We are a group of Volunteers who support the McLean Bible Church Career Network Ministry

Julie organized this group to start getting out and meeting active, fun people who want to stay young and adventurous.  And look where we are now!! We are an active group (of "Over 40" individuals) that loves being in the great outdoors whether it is hiking, rock climbing, kayaking, rafting, biking, horseback riding, camping, whatever-without being extreme about any one type of activity.  We can also just sip a nice glass of vino and watch the sunset.  This group is also about exploring venues o …

We are an all-volunteer, grassroots community group raising awareness and taking action to end human trafficking not only in the state of Virginia, but around the world. We learned that slavery was abolished in our country in 1865 with the 13th Amendment to our constitution, and around the globe by the turn of the 20th century.  Sadly, slavery is not only alive, but thriving in our world today including our own neighborhoods.  Human trafficking is the term used today to describe the modern day s …

We are a social action group based in the Herndon/Sterling/Reston area. We take part in traditional volunteering, but also work on our own projects based on particular needs we see and things our members feel strongly about. Working together we are able to change our individual good intentions into real action. And we're always looking for more people who want do the same. Please share your thoughts on our message board discussion. For members interested in and familiar with Kiva.org, we …

A place for change makers, technological forerunners and social entrepreneurs to come together to discuss ideas and build new relationships.

NVCT, founded in 1994, is an award winning charity that saves nearby nature by helping local governments and private landowners voluntarily preserve natural areas, trails, streams and parks. NVCT is a non-profit, tax exempt 501 (c) 3 organization preserving natural and historic resources. Contributions are tax deductible. Presently, we have preserved over 5,370 acres of natural areas and open space in Northern Virginia. NVCT also hosts Explore + Restore, a series of local outdoor educational and …

Engage and build community in South Fairfax County!  This is a HUB for pick-up/rec sports, upcoming events and event planning, community building and community support. Open forum - if you would like to post an event - please do so! * Develop new Relationships * Take Part in events, sports, fun social activities * Support local businesses * Sponsor or Volunteer Lorton, Springfield, Burke, Fairfax Station, Fort Belvoir, Mt. Vernon, Alexandria, Kingstowne, Fairfax. Other areas are welcome too. Hav …

The Reston Young Professionals are a group of professionals between the ages of 21-40 that work to give back to the Reston community through a variety of social and volunteer activities.  Our goal is to help our community and have fun while we’re at it!  While not solely affiliated with any one organization, many of our volunteer opportunities are related to the current priorities and needs of Reston Interfaith, Reston Association, Reston Challenge  and other local groups supporting the communit …

We are a singles group (age 40 and up) focused on combining social and volunteer activities that will take place mainly in Northern Virginia. We’ll plan our events around a volunteer activity, but will have a get-together before or after the volunteering, so members can get to know each other. We’d like to spread the joy, so will be volunteering at a variety of different venues: helping at some local thrift stores, food banks, church-based activities, but also cleaning up the parks and perhaps t …

You may have heard that we are planning our 2nd USA Science & Engineering Festival for April 28-29th, 2012! We plan to expand our festival activities to include a Book Fair, Career Pavilion, and even more great exhibits and performers! We are starting work on our school outreach activities such as the Kavli Video competition and songwriting competition now! If you are interested in being part of our Volunteer Outreach Team for the 2nd Festival, then please check out our Volunteer Information Ses …

For more than 36 years, Volunteer Fairfax has been the heart of volunteering in Fairfax County. With a personal touch, the Center matches the skills and interests of volunteers and donors to the needs of local nonprofit organizations, helping to build a better community through service. Through a variety of programs and services, Volunteer Fairfax strengthens the capacity of its nonprofit members and offers meaningful volunteer opportunities for local citizens. For more information and to start …

Whenever Lions get together, problems get smaller and communities get better.   That's because we help where help is needed-in our own communities and around the world-with unmatched intergrity and energy. The Lions of Northern Virginia is a group of men and women, varying in age from the early twenties to the late eighties, who volunteer their time to humanitarian causes in Northern Virginia and the world community. We conduct service projects and raise funds to help those in need. In keeping w …

Want to become part of a growing movement to use fashion for charity? Fashionable Causes is a start-up non-profit organization with a mission to use fashion to bring positive change to the world. We collaborate with models, designers, photographers, make up artists, photo retouchers, event planners, fashionistas, bloggers, and volunteers who want to pitch in and help anyway they can. This is an exciting opportunity to get involved in your community in a fun and fashionable way. At our meetups we …

This group was created for people who have recently relocated to the Northern Virginia Area. I know transitioning can be tough, and my hopes for this group is to create a fun and non-judgmental environment to build long lasting friendships in. If you are new to the area and ready to make some friends please join us. Activities will include but are not limited to hiking, camping, happy hours, movies, pot lucks, BBQ's, karaoke, volunteering, and concerts.

