INVOLVEMENT OPPORTUNITIES

Child Advocates Office of Los Angeles Superior Court needs volunteers to become court-appointed special advocates who investigate the circumstances of children who have been removed from their homes because of abuse or neglect and to make recommendations to the court. Volunteers must be at least 25 and have good communication skills. A two-year commitment and completion of 36 hours of training are required. Information: (323) 526-6666.

* Los Angeles County Museum of Art’s Service Council needs volunteers for the welcome and information centers to assist staff in hosting museum functions, to work in the Boone Children’s Gallery and to serve as speakers. Information: Volunteer Center, South Bay-Harbor-Long Beach, (310) 212-5009.

* Arboretum of Los Angeles County in Arcadia offers a six-week orientation for prospective volunteers beginning today and running Tuesdays from 9 a.m. to noon. Information: (626) 821-3222.

* Geffen Playhouse in Westwood Village needs volunteer ushers for the 1999-2000 season. No experience is necessary. Ushers will get to see productions for free. Information: (310) 208-6500, Ext. 115.

* Business Volunteers for the Arts/Los Angeles needs people with professional experience in arts administration to provide consulting to arts organizations in areas of board development, fund-raising and marketing. Training begins next month. Information: (213) 627-9276.

* World Festival of Sacred Music--The Americas, an intercultural and interfaith celebration, initiated by the Dalai Lama, needs volunteers for office, computer and event support for the Oct. 9-17 festival. Information: Tamiko, (310) 478-8915, or (310) 208-2864.

Information for this column should be submitted typed and double-spaced to Involvement Opportunities, SoCal Living, Los Angeles Times, Times Mirror Square, Los Angeles, CA 90053.