ABOUT THE ORGANIZER The organizer has been in the community for over 12+ years and has volunteered in various events, such as, Boston Pride and the Human Rights Campaign. She has a BA from Wellesley College and a MA from Emerson College. She currently works in the biotech industry in the Business Development and Global Marketing Departments. She is also a freelance writer/reporter. ABOUT FW4FW "Femme Women4Femme Women (FW4FW)" is a group that is: Sophisticated Respectful Open-minded Positive DR …

SWIMMING AGAINST THE STREAM: THE BOSTON VOLUNTEERS They said it was impossible. They said it couldn't be done. Create a way to organize and empowers thousands of caring people to help fellow Bostonians in need? And do it in a no-hassle, no commitment way where folks can easily choose where and how they want to help? When we started the Boston Volunteers, we bucked all the trends. No mandatory training sessions for new people. No large corporate structures or high costs. Simply a bunch of good- …

Boston Rotaract meets for service, social & cultural activities and professional development. Rotaract is a Rotary-sponsored service club for young men and women ages 18 to 30. www.rotaract.org Volunteer, Think, Change the World. We are a fellowship organization dedicated to the principles of Rotary. Visit us also on: www.bostonrotaract.org Boston Rotaract Google Group Boston Rotaract Facebook Group **Please note: The low number of RSVPs is due to the fact that the majority of the club is NOT o …

WHAT'S THIS GROUP ABOUT ANYWAY? This group is for smart, accomplished, women of substance who are interested in expanding their networks for business, activism, and/or personal connections. If you're excited about meeting other trailblazers -- the movers and shakers of our very rich community -- for business networking, peer-to-peer support, mentoring opportunities, and/or sharing expertise, this is the perfect group for YOU. WHO CAN JOIN? Despite the tongue-in-cheek group name, this group is o …

Boston Dogs Organization is the play-date, playgroup, reference section, dog and owner communication portal, extension of its nonprofit  www.boston-dogs.org Our parent nonprofit specializes in unique, holistic, individual training; performing surrender interventions; facilitating rescue transportation and placements; and constant canine political advocacy (we spearheaded the first criminal devocalization Bill in the USA "Logan's Law" and passed it 155 - 1 by the MA legislature and signed by Gove …

Do you love tennis and want to meet new people in your neighborhood? I figure I am going to play anyway with a couple of friends so why not post it and meet new tennis players. I love tennis. I love meeting new people who love tennis. You don't need to be a great play. I am pretty bad. If you love it and want to meet new people who love it then I encourage you to join. We will meet at Tennis courts throughout the Brookline area. Thank you for clicking and reading. You already took the first s …

Looking for a place to learn how to use technology for socially responsible goals? The NetSquared Boston meetup, a chapter of the NetSquared online community, is a group connecting people and organizations interested in  nonprofit technology. This meetup is a clearinghouse for training, networking, volunteering, skill sharing, and professional development opportunities. Group members receive bimonthly updates on local events and webinars. We draw on the vast resources of the Boston nonprofit, fo …

Founded in 2004, A3D (African Development through Drum and Dance) started with a group of friends who traveled to Senegal, West Africa on a two week journey that forever changed their lives. After experiencing the sights and sounds of Africa, it became clear that many of the things we take for granted, most of the people there either never had or need more of, but will likely not be able to achieve without help from outside. Some of those things include medicines, school computers, and much mo …

This group was initiated to encourage more folks to explore responsible travel opportunities, connect with like-minded members, and ultimately get out on the road to their next adventure! Absolutely anyone is welcome to join, especially if they have a desire to make a difference in our world by traveling with a purpose.  Volunteer-travel can happen in Guatemala, Kenya, Fiji, Mexico or countless other countries and involve eco-efficient stove-building, orphanage work, wildlife conservation or SC …

Rockin out globally is not for the faint at heart. Gear up and go with us on a global mission of helping those in need. Our hands on efforts are to assist human beings in need. We unite to participate in projects both domestic and international. This group is for Jews who care to make a difference. We also love Shabbat dinners and other fun stuff.

LASS: LESBIAN AID AND SERVICE SOCIETY LASS is a community of lesbian and bi women helping each other through health challenges. A chance to both give and receive! Could you offer a ride to a medical appointment?  Are you having surgery?  Could you cook an occasional meal?  Do you have a friend with a chronic illness? If you need help or are interested in volunteering, we would love for you to be involved in our wonderful community.  Get the help you need from volunteers who enjoy giving. Co …

This group holds sports tournaments to benefit the charity of the organizer's choice. Sports include basketball, wiffleball, flag football, volleyball, poker, soccer...anything you can think up. Feel free to join whether you want to organize an event, participate in an event, or just be part of the group. People of all ages are welcome.  This is a new group and needs support, so please sign up!  :)

The Boston Minstrel group envisions a world where interactive singing inspires healing, harmony and hope. For 21 years we have been bringing the transformative power of music to people living in shelters and prisons in the greater Boston area. We are a group of 100+ volunteer singers and musicians who get together for about 40 "songfests" a year. Singles and married singers and musicians are welcome.

