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**No pressure. No plans. Just new friends ✨** Whether you’re visiting Paris for the first time, just arrived, or simply love meeting curious, open-minded people, this bi-weekly **Just Gutsy** meetup is an easy way to share stories, make friends, and explore the city together. **Who it’s for?** • Solo travelers • Expats & digital nomads • Locals who love meeting travelers **What to expect?** ✨ Relaxed, **self-led** gathering 🤝 Small group energy 🌍 Travel stories, tips & shared adventures 🍹 Grab a drink or snack if you like **How it works?** This is a self-led meetup, meaning I set it up for you but the magic happens between you. To make sure everyone finds each other smoothly, please follow these simple coordination steps: 1️⃣ **RSVP** Thoughtfully If you’re planning to come, tap “Going.” It helps others feel confident joining and builds momentum before the meetup. Even if you’re 80% sure, RSVP. If your plans change, please update your RSVP so others aren’t expecting your attendance. 2️⃣ **Confirm 2 Hours Before** (Essential) To ensure the meetup runs, please comment on this event page at least 2 hours before the start time: “Confirmed for today 😊” This allows everyone to see, ahead of time, who is actually coming. The meetup moves forward when at least 2 people confirm 2 hours before the event. If fewer than 2 confirmations are posted by then, attendance may be low that day. This avoids anyone showing up uncertain. 3️⃣ **Signal Your Arrival** When you arrive, comment on this event page: “Arrived” + where you’re sitting + what you’re wearing Example: “Arrived. Sitting outside near the entrance. Wearing a black t-shirt.” This ensures everyone can easily find each other. Recognition Tip Having a clear profile photo on Meetup is highly encouraged — it makes recognition effortless and helps the group form faster. **When & Where?** 📅 Day: Every Monday & Thursday 🕓 Time: 4:00 PM local time 📍 Meeting point: In front of **Costadoro Social Coffee.** **Arrive on time,** smaller groups make it easier to connect. **Why join Just Gutsy?** • Meet open-minded people who genuinely want to connect • Feel at home anywhere in the world • Be part of a growing global solo travel community • Early members get lifetime premium access to the future Just Gutsy app 🚀 Join here 👉 https://justgutsy.com/ **About Just Gutsy** **Just Gutsy** is a global community for solo travelers who are free spirited, love exploring the world believe that real connections make the best memories. Hi, I am Syrine, I started solo traveling in 2018 and it changed my life, from introvert to extrovert. Along the way, I loved meeting people, but also felt how hard it can be to find connection when traveling alone. I’m building Just Gutsy so no one has to feel alone on the road — and so anyone who’s still shy to take that first step has a welcoming place to start. 💛

Salut ! Tu viens d’arriver à Paris ou tu veux rencontrer du monde dans une ambiance internationale et amicale ? On commence par un **apéritif** pour échanger et faire connaissance avec des personnes venues du monde entier. Cette soirée est faite pour toi ! Parfaite pour **pratiquer tes langues**, passer **un super moment autour d’un jeu brise-glace** pour **gagner des free shooters**, favoriser les conversations conviviales et **découvrir la vie sociale internationale à Paris**. Viens avec ton énergie et ton sourire — on te garantit une **ambiance chaleureuse et festive** ! **Au programme :** \- Apero et jeux brise la glace * happy hour, Extra Large parfois jusqu’à 23h Le maxi happy hour à 5€ est souvent complet et parfois il nous arrive de changer de lieu avec d’autres formats un peu plus chic mais toujours friendly … Let’s go !! **Infos pratiques :** De 21h30 jusqu’au bout de la nuit.. Gratuit avec le pass Socializus ! WhatsApp pour des infos rapides : https://chat.whatsapp.com/FMLZgSTwUDq4q2lMnSM94l **Comment participer :** Vérifie l’adresse exacte avec l’app gratuite et le pass gratuit : [www.socializus.org](http://www.socializus.org) Ou soutiens l’association avec une carte de membre annuelle sur :[https://www.placeminute.com/event/afterwork/apero-linguistique-dans-un-bar-secret,36046.html](https://www.placeminute.com/event/afterwork/apero-linguistique-dans-un-bar-secret,36046.html) **Reste connecté :** Meetup – [https://www.meetup.com/afterwork-paris](https://www.meetup.com/afterwork-paris/) WhatsApp (infos & rappels jour J) : [https://chat.whatsapp.com/ITesisMThOFAyNRUJ6uECN](https://chat.whatsapp.com/ITesisMThOFAyNRUJ6uECN) (Active “Tout recevoir” pour ne rien manquer !) Groupe Facebook – [https://www.facebook.com/groups/afterwork.paris](https://www.facebook.com/groups/afterwork.paris) Page Facebook – Photos, souvenirs et actus : [https://www.facebook.com/groups/afterwork.paris](https://www.facebook.com/groups/afterwork.paris) Socializus : [www.socializus.org](http://www.socializus.org) Deviens Orga : [https://chat.whatsapp.com/KtR79S8Obfs3WTPTIBsoCm](https://chat.whatsapp.com/KtR79S8Obfs3WTPTIBsoCm) Rejoins l’équipe bénévole et reçois une boisson gratuite C’est 100% gratuit car nous sommes une association à but non lucratif. ✦✦ Les changements de dernière minute peuvent arriver, mais tout est mis à jour via l’app avec le pass gratuit. Pour mieux gérer le nombre de participants, nous comptons sur les inscriptions via le pass gratuit. Inscris-toi seulement si tu es sûre de venir, on compte sur toi !

Hola! ¿Acabas de llegar a París o quieres conocer gente en un ambiente internacional y amigable? Comenzamos con un **cóctel gratuito** para socializar y conocer personas de todo el mundo. ¡Esta noche es para ti! Perfecta para **practicar idiomas**, pasar **un momento divertido con un juego rompehielos** para **ganar chupitos gratis**, fomentar conversaciones amigables y **descubrir la vida social internacional en París**. ¡Trae tu energía y tu sonrisa! Te garantizamos un **ambiente cálido y festivo**. **Programa:** * Aperitivo y juegos para romper el hielo * Happy hour, a veces extra largo hasta las 23h El maxi happy hour a 5€ suele estar completo, y a veces cambiamos de lugar con formatos un poco más elegantes pero siempre amigables… *¡Vamos!* **Información práctica:** De 21:30 hasta el amanecer… ¡Gratis con el pase Socializus! WhatsApp para información rápida: [https://chat.whatsapp.com/ITesisMThOFAyNRUJ6uECN](https://chat.whatsapp.com/ITesisMThOFAyNRUJ6uECN) **Cómo participar:** Verifica la dirección exacta con la app gratuita y el pase gratuito: [www.socializus.org](http://www.socializus.org) O apoya a la asociación con una tarjeta de miembro anual en: [https://www.placeminute.com/event/afterwork/apero-linguistique-dans-un-bar-secret,36046.html](https://www.placeminute.com/event/afterwork/apero-linguistique-dans-un-bar-secret,36046.html) **Mantente conectado:** Meetup –https://www.meetup.com/fiesta-latina-paris/ WhatsApp (info y recordatorios del día): [https://chat.whatsapp.com/ITesisMThOFAyNRUJ6uECN](https://chat.whatsapp.com/ITesisMThOFAyNRUJ6uECN) (Activa “Recibir todo” para no perderte nada) Grupo de Facebook – https://www.facebook.com/paris.fiesta.latina/ Página de Facebook – Fotos, recuerdos y noticias: https://www.facebook.com/paris.fiesta.latina/ Socializus: [www.socializus.org](http://www.socializus.org) Conviértete en organizador: [https://chat.whatsapp.com/KtR79S8Obfs3WTPTIBsoCm](https://chat.whatsapp.com/KtR79S8Obfs3WTPTIBsoCm) ¡Únete al equipo de voluntarios y recibe una bebida gratis ! Es 100% gratis porque somos una asociación sin fines de lucro. ✦✦ Puede haber cambios de última hora, pero todo se actualiza a través de la app con el pase gratuito. Para gestionar mejor el número de participantes, contamos con las inscripciones a través del pase gratuito. ¡Regístrate solo si estás segur@ de venir, contamos contigo!

