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 …

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.

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 …

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.

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 …

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 …

The Solar System Ambassadors (SSA) Program is a public outreach program designed to work with motivated volunteers across the nation. These volunteers communicate the excitement of Jet Propulsion Laboratory's space exploration missions and information about recent discoveries to people in their local communities. As a Solar System Ambassador in the Boston area, I created this meetup to meet other Solar System enthusiasts, astronomers (amateur or professional), and SSAs, and to spread knowledge …

The Rotary Club of Bedford is an inclusive club of women and men who are business leaders in our community. Bedford is an historic town, having been incorporated in 1729. Many who come here are fond of Bedford's historic places like the Old Burying Ground, The Wilson Mill, and the Job Lane House. Bedford also boasts the oldest complete flag in America. The original Bedford flag that was taken into battle at Lexington and Concord in 1775 still resides in town. Bedford saw unique growth beginning …

Socializing for Justice (SoJust) is all about building a cross-cultural, cross-issue progressive community, network and movement in Boston based on the Philosophy of Abundance. We're doing it by putting the SOCIAL back in SOCIAL JUSTICE. We host events twice a month to meet each other and make connections. No Program. No Speaker. Just Us. Newcomers always welcomed! **You must be a member to RSVP or post an event on the message board. Not a member? It's free to join - share as much or as little …

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 …

FRIENDLY IN BOSTON - Be cool.  Be kind. Do you love living in Boston, but not the not-so-friendly Boston vibe? Well, you’ve come to the right place! Friendly in Boston is a newly founded community, whose goal is to funkafy Boston with a more friendly vibe, as well as explore the concept of kindness/friendliness. Who we are and what to expect. Do I need to be a “touch-feely happy person” to join? Simply put, no. While we may “do good”, we are not innately a group of “do-gooders”, but rather a gr …

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 …

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.

Boston PHP is the largest and most active PHP community in the world. We are a lot more than PHP! We have been meeting since 2002. We have over 3,200 members, and usually meet every month on a Wednesday. We have a wide range of topics all related to PHP, Web Development, and Open Source technology. All meetings are free, and we encourage everyone to participate and get involved and help grow the PHP community. After each meeting we typically go to a nearby restaurant/bar/pub for more informal di …

Code for Boston is a Code for America Brigade - a volunteer civic innovation organization created by Boston-area developers, designers, urban planners, and data geeks with an interest in solving civic and social problems through the use of creative technology. We feel that Boston was the driving force in the creation of Government 1.0; we should be leading the way for Gov 2.0. We seek to leverage the revolutionary spirit of New England to help open, improve, and engage our local governments acro …

Welcome! We are a friendly, diverse, active group of North Reading moms looking for a chance to make connections and create lasting friendships within our community. If you're new to the area, a new mom, or just looking to meet other local families this is a great way to do that. There are adult-oriented events including a monthly book club, mom's nights out or mom's nights in (such as Oscars night or wine and cheese events). For the kids, there are playgroups, meet-ups at local playgrounds and …

MA Korean Language Group is open to anybody in the greater Boston area who is interested in the Korean language and culture. While this group is intended for learning Korean, we have speakers of other Asian languages such as Chinese and Japanese too. Our meeting is truly multi-cultural, with conversation happening in Korean, English, Chinese and Japanese. If you speak one of these languages and if you are interested in the Korean language and culture, we are positive that you will have fun in th …

The Windows Server Group is a volunteer run, professional association, which exists in order to encourage an exchange of knowledge about all aspects of Windows Server Technology between IT Professionals. We help IT Managers and Administrators deploy Windows Server Technologies within the enterprise, on the internet and in the Cloud.

The Virtualization Group–Boston is a volunteer run, professional association, which exists in order to encourage an exchange of knowledge about all aspects of virtualization, green technology and cloud computing between IT Professionals. Furthermore, we will foster affiliation with similar virtualization groups located elsewhere to expand the reach of knowledge and training resources.

Get fit, have fun, meet new people! The Massachusetts Bicycle Coalition (MassBike) promotes a bicycle-friendly environment and encourages bicycling for fun, fitness and transportation. MassBike’s Vision for the Future - Bicycling in Massachusetts is a safe, respected, convenient, and enjoyable way to get around. Roads throughout the state are safe and welcoming for cyclists, and all users interact in a courteous and legal manner. Car-free pathways connect our communities, bicycles are fully inte …

We are jetsetters, expats, and young, professional, globally minded women. We believe in getting involved in the world around us, whether through travel, volunteering, or global awareness -- and we believe in the power of an internationally connected community to do it! We're starting at the local level and, after great success in Chicago, Boston is our second hub! Come join us for special happy hours called "Go Girl Live", which are after-work networking events that benefit a local women-focuse …

WELCOME TO ON THE ROAD BUS TRIPS YOU MUST BOOK YOUR LAND OR CRUISE VACATIONS WITH US, IN ORDER TO TRAVEL WITH US:) OUR TRIPS WILL HAVE MINIMUM AND MAXIMUM REQUIREMENTS. WELCOME TO ON THE ROAD BUS TRIPS Someone recently commented on bus trips and said, “what are we 80“.   I had to laugh, bus trips are no longer orientated toward a particular age, sure the senior centers have them, but now-a-days so don’t the 21+ and all ages in between. We are NOT Your grandparents bus trips! Do you love to tak …

You spend your days being serious, responsible, professional, respectable. Maybe you have a stressful job, have bills to pay, have people who depend on you. BEING A GROWN-UP IS HARD WORK!! Every now and then, we need to get out and play - whether it be for just an hour or evening - to reconnect with our inner child and to relax and re-energize. SILLY DATE! BOSTON is a good clean fun Meetup group in Boston/Cambridge for singles and their friends. Members are fun, friendly, independent and are int …

The Mosaic Outdoor Mountain Club of Massachusetts is a unique non-profit organization dedicated to bringing Jewish people together to enjoy and foster a greater appreciation of the outdoors. We are a volunteer-led, member-driven organization that welcomes everyone, age 21 and older, to partake in a variety of activities with other Jewish outdoor enthusiasts. With over 100 members across Massachusetts and New England, our unique club welcomes singles, couples, and families with children, regardle …

This is a group for all Dominican professionals who live or work in the Greater Boston area. Boston is a very vibrant city that has a lot to offer and enjoy. However, with our busy schedules it is sometimes difficult to find the time to meet new people, let alone others like-minded Dominican professionals, in this city. This group’s mission is to get a well-educated and diverse group of Dominicans together to build long lasting friendships the way our Dominican parents taught us, through social …