INVOLVEMENT OPPORTUNITIES

Mountains Recreation and Conservation Authority begins training Sept. 22 from 9 a.m. to noon for volunteers at the Los Angeles River Center and in Franklin Canyon. Volunteers will lead children on hikes and run programs. Information: Angi Bates, (310) 858-7272, Ext. 132.

Los Angeles Commission on Assaults Against Women, which provides counseling, support groups and a 24-hour hotline for survivors of domestic violence, sexual assault, child sexual abuse and stalking, needs volunteers. Orientation will be held Wednesday. Information: Erica Poellot, (213) 955-9090, Ext. 128.

* Huntington Library, Art Collections and Botanical Gardens in San Marino needs docents for a new estate-tour program to lead groups on one-hour tours. A four-week training course begins Sept. 12. Information: (626) 405-2240.

* WorldFest, a celebration of life, music, animals and the environment, to be held at Woodley Park in Encino on Sept. 30, needs volunteers to assist in planning, publicity, setup, cleanup, stage management, security, parking and transportation. Information: (323) 733-1069.

* AIDS Service Center needs volunteers for a variety of tasks to help with its fund-raiser, “Summer Insanity: A Mad Tea Party,” Sunday at the Arboretum of Los Angeles County in Arcadia. Information: Adrienne Rieble, (626) 441-8495, Ext. 243.

* Pasadena Meals on Wheels needs volunteers to pack or drive meals to needy clients. Information: (626) 449-6815.

* Simon Wiesenthal Center Museum of Tolerance is taking applications for its next training class in November for museum guides and exhibit assistants. Information: (310) 772-2508.

* Five Acres, an Altadena-based child-abuse prevention, treatment and education center, needs volunteers 25 and older to mentor children ages 7 to 18. Men are particularly needed as role models for boys. Information: Robin Jurado, (626) 798-6793, Ext. 210.

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