Are you looking to help out locally with good causes? Has your spiritual counselor advised you to rack up more Karma points? Or have you simply spent too much time on Twitter and need to get out more? Whatever your reasons may be, it's time to get out and do some good! We will have volunteer activities all over the Bay Area, with a varying list of topics from helping the homeless to helping the animals. Carpools usually available from Berkeley. Check each meetup's page for details.

We're lively, sweaty folks from throughout the East Bay and beyond who get together pretty much every week to remove invasive weeds and replant native species in Redwood Regional Park, the Sausal Creek Watershed, Sibley and Huckleberry Regional Parks, and adjoining open space and wild lands throughout the Greater East Bay Hills Ecosystem. We help beautiful native plants and wildlife return to places from which they had been absent, get lots of fresh air and exercise in the process, and have grea …

The Bicycel Trails cpouncil of the East Bay was formed in 1987, and helped to create the International Mountain Bicycling Association (IMBA) in 1988. The work of BTCEB is essential in developing the mountain biking culture and keeping trails open for local mountain biking. The BTCEB Meetup.com group was established by the Bicycle Trails Council of the East Bay (www.btceb.org). and is a tool for bringing us all, veteran and new riders, together for a great time. By joining BTCEB you'll be support …

Make your next trip MEANINGFUL! Attend Meetups and happy hours, learn how to travel responsibly and make a difference. Meet fun, involved, interesting people. Share with us YOUR story about the meaningful things YOU already do! With 20 years of experience spanning 75 countries, we offer enriching responsible, meaningful trips and adventure & volunteer travel to the world's most exciting international destinations. In addition to offering the best in sights, culture, nature and activity - each tr …

Want to make a BIG difference on global warming? Volunteers have the power to do incredible things. Choose your scope -- reach millions of people through websites, tens of thousands through educational events and programs, or smaller groups of influential people. Work with institutions like The Exploratorium, California Academy of Sciences and The Tech Museum of Innovation. Local schools. Cities and California agencies. International programs. Kids, students, families, adults -- ways to …

This is a group for anyone interested in participating in local community development and or international development outreach efforts. I’ve always been interested in helping others and participating in community outreach, but didn’t really find a start until some friends invited me to join them in Cambodia to participate in their work there; I loved the experience, and am now taking part. So I started this social group to create a fun way for people to get together and find ways to participate …

The Women’s International Fund for Education is a start up organization currently seeking non-profit status. Our aim is to provide financial support and mentorship to women in developing countries to attend college and build successful and innovative careers to improve their communities and the environment.

The California Wilderness Coalition protects the natural landscapes that make California unique, providing clean air and water, a home to wildlife, and a place for recreation and spiritual renewal. CWC is the only organization dedicated to protecting and restoring California's wild places and native biodiversity on a statewide level. Since 1976, we have empowered local communities and conservationists to be the voice for wild California.

A "weed" is just a plant out of place. "Weed Warriors" remove invasive plants that ruin wildlife habitat, increase fire danger, take over and crowd out everything else, or are otherwise bad actors in East Bay natural areas. "Friends of Five Creeks' Weekday Weed Warriors" remove harmful invasive plants in natural areas 10 AM - noon Tuesdays, at a different restoration site each week. Usually, work is followed by coffee and chat. Great way to stay fit and enjoy the outdoors and good company while …

East Bay LGBTQQ Fun Group rocks! We're all about making amazing friends, doing awesome, queer-centric stuff in the Bay Area, exploring and having fun! Come one, come all, if you're a member, friend or ally of the LGBTQQ community! Our mission is to find queer-friendly stuff to do that's relatively close to public transit. Ideas include, but are not limited to, restaurants, festivals, music shows, comedy, volunteering, museums, hiking/camping/backpacking, dance parties, clubs, sports, game nights …

We gather online and in-person to discuss all aspects of the eZ Publish Enterprise Content Management System. All skill levels (from beginner to expert) and roles (from end user to marketer to developer to purchase decision maker) are welcome. We are an extension of the broader, global community, focused on North and South America. We have two regularly scheduled monthly conference calls: one about the eZ Ecosystem in general, usually featuring an eZ Systems employee as a guest attendee; and one …

Meet new people, knit or crochet and help others, while chatting over coffee or a bite to eat. Come join us! Create knitted or crocheted projects for: Homeless Animals Children in a war-torn country Women surviving domestic violence Soldiers far from home Families who have lost their home Babies and children with cancer or AIDS We have patterns, yarn and ideas to share! This group is sponsored by the Table. www.thetableberkeley.org

Second Act: Love Matters is about creating meaningful connection with others who can make a positive difference in one another's lives through self-discovery, sharing, and service to others. Second Act: it's about time... to embrace your future! Our community is uniquely tailored to the needs and interests of middle-aged people with a certain level of maturity and life experience who wish to find meaning and meet kindred spirits. Our mission is to provide the inspiration, hands-on know-how, sha …

You know you're going to be a great doctor... But AMCAS and medical schools are slowly draining your will to live and your bank account! No worries, come find guidance and be rejuvenated by friendly, non-competitive, and helpful prospective physicians in your same shoes. The meetings serve 2 main purposes: 1. Come up with and participate in volunteer and community engagement activities - something significant you can put on your applications. 2. Provide an informal setting to get general help f …

Welcome! PACER, the Post Adoption Center for Education and Research, is a nonprofit, volunteer-run organization established in 1978. It serves the adoption community in the greater San Francisco Bay and Sacramento areas by offering monthly support groups, peer counseling, workshops and seminars, and referrals to related services. PACER’S MISSION... is to foster understanding of adoption as a lifelong process and intergenerational journey, and to serve members of the adoption triad (adoptees, …

Live in or near Oakland, CA? Interested in local news and issues? What to talk about what's happening near you? Sit down with the staff and volunteer contributors of the East Bay's newest community news and information hub. Tell us what you'd like to see on our site, find out how to post your coverage, collaborate on local news/information projects, and more.

