Volunteering

📌 **What** **Tuesday is the new Saturday** — or at least we’re trying. If you feel like unplugging after work, grabbing a beer, and having a chill chat without any pressure (other than enjoying a nice evening), this is the place to be. **How it works:** We’ll meet at Officine Sbiellate: relaxed vibe, friendly people, zero expectations. You show up, get a drink, and join the conversation — easy. Every tuesday, only at Officine Sbiellate, until midnight **medium beers at 3 euros prize!** ❗️The Meetup team won’t be there, but we’ll handle the logistics so you can simply show up and enjoy and you have to use the whatsapp group to connect with other participants. More info below! 📌 **Who** Anyone looking to make their Tuesday a little less boring: 20-25 yo students, Milan locals, newcomers, expats, introverts, extroverts, and anyone who just wants to socialize without taking themselves too seriously. No reservation, no formality: just pleasant chats, easy encounters, and the freedom to socialize. Everyone’s welcome! 📌 **How** 1. RSVP to join. 2. Join the [WhatsApp group](https://chat.whatsapp.com/Kj6aq0dceQ47kpp9DuuTWi?mode=hqrc) — it helps with logistics, last-minute updates, and breaking the ice before the event. 3. (Please!) Keep your RSVP on Meetup updated See you on Tuesday, because yes: **Tuesday is the new Saturday!**

**📌 What** Warm up your wrists. The tournament that separates the amateurs from the true bar athletes is back. We play in pairs (2vs2), classic rules apply (remember: no spinning). But the best part is the loot: we have Borghetti gadgets for the winners. Yes, the legendary Italian coffee liqueur. **How it works:** Arrive, find a partner (or bring one), register your team on the spot, and challenge the bracket. ❗️The Meetup team won’t be there physically. Coordinate with other participants in the WhatsApp chat to manage the tournament and teams! **📌 Who** Retired foosball legends, and anyone who can handle a bit of healthy competition. **📌 How** * **RSVP to join.** * **Join the [WhatsApp group](https://chat.whatsapp.com/Fu2UqhDrGnvL32MOcJvLWI)** — [Essential to create the tournament bracket]. * (Please please please) **keep your RSVP on Meetup updated** 🫶

Due ore di puro divertimento e competizione: 4 partite di **padel** da mezz’ora ciascuna, in un **format dinamico e avvincente**. Ogni match conta: chi vince va nel campo dei più forti, chi perde va nel campo dei più scarsi. Ogni volta le coppie si scoppiano e vanno l'uno contro l'altro, mantenendo le posizioni (sx/dx) sempre fisse. Solo la coppia che trionferà nell’ultima partita del campo dei più forti potrà fregiarsi del titolo di **“Re della Settimana”** 👑. 💥 **In palio per la coppia vincitrice:** 💪 2 borsellini da polso Preparati a scalare la vetta… o a lottare per non retrocedere. Il Rodeo Padel non perdona, ma ti farà divertire come mai prima! Livello richiesto: **Playtomic 3.0 – 5.0.** Luogo: **Murat4all** \| Via Gioacchino Murat\, 29\, 20159 **Milano** MI Costo: **15€ a testa** per **due ore di padel** (potrai **pagare direttamente al centro sportivo** con carta o contanti; qui l'iscrizione è gratuita). Al momento dell’iscrizione all'evento, se è il tuo primo evento con QuellidelPadel, comunica il tuo numero di cellulare (solo l'organizzatore potrà vederlo e utilizzarlo per contattarti su **Whatsapp** **per la conferma**). Nessun reel, nessuna telecamera addosso: solo padel vero, risate, foto di gruppo e premi per i vincitori. Unica regola: **chi perde passa sotto la rete.** **Che fai, vieni?** **Termine iscrizioni: lunedì 22 dicembre**

Miss the board, score an own goal, blame the beer. Whether you’re a foosball champion or totally useless dart player, this is your arena. ⋯⋯⋯ Ostello Bello Milano Centrale - Via Lepetit 33, Milano 🎫 Posti limitati. - Ingresso gratuito tramite registrazione Ti ricordiamo che nel corso dell’evento potranno essere effettuate delle riprese di immagini fotografiche e audio-video con diritti di utilizzo ad uso esclusivo del locale. www.ostellobello.com https://www.instagram.com/ostellobello.milanocentrale/

