* 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 unwanted goods

such as clothing, furniture, jewelry, accessories, antiques and

collectibles to fund the society’s research, education and

patient-services programs. The goods may be dropped off at 2600 Coast

Highway East, Corona del Mar. Volunteers ages 16 and older are also

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.