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* GETTING INVOLVED runs periodically in the...

* GETTING INVOLVED runs periodically in the Daily Pilot on a rotating

basis. For information about adding your organization to this list,

call (714) 966-4600.

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. Information:

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. Information: (714) 375-1922.

ALZHEIMER’S ASSN. OF ORANGE COUNTY

Support group leaders, family resource consultants, special event

volunteers, office volunteers are needed. Volunteers may work on

one-time projects or ongoing programs. Training sessions are

available. Information: (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 Information Center. Information: (949)

261-9446.

AMERICAN CANCER SOCIETY DISCOVERY SHOP

The American Cancer Society Discovery Shop needs used clothing,

furniture, jewelry, accessories, antiques and collectibles to fund

the society’s research, education and patient-services programs. Drop

items at 2600 Coast Highway East, Corona del Mar. Volunteers 16 and

older are needed to help sort clothes, cashier, decorate and do

computer work from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Saturday at the

same location. Information: (949) 640-4777.

AMERICAN HEART ASSN.

The American Heart Assn. is looking for volunteers to perform

various general office duties in the main office and implement

educational and fundraising events through Orange County. No

experience necessary. Training will be provided. Information: (949)

856-3555.

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.

AMERICAN RED CROSS, ORANGE COUNTY CHAPTER

The chapter needs volunteers to address community groups about Red

Cross services and to act as liaisons with the media in disaster and

emergency situations. Information: Lynn Howes, (714) 481-5376.

ANGEL’S CHARITY

A nonprofit charity to help children with multiple birth defects,

the group needs help with their annual fundraiser Angel’s Run.

Information: (949) 650-2757 or https://www.angelscharity.org.

ANIMAL NETWORK OF ORANGE COUNTY

Become a bottle-feeder or take in pregnant cats at your home. Many

shelters kill pregnant cats upon arrival. Dogs and cats are also

available for adoption. Information: (949) 759-3646 or

https://www.animalnetwork.org.

ASSISTANCE LEAGUE OF NEWPORT-MESA

A variety of volunteer skills are needed on a daily basis at the

league Dental Clinic, Thrift Shop and Treasures on Consignment Store.

For information and directions call (949) 645-6929 or go to the

website at https://www.alnm.org.

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