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 …

The BeatBrigade is an interactive drumming group operating through HandReach, a nonprofit organization dedicated to helping the poorest children in the developing world overcome severe debilitating trauma injuries. The BeatBrigade engages in therapeutic drumming that promotes community and benefits survivors of burn and trauma injuries. Outstanding BeatBrigadiers are invited to tour locally and abroad to drum with people of all kinds! ** Everyone is welcome to join and participate in the BeatBr …

Hello Guys and Gals The group is just to have fun all time.This group is aimed at spending week ends and free time with some fun filled group let be a on the rocks in pubs or salsa in clubs or movies in theatres or pot luck at some friends house or celebrating Indian festivals together or some sports or volunteering in some social service activities. exploring new places or lasts on birthday parties, A long drive along the coast, saying happy new year in the dark in the first minute of the new y …

We believe in using COMMON SENSE IDEAS to build a healthier and happier community. What do we mean by Common Sense? We agree with the Webster's definition: "Beliefs or propositions that most people believe prudent and of SOUND judgment without reliance on esoteric knowledge or study or research, but based upon what they see as knowledge held by people in common.  Thus common sense (in this view) equates to the knowledge and experience most people ALREADY HAVE." We believe that even with ALL O …

This group is for couples in the Metrowest area interested in a lively dinner with other couples at least once a month, but can't (or don't want to) go out on weeknights. We go to dinner once a month, at a good mid-priced restaurant somewhere inside the Framingham, Natick, Westborough, Marlborough and Sudbury area. After dinner, we usually go to someone's house nearby for coffee and dessert.   If you live in the area, we encourage you to occasionally volunteer (but no more than once a year).  If …

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 …

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!  :)

We meet on the 2nd and 4th Wednesday of every month for our general business meetings.  We also try to schedule at least one local service project a month serving the Cambridge community. We are a local, grassroots club of young professionals and students that partner together for the purpose of serving the greater Boston community, develop as citizens, leaders, and professionals, and to have fun and socialize. Rotaract is a program of Rotary International for young adults between the ages of 18 …

We are a southern New Hampshire based ukulele group.  SNHUG's primary purpose is to provide a forum for area ukesters of all levels to share songs, techniques and friendship while learning more about everyone's favorite instrument.   The secondary function will be one of community service.  On an all volunteer, non profit basis, the group will be available for area fund raisers that we collectively deem worthy of our support. Meetings are every other Friday night in Brentwood NH. Regardless of a …

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 …

Are you interested in data science but also passionate about international development? Then this is the meetup for you! Let's get together to explore how the rapidly growing areas of data science and big data can transform the world of international development and contribute to improving the lives of the billions of underprivileged and poor people in the world.

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 …

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.

We're a non-profit organization that educates and empowers children and communities. All public donations directly fund our projects. We're excited to have you join our group of amazing volunteers!

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.

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 …

The Lions Club of Bolton is a member organization of Lions Club International. It was originally formed in 1964. Currently it has 25 members who dedicate their time and talents to our community. Our motto is, “We Serve!” Our mission is to support Bolton residents in immediate need; engage in activities that enhance the community of Bolton, and to embrace the Lions International vision and mission. Our members contribute their time and skills in direct aid to the community and to fundraisers that …

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 …

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 …

A group based on the NH Seacoast (but all are welcome) for those in the nonprofit sector wishing to network, share ideas and best practices as well as collaborate with each other in increase social impact, sustainability and entrepreneurship in our organizations and in our community.

We are a group seeking to consciously explore a better life for ourselves and for the people we love. We each may be seeking to strengthen and improve different parts of our lives -- our minds, our bodies, our hearts, our friendships, our relationships, our families, our careers, or our businesses -- yet we support each other's goals, helping each other to explore alternative paths that may create even more success in our lives today. There are many paths that might help you to a particular goa …

The National Association of Asian American Professional (NAAAP) Boston Chapter is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization whose mission is to cultivate and empower leaders for professional excellence, connect accomplished professionals for mutual success, engage and participate with the community-at-large, and inspire leaders to make a meaningful difference in government, education, business, and society. As part of the NAAAP National organization, NAAAP Boston is the largest and fastest growing Asi …

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 …

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 …