Five Acres Boys’ and Girls’ Aid Society...

Five Acres Boys’ and Girls’ Aid Society of Los Angeles, based in Altadena, needs couples or single people interested in becoming foster parents. An orientation will be held Wednesday at 7 p.m. There is a special need for people who know sign language to foster deaf children. Information: Patricia Old, (888) 824-1430, Ext. 205; TTY (626) 844-1434.

* Los Angeles County Museum of Art needs volunteers for its Docent Council to lead tours of its permanent collection and special exhibits. Bilingual candidates are encouraged. Successful candidates receive a one-year training course in art history and touring techniques. Application deadline is Monday. Information: (323) 857-6119.

* Volunteer Vital English in Pomona needs volunteers to help non-English-speaking adults learn conversational English. Classes are held individually or in small groups throughout the San Gabriel and Pomona valleys. An orientation session will be held March 2 from 9 a.m. to noon in Claremont. Information: (909) 622-2453 .

* Go for Broke Education Foundation in Torrance, which institutes educational programs focused on the heroism and history of the Japanese American soldiers of World War II as well as the Japanese American internment, needs volunteers in various areas including teacher training, oral history, multimedia, communications, development and general office work. Orientation sessions will be held Thursday and March 9 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Internship opportunities are also available in film/ video production, communications/public relations, nonprofit management/development and teacher administration. Information: Dori Ishiara, (310) 222-5704.

* Pasadena Playhouse needs volunteers to usher, prepare mailings and help with special events through June. Information: (626) 797-1202.

* Child Advocates Office of Los Angeles Superior Court needs volunteers to investigate the circumstances of children who have been removed from their homes because of abuse or neglect and present their findings to the Los Angeles County Dependency Court. Volunteers must be at least 21 and willing to commit at least one year to the program. Application deadline for the next training session is March 14. Information: Christine O’Rourke, (323) 526-6666.

* Stitches From the Heart, based in Los Angeles, needs volunteers to knit or crochet hats, booties, sweaters and blankets for babies in need to be distributed to hospitals and charities around the country. Patterns are available. Donated yarn is appreciated. Information: Kathy Silverton, (310) 472-6903.

* doingsomething, a group that connects volunteers with charities, needs volunteers as community outreach coordinators or assistants, charity researchers, administrative assistants or board members. Information: (310) 391-3907 or www.doingsomethingla.org.

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