INVOLVEMENT OPPORTUNITIES

Big Sisters of Los Angeles needs women 21 and older in the South Bay to mentor girls 6 to 18. Orientation and monthly training sessions are offered. Information: Volunteer Center, South Bay-Harbor-Long Beach, (310) 212-5009.

* Los Angeles Superior Court needs volunteers throughout Los Angeles County to assist jurors by answering frequently asked questions about jury service. Information: (213) 893-2240.

* Southern California Labrador Retriever Rescue needs temporary homes for abandoned, neglected, abused or unwanted Labradors waiting for permanent homes. Information: Volunteer Center, South Bay-Harbor-Long Beach, (310) 212-5009.

* Volunteers of America’s Companion Pet Program needs people to deliver pet food and pet care information to low-income seniors in San Pedro, Torrance, Harbor City, Lomita, Gardena, Lawndale, Manhattan Beach, Hermosa Beach, Redondo Beach and Hawthorne. Car and insurance are required. Information: Coral Allenby, (562) 599-6652.

* Strides Therapeutic Riding Centers in Tarzana needs volunteers at least 13 years old to help with therapeutic riding for disabled and disadvantaged people. No horse experience is necessary. Training is provided. Information: Jessie Broussard, (818) 823-5000, Ext. 8894.

* Dominguez Family Shelter in Carson, which provides shelter and assistance to battered wives and their children, needs volunteers to shop for groceries, pick up food at food banks, help with distribution and help supervise children with arts and crafts projects on weekdays and Saturdays. Information: Volunteer Center, South Bay-Harbor-Long Beach, (310) 212-5009.

* South Bay Literacy Program in Torrance needs tutors to teach English as a second language. Training is provided. Tutors do not need to speak a language other than English. A one-hour-a-week commitment is required. Information: Volunteer Center, South Bay-Harbor-Long Beach, (310) 212-5009.

* Five Acres, the Boys’ and Girls’ Aid Society of Los Angeles County, needs foster parents, singles or couples. Financial support is provided. Information: (626) 844-1430, Ext. 210.

* South Bay Senior Services in Torrance needs volunteers to staff its Telecare phone line, calling homebound seniors during a two- to three-hour shift each week. Bilingual skills are welcomed. Information: Volunteer Center, South Bay-Harbor-Long Beach, (310) 212-5009.

Information for this column should be submitted typed and double-spaced to Involvement Opportunities, SoCal Living, Los Angeles Times, 202 W. 1st St., Los Angeles, CA 90012.