This is a group for young (ages 21-40ish) Jewish professionals (but is open to anybody regardless of religious or ethnic background) with an interest in participating in various Jewish community related volunteering projects in the spirit of Tikkun Olam - "repairing the world". The group was started as a way to meet like-minded people in a social setting and to do good within the community we live in.

International Rescue Group is an Alameda based volunteer nonprofit doing humanitarian marine based aid locally and internationally. We seek adventuresome individuals interested in acquiring boating / sailing skills, interested in international / local boating/ sailing and volunteer / humanitarian service / aid. All are welcome and we especially seek those with second language skills, Spanish a plus and those with medical / nursing / students / professionals with a desire to build a nonprofit and …

Time on your hands during the working week? Join us for short (2 - 4 hour) volunteer shifts during business hours with non-profit organizations around San Francisco and Oakland. We aim to get out and help others through volunteering.

Welcome to Stonecliffe Animal Rescue!! We have been a no-kill shelter since 2003 and we are located in Lemoore, California on 10 acres. Here, the dogs are able to freely run and play together after they have received all their vaccinations. We adopt a lot of small breed puppies and dogs, whelping mothers and emergency cases. Our rescue facility is a no-kill shelter that is operated by few volunteers. Our rescued dogs are exposed to cats, horses and many large and small dogs. All the dogs learn t …

This is a group of people who enjoy the diverse culture of Oakland, recognize a need, and want to be involved. Oakland is a terrific area with a diverse need and tremendous opportunity. We hope that you will head the call and join - there are opportunities to suggest/sponsor volunteer opportunities and participate in organized volunteer opportunities.

Hello and welcome to St Francis All Creature Rescue!!! We are a 'True' no-kill animal rescue organization, founded in 1992. We are a 100% volunteer based organization located in the King's Canyon/Sequoia National Park Foothills east of Fresno. We provide animals a second chance for a new life through rescue and adoptions into new furrever homes. we also strive to help eliminate animal over-population and euthanasia through education and by encouraging the spay/neuter of all pets. We are a federa …

We hope to fill Oakland's need to improve the city's many hidden pathways/stairways. At first we will remove the plant growth that is harming the pathways. Later we can do other things to improve them by such things as planting flowering plants. It is time to get local people together to improve Oakland. We have already greatly improved 3 pathway/stairways in Oakland's Lakeshore Neighborhood plus one in the Rockridge Neighborhood. We did our first improvement to a pathway in Oakland on Sunday, M …

Relay ForLife is a fun, family oriented, community-based event to Celebrate,Remember and Fight Back. We celebrate the lives of people who have battledcancer. The strength of survivors inspires others to continue their fight.We Remember loves ones lost to the disease. At Relay, people who have walkedalongside others battling cancer can grieve and find healing. We FightBack. We Relay because we have been touched by cancer and desperately wantto put an end to the disease. Thank you for making a com …

For over 40 years, the San Francisco Bicycle Coalition (http://www.sfbike.org/) has been transforming San Francisco's streets and neighborhoods into more livable and safe places by promoting the bicycle for everyday transportation. Through our day-to-day advocacy, education, and working partnerships with government and community agencies, we are helping create safer streets and more livable communities for all San Franciscans. We have a variety of way to get involved, from volunteering events th …

Updated: April 16, 2013 About us Welcome trail runners! News Schedule in 2013 Our regular weekly morning group trail runs take place on: Tuesdays 6 AM, Thursdays 6 AM, and easy Sundays 10 AM in Berkeley. Other runs take place in Oakland and other areas of the East Bay. New members of all paces are invited to drop-in and attend meets for a free trial month. Our group is small and limited in size to keep our meets from becoming impersonal, and to maintain an active roster of members. This is …

This is a group of First Responders and Medical Students and CERT trained individuals who don't mind giving back to their community made up of adults who want to volunteer to the people who nationally certify you to do your career. AHA and EMS Safety Services and ASHI that may be you Health Care Provider card organizer. I.E., American Heart Association. Sometimes we get caught up in our day to day or p/t career that we can forget to help and THANK our organizations that PROVIDE your current card …

Plan to host 2 volunteer tree planting event per year. We will have full support from the City of Cupertino Tree department. For each event. They will provide Designated planting spots. Trees. Hand tools (spades, axes). Staff to deliver the trees Staff to give planting instructions and onsite support. You will love the time outdoors, burn fat, and have the great feeling of planting a tree.

Are you looking to help out locally with good causes? Has your spiritual counselor advised you to rack up more Karma points? Or have you simply spent too much time on Twitter and need to get out more? Whatever your reasons may be, it's time to get out and do some good! We will have volunteer activities all over the Bay Area, with a varying list of topics from helping the homeless to helping the animals. Carpools usually available from Berkeley. Check each meetup's page for details.

