INVOLVEMENT OPPORTUNITIES

Best Buddies, an organization dedicated to enhancing the lives of the mentally handicapped, needs volunteers for its Citizen Buddy program for twice-monthly visits. Information: Volunteer Center, South Bay-Harbor-Long Beach, (310) 212-5009.

* American Red Cross, Torrance branch, needs clerical assistance. Also, training is provided to those interested in teaching CPR or helping with the disaster relief program. Information: Volunteer Center, South Bay-Harbor-Long Beach, (310) 212-5009.

* Los Angeles Free Clinic needs volunteer nurses, attorneys, dentists and people with computer experience. Information: (323) 462-8632, Ext. 261.

* Western Medical Center/Santa Ana needs volunteers in 70 areas of the hospital. An information session will be held Saturday from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the hospital. A four-hour-per-week commitment is required; bilingual skills are welcome. Information: (714) 953-3450.

* Valley Trauma Center needs crisis counselors in the Santa Clarita and San Fernando valleys. Training begins in February. Information: (661) 253-1772.

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