Hello! Are you new in Paris or want to meet people in a friendly international atmosphere? We start with a **free drink** to mingle and get to know people from all over the world. This evening is made for you! Perfect to **practice languages**, have **a great time with a fun icebreaker game** to **win free shooters**, encourage friendly conversations, and **discover the international social life in Paris**. Bring your energy and smile — we guarantee a **warm and festive atmosphere**! **What’s on the program:** * Aperitif and icebreaker games * Happy hour, sometimes extra large until 11 PM The maxi happy hour at €5 often gets fully booked, and sometimes we switch locations with slightly fancier but always friendly formats… Let’s go!! **Practical Info:** From 9:30 PM until the early hours… Free with the Socializus pass! WhatsApp for quick info: [https://chat.whatsapp.com/ITesisMThOFAyNRUJ6uECN](https://chat.whatsapp.com/ITesisMThOFAyNRUJ6uECN) **How to join:** Check the exact address with the free app and free pass: [www.socializus.org](http://www.socializus.org) Or support the association with an annual membership card at: [https://www.placeminute.com/event/afterwork/apero-linguistique-dans-un-bar-secret,36046.html](https://www.placeminute.com/event/afterwork/apero-linguistique-dans-un-bar-secret,36046.html) **Stay connected:** Meetup – [https://www.meetup.com/internationals-events-paris/](https://www.meetup.com/afterwork-paris/) WhatsApp (info & day-of reminders): [https://chat.whatsapp.com/ITesisMThOFAyNRUJ6uECN](https://chat.whatsapp.com/ITesisMThOFAyNRUJ6uECN) (Enable “Receive all” to not miss anything!) Facebook Group –[https://www.facebook.com/socializing.with.internationals.in.Paris/](https://www.facebook.com/socializing.with.internationals.in.Paris/) Facebook Page – Photos, memories, and updates: [https://www.facebook.com/socializing.with.internationals.in.Paris/](https://www.facebook.com/socializing.with.internationals.in.Paris/) Socializus: [www.socializus.org](http://www.socializus.org) Become an organizer: [https://chat.whatsapp.com/KtR79S8Obfs3WTPTIBsoCm](https://chat.whatsapp.com/KtR79S8Obfs3WTPTIBsoCm) Join the volunteer team and get a free drink It’s 100% free because we are a non-profit association. ✦✦ Last-minute changes can happen, but everything is updated via the app with the free pass. To better manage the number of participants, we rely on registrations via the free pass. Only sign up if you’re sure you’ll come—we’re counting on you!

