GETTING INVOLVED

calendarBOYS AND GIRLS CLUBS OF NEWPORT-MESA

The three area clubs need volunteer coaches and arts-and-crafts workshop teachers. Call for locations: (949) 642-2245.

BRAILLE INSTITUTE’S ORANGE COUNTY CENTER

The nonprofit organization is looking for volunteers to assist blind and visually impaired students in a variety of areas. Call: Mary Johnson, (714) 821-5000, ext. 2113.

CAMP LAUREL FOUNDATION

Camp Laurel is seeking volunteer counselors and medical staff for Summer Camp and Teen Adventure Camp. The organization is dedicated to providing educational camping programs free of charge to children living with HIV and AIDS. Call: (323) 653-5005.

CASA TERESA

Casa Teresa, a temporary home for single, pregnant or homeless women 18 and older, needs volunteers for the following positions: office assistant/greeter, computer assistant, program developer assistant and resale-boutique salesperson. Call: (714) 538-4860.

COMPANION HOSPICE

The hospice is now recruiting volunteers to become friends to those approaching the end of life. Each applicant will receive 16 hours of orientation and training. Call: (714) 560-8177 or volunteers@companion hospice.com.

COMMUNITY ANIMAL NETWORK

The network needs volunteers to help control the rising population of wild cats in local neighborhoods. Volunteers would trap and deliver cats to local veterinarians for spaying or neutering, and then release them back to the property where they were found. Call: (949) 759-3646.