Opportunities to Help

What: Mentors for Orange County youth

Mission: YMCA Community Counseling Services is seeking people to be friends and role models for troubled children. Mentors may come from all professions and must be able to commit at least six hours a month for one year.

Information: (714) 442-1000

HUNTINGTON BEACH

What: Two positions on the Historic Resources Board

Mission: To provide information to the City Council on the conservation and preservation of historic resources.

Information: (714) 536-5258

PLACENTIA

What: Heritage Committee members

Mission: To help organize the 32nd annual Heritage Festival at Bradford and Kraemer parks on Oct. 11 and 12.

Information: Placentia Recreation Department at (714) 993-8232