* GETTING INVOLVED runs periodically. For information,...

* GETTING INVOLVED runs periodically. For information, call (714)

966-4600.

SOMEONE CARES

SOUP KITCHEN

Someone Cares Soup Kitchen needs food servers and volunteers for

kitchen duties, at 720 W. 19th St., Costa Mesa. Information: (949)

548-8861.

BEST BUDDIES

The nonprofit organization is looking for volunteers 18 and older

to provide companionship for adults with developmental disabilities.

As a Citizen Buddy, a volunteer will visit with a buddy twice a month

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

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

Volunteers for that program must be at least 12 years old.

Information: (714) 546-1826 or o7www.bestbuddies.orgf7.

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. Information:

(714) 550-0800 or (800) 540-2545.

COSTA MESA

CIVIC PLAYHOUSE

The playhouse needs volunteers for ushering, backstage work,

mailings, typing, controlling lights and many other duties.

Information: (949) 650-5269.