We're lively, sweaty folks from throughout the East Bay and beyond who get together pretty much every week to remove invasive weeds and replant native species in Redwood Regional Park, the Sausal Creek Watershed, Sibley and Huckleberry Regional Parks, and adjoining open space and wild lands throughout the Greater East Bay Hills Ecosystem. We help beautiful native plants and wildlife return to places from which they had been absent, get lots of fresh air and exercise in the process, and have grea …

Asha Silicon Valley is a chapter of Asha for Education, a not-for-profit, volunteer driven organization dedicated to bring socio-economic change in India. Mission: To catalyze socio-economic change in India through education of underprivileged children While most of our efforts are focused around the education of underprivileged children, we also work on holistic solutions for communities we work with. We currently work with 35 projects in 12 states of India in a wide range of areas of education …

Seeking young professionals interested in philanthropy through social engagements, volunteer opportunities, and fundraising events. We are a fun group who work toward fundraising for different causes by hosting events including nightlife productions, happy hours, and volunteer days benefiting other charity organizations. Join us! Follow us on facebook.com/philanthrosf and on Twitter @philanthrosf. Check out our website at http://www.sf.philanthroproductions.org.

The Bicycel Trails cpouncil of the East Bay was formed in 1987, and helped to create the International Mountain Bicycling Association (IMBA) in 1988. The work of BTCEB is essential in developing the mountain biking culture and keeping trails open for local mountain biking. The BTCEB Meetup.com group was established by the Bicycle Trails Council of the East Bay (www.btceb.org). and is a tool for bringing us all, veteran and new riders, together for a great time. By joining BTCEB you'll be support …

Thank you for your interest in Muttville! If you have found yourself at this page than you are either: • Someone that happened upon us on Meetup and is interested in working with us to help senior dogs find forever homes. Super! We are always looking for caring, enthusiastic, dedicated senior dogs lovers to join our team, and there are many different ways in which you can volunteer with Muttville - all of them are fun, rewarding and are a great help to the mutts. If this is you, then we ask th …

One Brick, a national non-profit volunteer organization with two Bay Area chapters, is hosting its second annual Dog Day! The day is a great opportunity for dog and other animal lovers to come meet other dogs, their humans, and check out some local pet companies while helping One Brick raise some money to support its volunteer work. Last year was a lot of fun, and we hope you will help us make the event even better this year!

South East Asian Cultural Heritage & Musical Performing Arts (SEACHAMPA), a non-profit organization, are a collaboration of volunteers and supporters of a South East Asian American lifestyle, uniting artists, musicians and performers. This grassroots effort is supported by volunteers and will organically change with the population it serves. Currently SEACHAMPA offers the following: • Courses: Infant & Adult CPR & 1st Aid 2 yr Certification (Available in Cantonese, English, Mandarin, Lao, or Tha …

Come and participate with the Glide Legacy Network, in the regular volunteering events which range from guest bartending, our annual holiday grocerybag giveaway or our Annual Gala Event. Volunteering includes your time, services and efforts in exciting and fun ways which promote community within the Legacy Network as well as the Bay Area at Large. You will not only be making huge contributions to those most in need within our community but you will be guaranteed to meet great people and have a w …

Make your next trip MEANINGFUL! Attend Meetups and happy hours, learn how to travel responsibly and make a difference. Meet fun, involved, interesting people. Share with us YOUR story about the meaningful things YOU already do! With 20 years of experience spanning 75 countries, we offer enriching responsible, meaningful trips and adventure & volunteer travel to the world's most exciting international destinations. In addition to offering the best in sights, culture, nature and activity - each tr …

Have some free time on your hands? Want to help out in the spirit of giving or just to get some added karma points? Want to meet new people and/or make new friends? Want to be part of something bigger than your local curling club? If you said yes to any of those questions, you should come check us out. San Francisco Rotaract is a Rotary-sponsored service club for young men and women ages 18 to 30. Our goal is to address our communities’ physical and social needs while promoting international und …

"One never stands so tall as when kneeling to help a child" Our Mission :: Active 20-30 US & Canada provides young adults with an opportunity for personal growth, friendships and leadership development while improving the quality of life for the special needs of children in their community. The San Francisco Chapter is a group for men and women between the ages of 21 to 39 and is filled with community minded members who are interested in philanthropy, friendship and fun! We have monthly meeting …

Lets try world changing thoughts at our next happy hour!  Do you really want to be happier, boost your self-esteem, improve your health and perhaps as experts say ... even live longer? Here's a start, why not take full advantage of restaurant "HAPPY HOUR " time to explore how we can  work together as volunteers or professionals to further the causes we value. Did you know that our innate value system is an outstanding source of inspiration and motivation?  Our value system feeds us with positive …

Want to make a BIG difference on global warming? Volunteers have the power to do incredible things. Choose your scope -- reach millions of people through websites, tens of thousands through educational events and programs, or smaller groups of influential people. Work with institutions like The Exploratorium, California Academy of Sciences and The Tech Museum of Innovation. Local schools. Cities and California agencies. International programs. Kids, students, families, adults -- ways to …

Soroptimist is an international volunteer service organization for business and professional women that works to improve the lives of women and girls, in local communities and throughout the world. Soroptimist International of San Francisco is part of Soroptimist International, comprising almost 100,000 members in about 120 countries around the world. If you would like to know more about the Soroptimist, please also see our website at http://www.soroptimist.org The heart of Soroptimist's mission …

Emergencies, especially big ones like earthquakes, can quickly overwhelm fire fighters and other first responders. Citizen volunteers can use their smart phones, ham radios, and other high speed wireless technologies to help our first responders. This group is a place for people to share their low and no-cost solutions, and also to help volunteers practice using those technologies in the field.