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 …

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....

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 …

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 …

PSK (Public Speaking for Kids) is a group of global volunteers who teach children 8-18 public speaking skills.  Volunteers who learn the PSK curriculum and meet all the other PSK program standards will qualify to teach at PSK schools.  If your expertise is in administration, marketing or sales, there will be roles opening up for volunteers to lead PSK programs in local districts. PSK provides an easy way for volunteers who have a passion to help kids to become top communicators and leaders.  It’ …

The Food Pantry at St. Paul Church in Cambridge, MA operates in collaboration with Fair Food, a grassroots organization from Dorchester that provides fresh produce and bread to sites throughout the Greater Boston area through their "Dollar a Bag" program. The produce and bread provided by Fair Food are supplemented with nonperishable items provided through the generosity of our parishioners. You can support this program as a regular contributor of nonperishable food items, as a financial contr …

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 …

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 …

A nonprofit organization, Jewish Big Brothers Big Sisters is dedicated to enriching the lives of children and of adults with disabilities by establishing and supporting one-to-one relationships with professionally matched, caring volunteers. Our mission is to provide a mentor for every child who wants and needs one. Our vision is for our Little Brothers and Little Sisters to be changed for the better, forever.

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 …

Meet with other nonprofit professionals and volunteers to share ideas, networks, resources and key learnings.

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 …

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 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 …

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 …

I LOVE photography... why... because I am freezing a moment in time. How cool is that. I'm freezing love, life, memories. So precious. You know what else I love... a good inspiring story. A person that overcame the odds. A person that appreciates every moment because it was almost stripped from them... or they are terminally ill and they came out of their invincibility suit and denial that we all live in and now are really living for the first time in their life. I've decided it's time to put …

Volunteers, sponsors, friends and riders from the Aptalis CF Cycle For Life event in ME, put on by the Northern New England chapter of the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation.

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 …

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.

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.

ALL ANIMALS ARE WELCOME! Looking for a community who shares your interest in pet therapy or service animal work? Are you ready to learn more about how to turn your pet into a therapy hero or train a service animal to make a difference in the lives of people? The Therapy & Service Hero Pets of New England group was formed to identify exciting opportunities and conduct group visits to facilities and events, and to promote the healing power of your Fido, Kitty, Horse, or Llama! Whether you a …

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 …

The Friends of the Needham Rail Trail Greenway is a group of interested citizens with broad representation from the community working in partnership with residents, neighborhood associations, town and state government to support the financing, planning, design, construction and maintenance needs of the Greenway. The Friends group will work to resolve engineering, environmental and safety concerns, including street crossings and bridges, parking and other amenities, dimensions and materials used …

Lions Clubs international is the World's largest service club organization, with a network of 1.35 million men and women in more then 207 countries and geographical locations.We serve where we live, as well as globally,and we have fun doing it.................. Through well known for its successful initiatives in vision health,Lions service is as diverse as its members.We meet all sorts of needs, from assisting the elderly to helping victims of natural disasters. Lions give 100 percent of donati …

Networking for Non-Profits is committed to bringing together the Non-Profit community for networking and education. We provide resources, connections and education to help make your non-profit organization a successful, efficient, and effective business by building a community; collaborating; educating and providing valuable resources.

The New Hampshire Chapter of Surfrider Foundation is a grassroots, non-profit, group of local volunteers dedicated to the protection of the oceans, waves, and beaches. The purpose of this website is to keep people aware of our volunteer activities and events in the Seacoast area. Please Bookmark this Meetup Site on a new simple URL: http://www.nhsurfrider.org We are always looking for volunteers to help maintain our beaches from Rye to Seabrook Beach as well as staffing the tent at various event …

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 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 …