### **Dance, Connect & Shine** Looking for a fun way to meet new girl friends, get moving, and feel fabulous? ✨ Our **Flawless Female Latin class** brings together women from all walks of life to dance, laugh and share an empowering experience. Each week we’ll learn steps from **Samba, Cha-Cha, Rumba, Paso Doble, and Jive**, building toward a group choreography that we’ll celebrate with a **video day** at the end. No partner needed — we focus on dancing together, cheering each other on, and making new friends along the way. 🌟 A chance to socialize while doing something active and fun 🌟 Open to beginners and anyone curious to try Latin dance 🌟 Friendly, supportive community 🗓 Every Tuesday at 20.00 🎟 8€ Trial class available **Important: To sign up, you must register via the link for the lesson. Only then we can assure you a place in class** https://shorturl.at/kdun3 Come dance, connect, and discover how flawless you can feel 💖

**Difficulty**: easy **Distance**: 6,3km (round trip) **Time**: 2h07 (round trip) **Elevation Gain**: 371m **Menù**: gluten free, vegetarian and vegan alternatives Follow us on [Instagram ](https://www.instagram.com/trekabreak_/)to receive you **welcome discount** and visit the **event page** to get all the details: https://www.trek-a-break.com/trek.php?t=461

Are you ready to meet new people, practice your spoken english and spanish, have a drink and enjoy the evening in a different way? Let's meet up at 19.00 at Pacino cafè for aperitivo, cocktails and for a new evening together !!! Every Saturday night other groups from meetup, tablo and Instagram are coming and with them you will have the possibility of interacting in English, Italian and Spanish 💯 Therefore the number of participants you see registered here is only one part that is coming just from this group 🤩 To find out exactly how many we are, you can contact the organizers a few hours before the event 💌 Aperitivo euro 11 Siete pronti a conoscere nuove persone, conversare in inglese e spagnolo, bere qualcosa e godervi la serata in modo diverso? Ci vediamo alle 19:00 al Pacino cafè per un aperitivo con cocktail e per una nuova serata insieme!!! Ogni sabato sera si uniranno altri gruppi di meetup, tablo e Instagram, con i quali avrete la possibilità di interagire in inglese, italiano e spagnolo 💯 Pertanto, il numero di partecipanti che vedete registrati qui è solo una parte, ossia quelli che provengono solo da questo gruppo 🤩 Per scoprire esattamente quanti siamo, potete contattare gli organizzatori qualche ora prima dell'evento 💌 Aperitivo euro 11

Let's meet at the pub and enjoy the good company, over a drink and some food.😃 You can eat (everything you want at the buffet) and take 1 drink at the cost of 12 euros 🙃 or you can just drink at the cost of the drink 🙃 ☞ 🌍 INTERNATIONAL HAPPY HOUR IN MILAN ☞ 📆 ON WEDNESDAY STARTING FROM 7.00 pm ☞ 📍 NEXT BAR MILAN Meet new English-speaking friends who are studying, living or just visiting Milan... and have fun! I look forward to meeting you all! 😉 This event is also in facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/130192543665547/?ref=share and other networks, like couchsurfing 🙃, so there are always more people coming, not only the people listed here. 🙂 *** Next Bar - Via Crema, 7 - Milan (MM3 Porta Romana)

**📌 What** Stuck in Milan for Christmas? Family far away? Or maybe you just want to escape the yearly debate about *Panettone vs Pandoro*? Whatever the reason, spending Christmas Eve alone is illegal in our book. Join us at Ostello Bello for a special festive edition of "Paint & Sip." Whether you want to paint a snowy landscape, a drunk Santa, or just make a mess while drinking wine, this is the place to be. It’s the perfect vibe for expats and travelers: no stress, good wine, and new friends. **How it works:** The deal is a Christmas miracle: **8€** gets you a glass of wine and all the art supplies you need (canvas, paint, brushes). Arrive, grab your kit at the bar, and look for the group of people looking festive and slightly artistic. ❗️The Meetup team won’t be there (we are busy eating lasagna), you need to connect with other participants in the Whatsapp chat to form a group! More info below. **📌 Who** Expats, solo travelers and anyone who thinks painting is better than watching "Home Alone" for the 100th time. **📌 How** * **RSVP to join.** * **Join the [WhatsApp group](https://chat.whatsapp.com/HH5z70JhWWD9H15A1yMXm5)**[ ](https://chat.whatsapp.com/HH5z70JhWWD9H15A1yMXm5)— [Essential to find the group in the hostel and wish everyone Merry Christmas]. * (Please please please) **keep your RSVP on Meetup updated** 🫶