Un moment de pratique et d’échanges autour de la Communication NonViolente. Nous co-construisons le programme à partir des expériences, envies, propositions amenées par le groupe. Sur cet événement notre intention est de pouvoir vous proposer plusieurs espaces de facilitation afin de développer pour chacun.e le choix et la diversité dans les approches. **Dates prévues sur le 2ème semestre 2025 :** * 30 aout * 04 octobre * 15 novembre * 13 décembre **Dates prévues sur le 1er semestre 2026 :** * 10 janvier * 07 février * 07 mars * 11 avril * 09 mai * 13 juin

🟡🟡🟡 FRANÇAIS 🟡🟡🟡 (⬇🟢🟢🟢 ENGLISH 🟢🟢🟢⬇) Si tu aimes MARCHER 👟 , prendre des PHOTOS 📸 et faire de nouvelles RENCONTRES 💬, rejoins-nous ! 😊 ✅ MEETUP GRATUIT sur présentation de la carte membre Bubble Up Travels (si tu n'as pas encore la carte membre elle peut se créer le jour de l'excursion, elle coûte 5€ et est valide 6 mois + 3 mois offerts) ✅ ☀ OUVERT A TOUS 20-39 ans ☀ 🔥 places limitées 🔥 Principe : BALADE PHOTO avec thème. Et pour notre 161ème édition, le thème sera les 😍 CERiSiERS en FLEURS (HANAMi 2026) 🌸 & ARBORETUM 🌳 avec PiCNiC CONViViAL entourés de cerisiers 🍻🥗☀ Au programme : **😊 10h50-11h : 👋 GREET & MEET 😊** **😍 11h15-13h30 : BALADE dans le magnifique ARBORETUM de la Vallée aux Loups !** Ensemble déambulons et découvrons une riche collection botanique, plantée dans un parc paysager, orné d'une pièce d'eau avec île, ponts suspendus, kiosques, fontaines, de nombreux jardins à thèmes et de magnifiques arbres fruitiers en fleurs ! 🌳🌺🌿🌷 **🥗 13h30-14h30 : PiCNiC** convivial avec vue sur le Château dans le PARC de SCEAUX 👋😊🥗🍻💬☀ **🌸 15h-16h Photostop🌸 CERiSiERS en FLEURS 🌸** + 📸 PHOTO SOUVENIR tous ensemble (si souhaité) 🥰 ensuite libre à chacun de se photographier avec les cerisiers en solo, duos, trios, ... 🌸 ou de continuer à papoter, bronzer, se détendre au soleil 😊 ♫ ♪ ♫ ☀ **😍 16h-17h : BALADE-DÉCOUVERTE du superbe PARC de SCEAUX,** classé aux Monuments historiques, conçu par le plus célèbre des jardiniers français, André Le Nôtre 😊 🔥 ESCAPADE UNIQUE en 2026 🔥 places limitées 🔥 Nouveau/nouvelle à Paris ? Expat ? Français d'un des « 6 coins » de l’Hexagone ou des DOM-TOM ? Parisien ? Erasmus ? Etudiant? Nomad-worker? Aupair? Long-term resident? Touriste? …. tu as entre 20-39 ans? Oui?! Tu veux faire de nouvelles rencontres? Oui?! Alooors ! N'hésite pas ! Viiiens ! 👋💬😊☀ N'hésite pas à venir seul-e ou avec des amis. Toute personne intéressée par cette sortie est la bienvenue 😊 **📍 RDV à 10h50 (nous attendrons 5-10 minutes (maximum) avant de commencer à marcher 😊 )** (Pour le picnic 🍻🥗☀ n'oubliez pas d'emmener votre sandwich, salade, plat préparé… et boissons, snacks, gourmandises à partager si souhaité) A très vite pour de nouvelles découvertes et nouvelles rencontres 😊 **⚠ IMPORTANT** **Pour rejoindre ce meetup, il est impératif de VENIR à L'HEURE car le réseau est INEXISTANT dans cette zone lorsque tout Paris se déplace pour voir les cerisiers en fleurs, réseau totalement saturé ! ⚠** ☝️ RECOMMANDATIONS ☝️ BOUTEILLE D'EAU + BONNES CHAUSSURES 😊 🟡 LIMITES 🟡 Les BALADES PHOTOS ne sont PAS des visites guidées ni des cours de photographie. 😊 OBJECTIFS 🤩 MARCHER (c’est bon pour la santé) FAIRE DE NOUVELLES DECOUVERTES (c’est bon pour l’esprit) PRENDRE DES PHOTOS (tous niveaux, tous appareils : caméra, smartphone) FAIRE DE NOUVELLES RECONTRES AMICALES pour passer une journée mémorable ensemble :) ⛅ PRÉVISIONS MÉTÉO ☀ Si la veille du meetup les prévisions méteo indiquent : ☀⛅☁🌦 : meetup maintenu :) 🌧🌩 : meetup annulé/reporté. (Si annulé/reporté, vous serez averti la veille de la sortie, vers 22h) 🔥 Places limitées : 20-25 participants 🔥 (pour réussir à rester groupés) 👉 #tu t'inscris tu viens 😊 #soisprésent 😊 👉 objectif: 💯% de présences, rencontres & fun 😂 A très vite pour partager un moment de convivialité ensemble et faire de nouvelles rencontres 😊 Si ce n'est pas cette fois, au plaisir de se rencontrer une prochaine fois 😊 ▲▼▲▼▲▼▲▼▲▼▲▼▲▼▲▼▲▼▲▼▲▼▲▼▲▼▲▼▲▼ 🟢🟢🟢 ENGLISH 🟢🟢🟢 If you like walking, taking pictures and meeting new people, this event is for you! 