Having fun and sometimes getting smarter, too. The River South Center exists to be a catalyst of hope and joy in our community. Our philosophy is simple: See the one who is right in front of us Use our talents and resources to make a difference in the world The desire to love the people of our community while enjoying each other's company is the catalyst for most everything we do, and the dreams and enthusiasms of our volunteers drive what we offer. We hope that the future offerings of the ce …

Fields Corner Main Street (FCMS) is one of 19 Main Streets programs in the City of Boston working to make the city’s historic commercial districts stronger and livelier. Focusing on the Dorchester Avenue business district from Melville Avenue to Freeport Street, FCMS' mission is: To ensure that Fields Corner continues to be a thriving, welcoming, secure district comprised of diverse businesses serving residents and attractive to visitors. To promote Fields Corner, encouraging more people to live …

Many BU alumni have expressed interest in getting together on a regular basis, meeting other alumni, networking, performing volunteer work and many other ideas still to be determined. Group is open to anybody who graduated with a degree from BU.

This group is for young professionals, from all background and experiences, to actively promote Save a Child’s mission (below). We love to create fun around Boston while developing our leadership skills. If you are passionate about improving healthcare for children through the SACH mission and like to have fun, this group is for you! The mission of SACH is to improve the quality of pediatric cardiac care for children from developing countries who suffer from heart disease and to create centers …

The New England Trail Volunteers group was created to provide local outdoor-oriented people an opportunity to give back to our trails through our trail care projects... We are a volunteer based program, and generally work on projects involving trail maintenance/ construction helping out groups such as the AMC , USFS , Trail Adopters and more..  We will offer to help with  trail volunteer projects throughout New England....

Single Volunteers Boston non-profit organization that connects singles who share a common interest in volunteerism. We were founded in 2002 and have been a non-profit for 4 years.  Our objective is to fulfill the volunteer needs of non-profit organizations in the Greater Boston Area while having fun and meeting people. We connect volunteers to Greater Boston area non-profits. It is fun and it is FREE to join and volunteer.

Great way to meet new friends and more, sharing interests, monthly parties, field trips, holiday gatherings, hanging out and taking advantage of the many great things about living in New England. We are now organizing Meetup Social Gatherings exclusive to  membership, volunteer opportunities to meet, mingle and have fun while volunteering for community causes, weekend trips and much much more.

How can we do the most good in the world? What are the best charities? Which causes are most important? How can we best use our money and time to make a difference? And how do we do that without going nuts? Let's get together and talk about that.

This is a group for people who cares about the future of unfortunate children. For those who knows what it is like to be starving and not being able to have clothes, shoes, or an education. people who have not experiences these situations are also welcome. This group will focus on helping children by volunteering and raising money. The end goal is to form an organization that will help children worldwide with poverty. I want people to be certain of where their money is going. i plan to interview …

We pick up trash in Boston. We put up fliers to discourage littering and encourage responsibility in neighborhoods. We believe there is an energy that litter gives off in neighborhoods that can affect human behavior. I live by a philosophy that when people see good acts they are more likely to act good. I hope that this group be it myself and hopefully others will pick up litter on every street in Boston at least once. It is important to cultivate happiness and doing something bigger than yourse …

Community Boating, Inc. (CBI) is the nation's oldest public sailing center - incorporated in 1946. Located on the Charles River behind the Hatch Shell, members can sail, windsurf, and kayak right in the heart of Boston between the Longfellow and Harvard Bridges. The mission of CBI is the advancement of sailing for all by minimizing economic and physical obstacles to sailing. In addition, CBI enhances the greater Boston community by using sailing as a vehicle to empower its members to develop ind …

WGIRLS Boston is committed to helping underprivileged women and children in the Boston community, and in times of crisis, around the world. We are an energetic, fun and motivated group of professional women in their 20's & 30's. We like to have fun and give back to our community, so we combine the two by hosting fun social events to raise money to donate to local charities and hands on volunteer work throughout the community. We meet every other Wednesday after work to socialize, have drinks & p …

The Civil Air Patrol is a civilian, volunteer organization and the official auxiliary of the United States Air Force (www.gocivilairpatrol.com). We volunteer our time to train for and execute missions when called upon by the Air Force as well as State and Federal Government agencies. This group is sponsored by the Hanscom Composite Squadron (www.hanscomcap.org) that runs its operations from a dedicated facility at Hanscom Air Force Base in Bedford, MA. The primary missions involve search and re …

We are a local charity who has held Christmas Parties for kids in need three years in a row. Our first year a small group of volunteers got together and bought presents we rented a hall and had children from needy families for food, music and Santa and all the kids got gifts and photo opportunities with Santa. Or second year we were multiplied everything by ten as we were awarded over five hundred toys to give away by one donor and many more contributed. We had our party for children and many mo …

http://www.sociedadlatina.org/ More than 50 business leaders representing diverse and growing industries will gather on April 13 to meet the next generation of Boston professionals and help prepare them for success in the 21st century workplace. We are looking for young professionals to volunteer to help students with resumes, conducting mock interviews, as well as sit on panels to share their professional experiences. Volunteers will be recognized at the reception following the conference aroun …