Hello everybody, I usually look for events on Saturdays but I can hardly ever find any, so I asked myself, "Why don't I organise one ?" The idea is to meet at **Next Bar in Via Crema 7** (Very close to P.ta Romana underground station / yellow line) at **18:00** and hang out there for some time. You can also enjoy drinks and eat for 12 Euros (p.s. the buffet is mind-blowing). Guests are required to buy their first drinks upon entry. I kindly encourage you to RSVP during the week if you can. I really hope to meet you on Saturday! Don't worry if you can't see many people who've RSVPed, the event is advertised on other platforms, so there will be plenty of people to mingle with. When you get there ask for **Riccardo**. Feel free to WhatsApp me at **+39 334 283 1963** During the event, you'll have the opportunity to join our WhatsApp group by scanning QR codes displayed on the tables to stay in touch. Looking forward to a great time together! Best regards, Riccardo WhatsApp group: On site Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/aperitivoandhangout/?hl=en Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/3522012771345456

**Before the new year begins, you are invited to a quiet, intentional hour of coloring together in silence. *There is no fee to attend.*** Coloring gives your hands something simple to do, which allows the nervous system to slow down and the mind to wander without pressure. Many people find that clarity arises on its own, not because they are trying to reflect, but because they finally have room to. This is not spiritual. It is not therapeutic. It is not a workshop. There is nothing to achieve, fix, or prepare for. It is simply a communal pause and a quiet way to let the year land before moving on. This is a phone-free, expectation-free space to slow down and take personal inventory of the year that is ending. There are no prompts, no discussion, and nothing to share. Just time to sit, color, and let your thoughts settle naturally in the presence of others doing the same. Attendance is capped at 10 people to keep the space calm and intimate. ### How the hour will work: * **First 15 minutes:** Arrive, get comfortable, choose your coloring materials, order at the bar, and hear a brief explanation of the format and guidelines * **Next 45 minutes:** Coloring in silence * After the session ends, those who wish are welcome to stay and socialize ### What to expect: * 45 minutes of silent coloring * No phones and no conversation during the coloring time * Materials provided (FREE), or bring your own if you prefer * A calm and respectful environment * **Please arrive a little in advance & purchase your beverage at the bar** ### Who this is for: * Women 35+ * Anyone feeling mentally full, overstimulated, or tired of constant doing * Those who want a low-pressure way to close the year without rituals or resolutions Free to attend. Come as you are, even if you do not feel particularly reflective or festive. Sometimes the most meaningful reset is simply being still together.

Hi my friends, welcome to "Don't Be Shy!", your favourite international aperitivo 🇬🇧🇨🇵🇩🇪🇪🇸🇯🇵🇵🇹. We meet every Friday (Pacino café) from 19:30 so don't worry if you arrive a bit later, we will be there until late. During the evening you will have the opportunity to meet nice people 😉 and speak several languages 😊. Two simple rules to folllow: bring your smile and DON'T BE SHY! 🔴 Photos and videos of the event will be posted on Instagram ⬇️⬇️⬇️ https://instagram.com/dontbeshy_milano?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y= 🔴 Apertivo/first drink 11€ The bar will serve food until 21:30 🔴 Ask for me (Armando) when you arrive. 🔴 You can write me on WhatsApp 3755246023 if needed. what's app group (communication & updates only) >>> https://chat.whatsapp.com/BSMO1uygZxhHWMrVhCJzlr I cannot wait to meet you all ✌🏿, Armando

