Volunteers : Helping hands : Volunteers needed:
What: Peer counselors
Where: Huntington Beach
Mission: To develop communication and counseling skills to help older adults with issues such as the death of a spouse, difficulties communicating with adult children, and dealing with loneliness or isolation.
Information: (714) 960-2478.
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What: Library helpers
Where: Costa Mesa
Mission: To maintain public library services despite budget cuts brought on by Orange County’s bankruptcy.
Information: Mesa Verde branch, (714) 546-5274. Downtown branch, (714) 646-8845.
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What: English tutors
Where: Irvine, Lake Forest, Laguna Hills, Laguna Niguel, Dana Point, Mission Viejo, San Clemente, San Juan Capistrano
Mission: To teach basic reading and writing skills to adults. Training sessions are provided through the South Coast Literacy Council.
Information: (714) 493-3800.
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What: Arts patrons
Where: Mission Viejo
Mission: To organize fund-raisers, host receptions for visiting artists, write a monthly newsletter, provide backstage help and serve as ushers at special events for Saddleback College’s performing arts program.
Information: (714) 582-4763.
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