😊 ✅ FREE MEETUP upon presentation of your Bubble Up Travels membership card (if you don't have it yet, you can get it on the meetup day for 5€, its valid 6 months + 3 months offered) ✅ ☀ OPEN TO ALL 20-39 yo ☀ 🔥 limited spots 🔥 Our program : **😊 10:50 AM - 11 AM: 👋 GREET & MEET 😊** **😍 11:15 AM - 1:30 PM : STROLL in a flowery ARBORETUM** **🥗 1:30PM – 2:30PM : PiCNiC** with view on the PARC de SCEAUX 👋😊🥗🍻💬☀ **🌸 3PM - 4 PM 🌸 CHERRY BLOSSOMS 🌸 phototime** + 📸 SOUVENIR PICTURE of our friendly time together (if desired) 😊 **😍 4PM- 5PM : STROLL in PARC de SCEAUX 😊** (For the picnic 🍻🥗☀, don't forget to bring your sandwich, salad, prepared dish, ... softs, snacks and sweets to share if desired) New in town? Expat? Student? Erasmus? Nomad worker? Aupair? Long-term resident? Tourist? and you're age 20-39?! Yes?! Eager to meet new people? Yes?! Then, don't hesitate ! join us 📸👋💬😍☀😊 Do not hesitate to come alone or with your friends. Everyone interested in this event is welcome 😊 **📍 The meeting point will be at 10:50 AM Paris (we will wait 5-10 minutes (max) before we start walking 😊**) **⚠ IMPORTANT** **To join this meetup, it is essential to ARRIVE ON TIME because the network is NON-EXISTENT in this area when all of Paris flocks to see the cherry blossoms; the network will be completely overloaded like every year ! ⚠** 🔥 UNIQUE GETAWAY in 2026 🔥 limited spots 🔥 ☝️ RECOMMENDATIONS ☝️ WATER (1-2L) + GOOD SHOES ⛅ WEATHER FORECAST ☀ ☀⛅☁🌦 : meetup ON 😊 🌧🌩 : the meetup will be cancelled. (in case of cancellation, you will be notified the day before the event, around 10PM) 🔥 Limited spots: 20-25 participants 🔥 (to successfully stay gathered) 👉 #you sign up you come !😊 #bepresent 😊 👉 objective: 💯% attendance, meetings & fun 😂 I hope to meet you all soon 😊 If it is not this time, maybe it will be next time 😊

Le Forum Prépare la Paix a pour intention de faire entendre les voix et les voies de la paix et de la non-violence. Une journée qui permet de rassembler des acteur·ices qui œuvrent sur ces sujets et le grand public de 3 manières : * Des conférences pour s’inspirer et explorer son rapport au monde, aux autres et à soi ; * Des ateliers pour pratiquer ; * Le village des associations à rencontrer pour s’engager. Une journée pour diffuser une culture commune et s’outiller ensemble sur ces sujet, dans un contexte sociétal où ils résonnent particulièrement ! Pour participer, inscriptions en ligne ici : https://www.helloasso.com/associations/para-pacem/evenements/forum-prepare-la-paix-2026

Hi Badminton Fans! Come and join us every Sunday for a fun session of badminton. There are usually 2 sessions to choose from. **This session is open to intermediate level players and above ONLY.** What that means is that you should be comfortable with short serves to the T, doubles rotations, and smashes. There is also an open session at 11 am for players of all abilities. See the separate event just above. **Which Session To Choose** If you're unsure of your level, sign up for the 11am session to start or ask us! We try our utmost to ensure that you play with people of similar levels. **What Do You Need** Don't worry about equipment; racquets and shuttlecocks are provided, and there's no need for a badminton license or insurance. Just bring your indoor sports shoes, and a willingness to meet new friends and have lots of fun. There are changing rooms and showers. **Get There Early** Try and get there early to change and get warmed up so that we can start right on time. The courts are normally not being used before we play, so we can get a little extra time playing. **Registration & Payments** Registration is 14€ per person, and you can sign up via PayPal through this event page. For alternative payments, check for available slots on the event page first. Then, submit your payment via https://revolut.me/jonathwu3q with a description of which event you are signing up for and send the screenshot to one of us so that we can add you. *Please Note: If your name is **not** in the attendees list and you do not have confirmation from us, you will be turned away.