Terra’s Temple is a sacred space and a nexus for community committed to celebration and honoring of the earth mother, in all her forms. People can come to the temple to rejuvenate, heal and recharge. Our events aim to help people connect, create, and heal through a wide array of offerings. Our biggest offering, Day of Renewal, is one in which healing and rejuvenation is provided by a varying group of volunteer healers that offer mini-sessions to those in the community. On the new moons, we host …

Young Blacks of the Bay™ celebrates the "young, gifted and black" of the Bay Area through a variety of events that won't break the bank. Experience local culture, friendship, and networking with open-minded professionals in their twenties (21+) and thirties. YBB consists of people who want to make new friends, business connections, and are curious about Bay Area culture. Furthermore, we welcome people of all ethnic backgrounds, ages, sexual orientations, religions, etc. For more details about th …

This is a group for animal lovers and for those interested in animal welfare. My hope is for this group to provide opportunities for us to: *connect, network, and to support each other in our attempts to improve animal welfare and rights; *spread information about vegan and vegetarian lifestyles; *promote Meatless Mondays; *attend fun and informative events; *join together for leafleting and educating the public... **All in a compassionate, non-violent, loving manner!** Any ideas or sugg …

YALLA ARABI is an Arabic language and culture meetup group that serves the San Francisco and East Bay area. NO ARABIC LANGUAGE EXPERIENCE IS REQUIRED. Everyone is welcome! Ahlan Wa Sahlan! We invite people from ALL backgrounds and ALL levels of Arabic experience to participate. We learn Arabic in fun, interactive and supportive ways by using collaborative activities and instructor-led exercises. We also watch Arabic films, eat at Arabic restaurants and attend Arab cultural events. We heart …

The purpose this group is for all of us singles who are also progressive to find kindred spirits. “Progressives” spans the whole spectrum of the left and many topics – so whether you’re interested in the environment, sustainable energy, peace and social justice, international or local community issues, or animal rights, this can be a home for you. Sometimes we will gather at events (e.g., lectures, movies), participate in an activity, or sometimes just kick back and schmooze or dance - but we ca …

We provide support and information for people with injuries due to repetitive motion, i.e. carpal tunnel, tendinitis. etc., or any repetitive movement, and dealing with chronic pain that can persist.  Local and internationally known experts address our group each month.  For 2012 we will be meeting on the 1st Tuesday of the month. Dues are a non-tax-deductible contribution.  You can use the "Pay online" button, or mail it payable "East Bay RSI Support Group". To talk to one of the East Bay RSI S …

East Bay Rotaract is a service group for students and young professionals, ages 18-35, living in the San Francisco Bay Area. Membership spans from Richmond to Danville to Mountain View. Join us for a dynamic experience! ---------------------------------------- WHAT IS ROTARACT? ---------------------------------------- Rotaract is a service club for young men and women ages 18-35. It is sponsored by international service organization Rotary International. Rotaract brings together students and you …

DragonMax is a Dragon Boat Club that practices year-round in Berkeley, California. It is sponsored by the Berkeley Racing Canoe Center (BRCC) and supports many community projects throughout the Bay Area. We welcome all types of paddlers into the club, which fields both competitive and recreational crews for local and out-of-town races. You are invited to join and participate. You'll get a workout while meeting new people. It's a lot of fun!

This group is for mid-life women who are new to the area or have found ourselves, through retirement or other life events, looking for more friends and a stronger sense of community. We're active women aged 50s-60s (-ish), living in or near the Oakland/Berkeley/El Cerrito corridor, who want to enjoy life and expand our social horizons with other wonderful women in the area. Activities will be determined by the group but may include: Bay area cultural events, hiking and walking in local parks, ca …

A group to help SF Bay Area science educators get together, and share information about other science educator gatherings. Most of us belong to other science teacher organizations (NSTA, CSTA, AAPT, NESTA, etc.), but there are so many of us in the SF Bay Area that we certainly can share and develop ideas here locally. The goal of this group is not to replace our national and state science teacher organizations, but instead to develop opportunities for us to share with each other in more low-dema …

Are you a budding or experienced entrepreneur? Pitch Mixer is guided by the principle that ideas don't flourish as meta-thought, rather they gain momentum out in the open, with support of evaluations, feedback, and iteration by resourceful people. Pitch Mixer engages the East Bay  startup community by running monthly entrepreneur forums where entrepreneurs can pitch their ideas to a judging panel who will evaluate the idea and provide feedback and recommendations based on the quality of the pitc …