* GETTING INVOLVED runs periodically in the Independent. If you'd
like information about getting your organization listed, call (714)
965-7170.
Access to Sailing Inc. offers sailing programs for disabled
children and adults. Duncan Milne, (714) 722-5371.
Adult Day Services offers therapeutic programs for memory-impaired
adults. Volunteers are needed to assist with group activities,
clerical and reception work, board committees and advocacy. (714)
593-9630.
Amigos de Bolsa Chica offers educational tours focusing on
wetlands preservation. (714) 840-1575.
The Bolsa Chica Conservancy needs volunteers for wetlands cleanup
from 9 a.m. to noon the last Saturday of every month. Volunteers meet
at the pedestrian bridge on Pacific Coast Highway, south of Warner
Avenue. (714) 846-1114.
The Bolsa Chica Conservancy needs volunteers during nesting season
when volunteers cannot pick up trash at the Bolsa Chica Wetlands, but
they can volunteer to help with a sand dune restoration project.
Volunteers are needed on the conservancy's normal service day, the
last Saturday of the month, May 31, from 9 a.m. to noon. Groups may
be scheduled for other days by calling the office. (714) 846-1114.
The Friends of Shipley Nature Center needs volunteers to help
restore the nature center from 9 a.m. to noon on the first Saturday
of the month. Volunteers meet at the nature center in Huntington
Beach Central Park. Please bring garden tools, and closed-toe shoes.
Free restoration tours are also offered on the same day at 11 a.m.
Information: (714) 842-4772.
The Center for Creative Alternatives provides mental health
counseling and education. Colleen Chapman, (714) 841-8770.
The Center for the Teaching of Thinking trains and develops
innovative educational programs. Connie Young, (949) 376-4303.
The Council on Aging needs volunteers to assist in transportation
and the delivery of meals to homebound seniors in Huntington Beach on
weekdays. (714) 960-2478.
Covering Wings gives out blankets to the homeless. Raymond Fico,
(714) 968-3358.
Egbar Foundation offers environmental education programs and
scholarships for children. Jessica Fabrizio, (714) 795-6072.
Episcopal Services Alliance offers emergency assistance, food and
clothing. Carol Sneary, (714) 960-2254.
Golden West College needs volunteers to fill a variety of
positions. Suzanne Droney, (714) 895-8316.
Home Companion Care for Seniors pays for volunteer work. Start a
relationship with a senior in your area. (714) 962-0905.
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