* **Annual Membership Option** For regular players, there is the option to take out an annual membership. This costs 80€ for the first year and is renewable each year for 40€. This reduces the weekly registration fee to only 10€ per session. **No Refunds** In the case of a cancellation or no-show, there are no refunds. See you all on the court on Sunday. Happy badminton-ing! Kelvin (0603250357) and Vijay (0767341832) **FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS** 1. I don’t speak French, can I join? * Yes! We are an international group and everyone speaks English! 2. Are there still available slots? I can’t sign up! Help! * Check the bottom of the event page for availabilities. Once full, RSVPs will be closed. Sign up as early as possible because the events fill up very quickly. 3. I signed up, but I can’t make it! Can I get a refund? * No refunds for cancellations or no-shows. If you inform us early enough, we can try to find a substitute and refund you, but no guarantees. 4. Why can’t I get a refund? * We need a fixed number of participants to maximize court usage, court fees, team arrangements, and team rotations. Cancelations throw all of this off. 5. Do I need to bring anything? Water? Racquets? Birdies? * If you have your own racquet, that will be best! Otherwise, we have spare ones and we provide the shuttlecocks. Bring enough water to hydrate yourself.

Hi Badminton Fans! Come and join us every Sunday for a fun session of badminton. There are usually 2 sessions to choose from, **This 11 am - Open Session is open to players of all levels, though mainly intermediate players and below.** **If you are a complete beginner -** Talk to us first before signing up, and we can try to make accommodations and maybe have beginners-only court to begin with, with one of the organisers ready to explain all of the basics, such as serving, scoring, rules etc, as well as some pointers to help you progress. **Which Session To Choose** If you're unsure of your level, sign up for the 11am session to start, or ask us! We will try our utmost to ensure that you play with people of similar levels. **What Do You Need** Don't worry about equipment; racquets and shuttlecocks are provided, and there's no need for a badminton license or insurance. Just bring your indoor sports shoes, and a willingness to meet new friends and have lots of fun. There are changing rooms and showers. **Get There Early** Try and get there early to change and get warmed up so that we can start right on time. The courts are normally not being used before we play, so we can get a little extra time playing. **Registration & Payments** Registration is 14€ per person, and you can sign up via PayPal through this event page. For alternative payments, check for available slots on the event page first. Then, submit your payment via https://revolut.me/jonathwu3q with a description of which event you are signing up for, and send the screenshot to one of us so that we can add you. *Please Note: If your name is **not** in the attendees list and you do not have confirmation from us, you will be turned away.* **Annual Membership Option** For regular players, there is the option to take out an annual membership. This costs 80€ for the first year and is renewable each year for 40€. This reduces the weekly registration fee to only 10€ per session. **No Refunds** In the case of a cancellation or no-show, there are no refunds. See you all on the court on Sunday. Happy badminton-ing! Kelvin (0603250357) and Vijay (0767341832), **FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS** 1. I don’t speak French, can I join? * Yes! We are an international group and everyone speaks English! 