* 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.

SURFRIDER FOUNDATION

The Surfrider Foundation Newport Beach Chapter is a grass-roots,

nonprofit environmental organization that works to protect the

oceans, waves and beaches through its Conservation Activism Research

and Education program. (949) 631-6273.

TELL-A-FRIEND

Orange County cancer groups seek volunteers to encourage women to

have mammograms. Participants will take part in a program of

education specifically related to early breast cancer detection. The

Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation, (714) 957-9157.

UNDERGROUND

The Underground program, a function of Child’s Pace, provides

social activities and interaction for adolescents. Volunteers are

needed in many areas. (949) 548-8849.

VISIONS FOR PRISONS

Visions for Prisons, a nonprofit program that teaches attitudinal

healing and meditation in prison, needs typists to transcribe letters

from inmates to troubled kids. Weekday hours, Mesa del Mar. (714)

556-8000.

VOLUNTEER CENTER OF GREATER ORANGE COUNTY

With more than 1,500 volunteer opportunities, the Volunteer Center

will match people and groups wishing to volunteer with nonprofit

agencies in their area. (714) 953-5757, ext. 106.

WELLNESS COMMUNITY OF ORANGE COUNTY

The Wellness Community needs volunteers to help at the reception

desk during the day. (714) 258-1210.

WEST SIDE BOYS & GIRLS CLUB

Volunteers are needed from 2:30 to 5:30 p.m. Mondays and Thursdays

to tutor students in first through sixth grades in reading. (949)

631-7724.

WOMEN HELPING WOMEN

The Costa Mesa-based organization provides support for needy women

to become self-sufficient. Volunteers are needed in the Professional

Clothes Closet. The organization is at 711 W. 17th St., Suite A-10,

Costa Mesa. (949) 631-2333 or https://www.whw.org.

WYLAND FOUNDATION

The Wyland Foundation, which encourages greater awareness of ocean

conservation, is seeking volunteers for clerical and computer help.

(949) 497-6723.

YMCA

The YMCA’s Building Life Options Mentor Program is looking for

volunteers to mentor and tutor teens in Costa Mesa. (714) 838-0181,

ext. 110.