Welcome to the United Planet (UP) International Volunteering Group! This group is sponsored by United Planet, a Boston-based leading international and educational organization devoted to promoting cross-cultural understanding via volunteer abroad…

Rising Minds works in partnership with Los Patojos, a program in Jocotenango, Guatemala that educates as a means for creating positive sustainable change. Our global outreach has a local aim. We believe that outreach needs to be embraced on a perso…

“ Movies, painting, blogging, dining out, baking, sewing, traveling, surfing the web, being with friends and fam, photography, videography, my dog, building stuff, refinishing furniture, selling my handmade stuff on etsy. ”

“ I am a 2nd year MBA student at Harvard & the founder of Zoosa (www.zoosa.org), a social enterprise start-up which helps professionals find opportunities to change the world and social enterprise organizations attract mission driven, top-tier talent. ”

“ My name is Jenny and I live in Quincy and work in Boston/Rhode Island. I'm looking to make personal and professional connections in Boston and Providence. ”

“ Of primary importance to the MOER Foundation, Inc., is ensuring that we, as a global community, can learn to live with, by and for each other. ”

“ I work for an NPO in Boston, working with membership, communications and fundraising. ”

“ I want these local Meetups because I want to meet some new people and their cockapoos for get togethers. ”

“ From metal detecting (I have a Mindlab Excalibur 1000 that hasn't been out to much), or the paranormal, I'd be up for a group that meets on the weekend. ”

“ I am a certified wedding/event consultant and I run a florist shop in Brookline, MA. Would love to meet other wedding professionals & people who share the same interests. ”

“ I want these local Meetups because I'm really interested in environmental sustainability and think it is a very important issue to work on with other people locally. ”

“ Interested in nice clothing finds. Why are there so many people that read _clothing_ swap and understood _gender_ swap? I'm not sure that I would be signing up to. Perhaps the Meetup software is screwed up. ”

“ Say hello and see what others are doing ”

“ Hi, I facilitate the Nonprofit Connectors Group of Greater Boston and would like to invite everyone to join this wonderful group of nonprofit professionals and volunteers. ”

“ I want these local Meetups because I am a humanitarian and am looking for meaningful and rewarding causes for which to donate my time and resources. ”

“ I want these local Meetups because we run a nonprofit out of Brockton and want to start planning more events in the area ”

“ I want these local Meetups because networking is a must in our field. I work at a psychiatric hospital and I am always looking for mental health professionals to refer my patients to. It is good to have friends who are in the same profession.; ”

“ I want these local Meetups because broaden my social circle,and to start adding some fun in my life. My two children do not need me as much as they did so now it is my time to have fun. ”

“ I want these local Meetups because I am looking to network for myself and others. ”

“ I want these local Meetups because .I found the WGBH Doo-Wop reunions were very sentimental,and I think local shows could have a good audience. ”

“ I want these local Meetups because its important for my professional development. ”

“ How funny is it that there isn't a social worker meetup group already? There's a lot of other groups..Hopefully we can all get together one day. ”

“ I have ADD and would like to meet other local people with ADD. ”

“ I want these local Meetups because I want to meet others working in the field. ”

“ I want these local Meetups because it will be a great opportunity to meet more desis, and to help those new to the city ”

“ I want these local Meetups for business growth in other Areas of the U.S. ”

“ I want these local Meetups because I just graduated from college, am looking for jobs in the non-profit sector, and want to start networking! ”

“ Vegan over half my life, longer than most human beings have been alive on this planet. Read my blogs, which you can easily find by Googling my name in quotes, and outside the quotes put the word "vegetarian". ”

“ I want these local Meetups because I believe in the value of Service/Assistance dogs to assist persons with all kinds of disabilities. Please spread the word regarding East Coast Assistance Dogs and The Tower of Hope. These sites can be googled! ”

“ I want these local Meetups because I want to become more incoled with volunteering. ”

“ I want these local Meetups because I am always lookng for new excited volunteers for our hospice program! ”

“ Hi there. I moved to Boston recently and looking for opportunities to get involved in nonprofits. I currently work full-time, so I may not have a lot of time to contribute for volunteering, but I definately want to know a lot about it!!! ”

“ Hey!!! I love electronic music,let me know about some events coming! ”

“ Hey y'all! ”

“ I want local NetSquared Meetups because 501Tech Club already meets on Tuesdays... ”

“ Hi Tina, I don't knit - can't seem to get the hang of it - but I do crochet. Your project day on December 2 sounds like a great event. May I come and contribute with a hook? ”

“ I would like to share some great fundraising ideas for smaller non-profits with little or no resources.... ”

“ Hi, I am new to the area and have been an active volunteer for years. I am interested in meeting people who like to give back and also interested in learning what Boston has to offer. ”

“ Hi, I just started a research intership in Boston at the Institue for Community Inclusion. I am interested in meeting others in the nonprofit world. ”

“ Hello. Two years ago I worked as a national volunteer for the Student Conservation Association where I provided trail maintanance and environmental education throughout Massachusetts. I am currently teaching at a special needs school and I am intere ”

“ Hi, my name is Michael Tith. I'm 24 yo and a Cambodian American living in Lowell, MA. I'm excited for this coming election and would like the opportunity to help out in any way to get a Democrat back in the White House. Best Regards, MST ”