INVOLVEMENT OPPORTUNITIES

Providence Holy Cross Medical Center in Mission Hills needs volunteers at the information desk, in patient care areas and to provide clerical assistance. Information: (818) 365-8051, Ext. 4613.

* Meet Each Need With Dignity in Pacoima needs volunteer physicians, nurse practitioners, registered nurses, pharmacy technicians, health educators, medical assistants, nutritionists, psychologists, clerks and English/Spanish translators. The organization provides medical care for uninsured, low-income families. Malpractice insurance is provided. Information: Jenny Estupinian, (818) 896-0246, Ext. 33.

* Los Angeles Commission on Assaults Against Women needs volunteer crisis-intervention counselors and community educators. Information: (213) 955-9090.

* TrinityCare Hospice in Van Nuys needs volunteers to lend emotional support to terminally ill patients and their families. Information: Lianne Casselman, (818) 785-1800.

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.