INVOLVEMENT OPPORTUNITIES

Sexual Assault Crisis Agency in Long Beach is providing training for volunteers interested in becoming crisis counselors/advocates for its 24-hour hotline. The next 48-hour training program, held over three weekends, begins Sept. 8. Information: (562) 494-5046.

* Special Equestrian Riding Therapy, a therapeutic horseback-riding program in Chatsworth for disabled children and adults, needs volunteers on Saturdays. Training is provided. Information: (818) 223-9431.

* Beach Cities Health District needs volunteers to staff health screening booths, food and information booths at its annual Health Fair by the Sea on Aug. 5. Information: (310) 212-5009.

* USC/Norris Comprehensive Cancer Center is seeking volunteers to help provide cancer patients and their families with support and encouragement during treatment. Assignments are diverse and scheduling is flexible. Information: Eleanor Ellrott, (323) 865-3169.

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Information for this column should be submitted typed and double-spaced to Involvement Opportunities, Health, Los Angeles Times, 202 W. 1st St., Los Angeles, CA 90012.