call or e-mail them once a week. The organization also has an

e-Buddies program that forms friendships entirely over the Internet.

(714) 546-1826.

BIG BROTHERS, BIG SISTERS

The local chapter is looking for men and women older than 18 who

have lived in Orange County for at least one month and have been

employed for at least one month to serve as big brothers or big

sisters for children ages 6 to 16 from single-parent homes. (714)

544-7773.

BOY SCOUTS OF AMERICA INC.

Volunteer opportunities for the Orange County Council include

fundraising, program development and training to existing troops and

packs. (714) 546-4990.

BOYS & GIRLS CLUBS

The three area clubs need volunteer coaches and arts and crafts

workshop teachers. Call for locations. (949) 642-2245.