INVOLVEMENT OPPORTUNITIES

Turning Point Transitional Housing in Santa Monica needs volunteers to serve on its Resource Board. Turning Point provides housing, food and skills training for homeless people. Information: Donna Miller, (310) 264-6646, Ext. 235.

* Nissan Open, which raises money for local children’s charities, including L.A. Watts Summer Games, needs volunteers. The event is from Saturday through Feb. 17 in Pacific Palisades. Information: (213) 989-2157.

* Reading by 9 Volunteer Program needs volunteers to read stories to children or tutor one child in reading. Training will be held from 10 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Saturday at the East Los Angeles Library and from 4:30 to 7 p.m. Feb. 20 at the Los Angeles Unified School District board room. Information: Mary Bradley, (213) 625-6080.

* Interface Children Family Services in Camarillo needs volunteers to teach parenting classes. Information: (805) 485-6114.

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.