2. Are there still available slots? I can’t sign up! Help! * Check the bottom of the event page for availabilities. Once full, RSVPs will be closed. Sign up as early as possible because the events fill up very quickly. 3. I signed up, but I can’t make it! Can I get a refund? * No refunds for cancellations or no-shows. If you inform us early enough, we can try to find a substitute and refund you, but no guarantees. 4. Why can’t I get a refund? * We need a fixed number of participants to maximize court usage, court fees, team arrangements, and team rotations. Cancelations throw all of this off. 5. Do I need to bring anything? Water? Racquets? Birdies? * If you have your own racquet, that will be best! Otherwise, we have spare ones and we provide the shuttlecocks. Bring enough water to hydrate yourself.

A nourishing women’s wellness afternoon filled with creativity, learning, and connection 🌙 Join Urska, health coach specialized in women’s hormonal health, for a warm and accessible hands-on workshop where you’ll learn how simple, homemade snacks can support your hormones and energy throughout the month. You’ll discover the basics of how the menstrual cycle works, the unique “superpowers” of each phase, and how food can gently support your body at different moments — without restriction, pressure, or complicated rules. Then, we’ll move into a DIY kitchen moment, where you’ll create four easy, nutrient-rich snack recipes, each designed to nourish a different phase of the cycle. These snacks are made with wholesome ingredients, are quick to prepare, and perfect for busy days when you want something healthy, satisfying, and delicious. ✨ An afternoon to slow down, learn something meaningful about your body, spark creativity, and connect with other women. You’ll leave feeling more confident in how to support your hormones — and with a beautiful box of homemade snacks to enjoy at home 🍡 **Les Amis** is a women-only community of friendly souls. We provide access to hundreds of experiences that explore your passions and connect you with other event participants. **Check our website to learn more, and apply to join our community and events**: [lesamis.cc/apply](https://www.lesamis.cc/apply)

Come assist Van Buren Shelter (https://ymcacolumbus.org/locations/vanburen) staff in serving dinners and cleaning up on the 3rd Tuesday of each month. Dinner for the women is 5-6 pm and for the families is 6:15-7:15 pm. There is ample free parking available in the shelter's lot. The recommended area to park is in green in the image above. There will be a new entrance for the time being. We are asking all volunteers to enter through the Donation Dock door, the orange mark on the image above. This door is located between the Single Adults and Family Shelter. You will see 2 large garage doors with a large green trash compactor in the center. Please head to the closest garage door to the building wall, with a ramp leading up. There, you will see a door with a sign stating instructions on how to enter the building. Please ring the doorbell, and a staff member will come and escort you into the building. If a staff member takes longer than 5 minutes, please call the front desk at 614-689-2020. This is a new process for us, and we do not want to keep you waiting! We appreciate your patience as we navigate this temporary change. The shelter needs a volunteer count the day before the event so sign-up ends Monday at 4:50 PM. Afterwards some of us go to the Omnipresent Atheists Weekly Meetup in progress to have a bit to eat or drink (http://www.meetup.com/omnipresentatheists/). Volunteers must be 14 or older. Since we will be working around families, the YMCA does not permit volunteering by individuals with convictions for violent or sexual crimes. The YMCA reserves the right to run background checks on volunteers. For questions, comment on this page or contact: Andrew, awhit12@yahoo.com, (614)937-5802 (cell). Please let Andrew know if you volunteer anytime other than our COUNT events so that he can count your hours toward our service record.