The Twilight Brigade Mission: We are committed to the active practice of compassionate service through the worldwide mobilization and training of volunteers to provide a loving presence for those approaching death, thereby helping ensure that no one need die alone. We are a Volunteer Service Organization We are an Educational Organization Our Volunteers are trained to maintain confidentiality, provide unconditional positive regard, maintain an attitude of acceptance, maintain a sense of hopefuln …

As a modern woman, now more than ever, we believe in the importance of friendship and "Me" time... and many of us, for various reasons, do not live near the friends that we enjoyed spending quality girl-time with.  Yes we are daughters, mothers, fiances, wives, and girlfriends, but we also need OUR time and there's no need to have to drive to DC to have fun!  This meetup was created for all the ladies who want to expand their circle of girlfriends and who believe in genuine friendship.  This gro …

A group for single Christians in Northern Virginia between the ages of about 45 to 65. We share fellowship, friendships and fun including potlucks, game nights, bowling, concerts, picnics, hikes, and other things of interest to members. In addition, we pursue opportunities to serve God and our fellow human beings by volunteering and we seek to learn more about issues pertinent to our age group. All this happens within a faith-based fellowship.

This group is for any mom that wants to connect with people going through what you're going through--being a mom-- and have fun doing it!  Anyone with kids (generally infant - age 4) is welcome!  Most members have young children under the age of 4.  Katie Verbano is a SAHM with a 3.5 year old son and one on the way, due in April 2013. Our leadership team will also be Darleen, who works part time and has a son named Henry and Gabriella, SAHM with a son named Damien both little babies! Our goal is …

This group is for people in the Northern Virginia area who are interested in getting involved as a volunteer for the Sunshine Mail Foundation. Sunshine Mail is a 501(c)(3) non-profit that provides children in need comfort, support and joy through free Sunshine Mail Care Packages. Sunshine Mail is filled with handmade cards, care essentials and other age appropriate items and delivered to children in need including hospitals, homeless shelters and foster care. Our plan for this meet-up group is t …

This is a secular, non religious and not affiliated to any other group, family oriented volunteer with kids group. The objective is to get together and make a difference as a group. Examples of activities include using arts & crafts, collecting items and visits to nearby hospitals, shelters or assisted living communities. All ages welcome.

Thank you for your interest in wanting to join the Kingstowne Volunteers Over 45 Helping the Community Group. The Group is open to any Kingstowne Resident over 45 years of age. You will need to identify the neighborhood you reside in when you sign up to join. The majority of the events will be within a 20 mile radius of Kingstowne. The Group dues will be $5 annually to support our Meetup Group. Meetup website currently charges $144 a year to join and is paid by the Organizer. As our Group grows, …

This is a group for all of the single friends of Devotion to Children (501)(c)(3). If you are currently a Board Member, Organizer, Committee Member, and/or Volunteer AND single come hang with us. If you are single and looking for an opportunity to become friends with and connect with someone who appreciates and shares your passion of giving back to your community this is a group for you. We'll meet up for happy hours, movies, sight-seeing, travel, activities with kids (if you have them), organiz …

Circle K International (CKI) is the premier collegiate and university community service, leadership development and friendship organization in the world. The NVCC Alexandria Campus CKI club wants to make its events available to the entire community. Come help us make the world a better place!

This is a group of actual heroes that meet twice a week to change the world. We have been meeting since 2000 to find ways to be modern day superheroes by funding retired CIA, NSA, KGB, Mi6, Delta Force (SFOD-D) and Interpol operatives to work with the FBI to stop Extreme Human Rights Abusers. If you care about human rights abuse and the United Nation's 37 Rights of Children and would like to have a direct hand in stopping badguys please join us!! We need more local heroes to join our group!

This group is for mothers of toddlers (ages 1.5-4) who are interested in getting more out of a meetup than simply play dates! I am looking for other women to build a better community together.  Any moms from Potomac Falls, Sterling, Reston, Herndon, and Ashburn, ect are welcome! We will be planning fun, engaging activities for our kiddos; while building a supportive, fun community in which we can reach our goals; be they volunteering, working with non-profits, developing your hobbies (pinterest/ …

This is a group for parents who have young children and live in or near Reston. I started this group in order to provide a platform for parents to share the info of family fun events, interesting venues, free trial classes (martial arts, music, gym programs, foreign language learning, etc), preschool open house, kids club of gyms, etc. We also have playdate at park, indoor or outdoor playground. Normally, the venues are in Reston, Herndon, Chantilly, Sterling, Vienna and other places. I am a C …

Who are we? Kiwanis is a global organization of volunteers dedicated to making a difference one child and one community at a time. The Kiwanis Club of Tysons Corner/Mclean, VA serves the community and its members by organizing volunteering opportunities as well as friendship opportunities. Our club consists mostly of mid-20 to 40-something aged adults, but we welcome all those interested in volunteering. What we do? In Kiwanis, through service (more than 12 million hours a year worldwide) an …

Interested in making new friends and making a difference? Join the YoPro NoVA Group and help fight homelessness in Northern Virginia. We offer many volunteer and social opportunities for young professionals between the ages of 21 and 35. Visit our website for more information about YoPro NoVA.