What we're about
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-natured and hard working people wanting to make our little corner of the world a better place. Why?
Because we believe in better.
With nothing more than word-of-mouth reputation, Meetup.com as a springboard, and a knack for gathering some of the coolest people around, the Boston Volunteers have experienced exponential and geometric growth. Who would have imagined that in three years we'd have more than forty seven hundred good-hearted Boston Volunteers standing up and fighting for better? Not us, for sure!
While we are so incredibly grateful for all the volunteers who are already part of our community, there are still countless people in our neighbourhood who find themselves in need. That's why we need you. All you need is a caring heart and a willingness to share a little bit of your valuable time.
Join us and spend an evening in a Boston soup kitchen; help tutor a single, local mom so she can earn her GED; rebuild your neighborhood playground so kids can play safely; kayak and clean the Charles to better our environment; build a home for a local family; spend time with the elderly. The variety is endless and refreshing. You choose where and when. There will be a convenient volunteer celebration for you. Don't miss this easy opportunity to build community.
While the Boston Volunteers have a well-earned reputation for having hard working and dependable folks, we're also known to have a pretty good time doing so. Beyound having fun while helping others, we also celebrate a variety of social events in your neighbourhood where we simply spend a little time relaxing and getting to know each other.
Volunteer enough and you will make some meaningful and lasting friendships with some truly great people. I've build a growing and meaningful community. We often see each other at community volunteer events and frequently go to museums together. Please know that since day one, we have been an open and inclusive nonprofit community, where every volunteer- regardless of superficial differences is valued, respected and needed. Not only can you choose where and when you would like to volunteer, but also you are encouraged to bring new ideas and new volunteer opportunities to our attention. And if you have a passion and there's a need, we'll get you set up to lead your own volunteer event. We revere the can-do spirit.
Can you think of how we can better help people? Please share.
We are determinedly pursuing perfection.
Are you ready to partner with a community our like-minded folks as we help our neighbors in need? Set-out to make our city a better place for us all?
Learn more about our popular nonprofit, take a peek at upcoming celebrations, sign up when there's a space, and start making a difference! If you ever have questions, feel free to email any of the assistant organizers. We are here for you.
Welcome to THE BOSTON VOLUNTEER FAMILY! We anticipate volunteering with you!
Josh
Entrepreneur of The Boston Volunteers
Learn more about the Boston Volunteers: www.BostonVolunteer.org
P.S. Learn more about our popular community where we use tech for good: https://www.meetup.com/python/
The Boston Volunteers Big enough to deliver, small enough to care
Learn more: www.BostonVolunteer.org
Upcoming events (4+)
It is SPRING! Let's get out and Get your hands dirty! Trim, shovel, rake! Come for one hour or more. Walk the Reservoir afterward! Attacking Invasives- Rake the water chestnut seeds from the side of the Reservoir and pull from Mill Brook!
Bring your own Gardening gloves, and tools, good boots for walking the shore, if you have them. Loppers and shovels or rakes, If not I will have extra tools. Dress Warmly 40 degrees!
- Johanna M. & David W.
- Cherie
- 2 attendees
We have an epic social planned for you with an incredible social, plus afterparty.
Get ready for craziness :)
We are Going back to ICON for March!!
Get Your FREE than $5 Tickets At Link Below, Use Promo Code social Use Link Below**(Please only get FREE Ticket if you can make it and also RSVP on MeetUp Group for you and your guest(s)):
https://lets-get-social-march2523.eventbrite.com/
Agenda:
The Social at 9:00PM:
At 9:00pm arrive at Bar Moxy and our awesome social begins. Get a wristband from the host when you arrive and get ready to meet a ton of new people :)
The Afterparty at 10.30PM
At 10.15 We will leave together from first venue to the afterparty at ICON nightclub in short walking distance. Show your wristband as you come in for entry.
Venue: Bar Moxy RoofTop. Then afterparty is at ICON
Bottle Service: Message me if Interested in having at ICON!!
Cover: $10, Get your FREE than $5 Tickets, Use Promo Code social, Use Link Below**(Please RSVP on MeetUp Group for you and your guest):
https://lets-get-social-march2523.eventbrite.com/
(for your wristband, your social + your cover to the afterparty at ICON Nightclub - saves you $35 just on the nightclub) + meet a ton of awesome people in Boston. (You may also Pay in Advance via Venmo, Send to[masked])(If paying cash the day of the event, please have exact change, but no $1's Please)
If you have any questions, issues, problems, please feel free to contact me!
\*\* Sorry no Refunds \*\*
This social is for you if:
a) You are social and want to party and drink and meet new people
b) You have just moved to Boston and don't know many people (many in the group come alone to meet new people, so everyone is friendly and welcoming, as we are all in the same place!)
c.) You are an international and don't know many people in Boston yet
d.) You are tired of calling up your friends to come out and party every week...but they never seem to want to go out...and you want people to go out and have fun with
e.) You just got out of a l-term relationship and all your friends are getting married and engaged on FB...and are tired of quiet chilled nights that involves meeting absolutely no-one..
If that is you, then... "Let's Get Social" meetup exist for YOU!!
We have a many members that come alone to make new friends on the night, a bunch of new people each week, many returning members, some that come in groups and some that are visiting Boston for the weekend so its an even split, which means everyone is super welcoming and friendly.
We truly believe there is NO SUCH THING AS A STRANGER. Only FRIENDS THAT HAVEN'T MET. That said, we would love for you to join us if you are fun, want to party come down, meet new people, drink and have a laugh!
- David M
- Promit G.
- 2 attendees
It is SPRING! Let's get out and Get your hands dirty! Trim, shovel, rake! Come for one hour or more. Walk the Reservoir afterward! Attacking Invasives- Rake the water chestnut seeds from the side of the Reservoir and pull from Mill Brook!
Bring your own Gardening gloves, and tools, good boots for walking the shore, if you have them. Loppers and shovels or rakes, If not I will have extra tools.
- Johanna M. & David W.
- Cherie
- 2 attendees
It is SPRING! Let's get out and Get your hands dirty! Trim, shovel, rake! Come for one hour or more. Walk the Reservoir afterward! Attacking Invasives- Rake the water chestnut seeds from the side of the Reservoir and pull from Mill Brook!
Bring your own Gardening gloves, and tools, good boots for walking the shore, if you have them. Loppers and shovels or rakes, If not I will have extra tools.
- Johanna M. & David W.
- Cherie
- 2 attendees