Start the New Year off right! Join us as we get together to help those in need at this CMG Gives Back event to distribute food at the Champion Food Pantry! We’ve created a great little community of Movie Group friends! Rather than see a movie this time, we’ll help “Create a better world” by helping serve people in need. Here are complete details and our plan for this event: CHAMPION FOOD PANTRY: The Champion Food Pantry provides needed food to neighbors experiencing food insecurity. For this event, we’ll be volunteering to help with Food Distribution during client pick up times. Our group will receive on-the-spot training from some of their seasoned regular volunteers. PLAN FOR CHAMPION FOOD PANTRY: Please arrive by 2:45pm. Our volunteer time will be from 3:00 to 6:00pm. LOCATION & PARKING: The Champion Food Pantry is located at 1460 S. Champion Ave in Columbus. Parking is located in the lot on Frebis across from the pantry. Please enter through the door marked "Volunteers enter here” on Frebis Ave. A map has been uploaded to the photos. IMPORTANT REMINDER: Our group will be providing the majority of the volunteers on this day so a firm RSVP count is essential. Please only sign up if you are certain you’ll be able to attend. If something unavoidable comes up, please update your RSVP no later than one week prior to the event. No shows or cancelations within 1 week of the event will mak you ineligible for future CMG Gives Back events. I appreciate your understanding as we try to ensure the agencies have the volunteers needed to provide the essential services they provide to the vulnerable population they serve. LINKS & INFO: Below are some links / attachments with additional info/details: • Champion Food Pantry Civil Rights Training: Attached file. • Champion Food Pantry Parking and Entrance: Attached file. • Champion Food Pantry Orientation Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_0wI-AwOYLY • Link with Additional Details / Info: https://lss.vomo.org/opportunity/foodpantrieschampion THANK YOU: This CMG Gives Back event provides an opportunity for YOU to get involved in helping others in our community! But the benefits go well beyond the help we give to others. Volunteering can provide a wide range of personal benefits, including positive effects on mental and physical health, reduced stress/depression/anxiety, increased happiness and improved purpose, life-satisfaction and personal well-being! Plus, the opportunity to get involved, connect with others and help those in need. PARTNER AGENCY: This event is hosted by Lutheran Social Services (LSS), which serves thousands of people in need each day in 27 Ohio counties by addressing the four core societal issues of food, shelter, safety and healing. LSS offers food through the LSS Food Pantries, housing and supportive services through LSS Faith Mission and LSS Faith Mission of Fairfield County homeless shelters, domestic violence services through LSS CHOICES for Victims of Domestic Violence, senior living and health care, affordable housing communities, and other services that uplift families and strengthen communities. Thanks for your help and look forward to seeing you there, Dan

Volunteer with Westerville Queer Collective and the Neurospicy Meetup to build care packages for local unhoused folks, which will be distributed throughout local camps and neighborhoods via Heer2Serve (501c3). Will you donate any items? If so, comment what will you bring Please make sure clothing items are clean and if you’re donating food, ready to be eaten without a stove or microwave. We expect to assemble around 50-100 packages, so if you’ll purchase items, please consider that amount (ie bulk individually packaged candies etc.). Fun and interesting book or entertainment item donation also welcome! Package assembly will take place on January 17th from 10-12 am. Location TBA but will be in Westerville, Ohio.

Some trained COUNT volunteers work together once a month at RMH (http://www.rmhc-centralohio.org/volunteer.php) as Housewarmers (usually on the 1st Sunday from 1 – 5 PM). Some schedule other shifts at their convenience. You may try this out with less fuss by following a "Fast track" or go through the normal process. Fast track • Arrange a time to shadow a COUNT volunteer. Call Dave Nohle at 614-268-9558 (cell). • Show up and try it out. • Complete application, etc. later. Normal process • Complete an online application (http://rmhc-centralohio.org/volunteer/). • Attend orientation in advance. • At orientation you will complete forms agreeing to keep family/patient info private and allowing a background check and tour the facility. • Complete one training shift. Daily shifts are: morning 9 AM - 1 PM, afternoon 1 - 5 PM and evening 5 - 9 PM. • Schedule shifts online using the on the RMH scheduling system (http://www.volgistics.com/ex/portal.dll/?FROM=32895). The Ronald McDonald House (RMH) provides housing and meals for families with sick children. The Columbus RMH is the largest in the world with 137 rooms. COUNT has been volunteering there since May 2014. Housewarmers work with RMH guests to provide a home-like environment - greet, assist with family needs, answer phones, give tours, assist with checkin/checkout, prepare guest rooms after checkout, clean facility, laundry, restock supplies and staff the front desk. RMH Housewarmers volunteer at least one four-hour shift a month. All Housewarmers must complete an application and agree to a background check before they can be full fledged volunteers.

We may pick a specific topic and post in advance or may discuss current events and various ad hoc topics . We would love to spend time hanging out and getting to know one another. Atheist, agnostics, other non-theists, and atheist-friendly people are welcome to join us. Note: COUNT operates a Facebook page at www.facebook.com/groups/COUNT.discussions (http://www.facebook.com/groups/COUNT.discussions/) to promote discussions among members and visitors.

CHANGED to WEDNESDAYS COLUMBUS RECREATION CENTERS require membership fee to play. Register & Pay at the desk when you arrive. $5 day pass is available. I have some extra pickle ball paddles and balls if you don’t have one. Definitely bring your own paddle if you have one and bring some balls if you have them. Legal Stuff: The event hosts/Organizers are just fellow member volunteers. By participating in any event, you assume all risks of liability and injury inherent in these activities. You are responsible for your own safety and for determining if you are in condition fit to participate. You are also responsible for knowing and abiding by all laws and rules during your participation in any event.
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