WHAT ARE WE ABOUT? --------------------------The insatiable longing for adventure, the inordinate passion for exploration, the untamable desire to make a difference, combined with that noble spirit of lasting friendships - that is to us what the 20s & 30s are about. Does such a spirit run through the labyrinths of your veins? This is what we are here for - combined with some laid-back fun and some meaningful volunteer work. We want this group to be a close-knit yet welcoming circle of friends i …

OC Volunteers is a group of individuals that are willing to pay-it-forward through the support of their favorite non-profits and charities. Since we can't support every charity that we would like to on a financial basis, we will post events where members can devote their valuable time to the cause they care about. To join: a. You must join as an individual b. You are required to have a recognizable photo of yourself included in your group's profile b. Please make sure your motivation is to he …

WELCOME TO PEOPLE HELPING THE COMMUNITY (PHTC) MEETUP! PHTC is an active group of individuals who have the common interest to help those in need. Our members will team up with other organizations from all over Los Angeles to provide support wherever it's needed.  We are active, and provide a variety of monthly volunteer events from feeding the homeless, trips to orphanages, visiting senior centers, Reading to Kids, Habitat for Humanity, and other great events. We are a dedicated group of individ …

Animal Protection and Rescue League is a grassroots 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization which works to document and expose animal cruelty occurring behind closed doors, educates the public on animals issues through innovative outreach campaigns, and works with policymakers and politicians to implement humane change. Since forming in 2003, APRL has garnered the attention of national and international media, influenced animal protection legislation, conducted numerous rescues of abused factory farmed …

The American Foundation for Suicide Prevention is the only national not-for-profit organization exclusively dedicated to understanding and preventing suicide through research and education, and to reaching out to people with mood disorders and those affected by suicide loss. Who should join: Anyone who cares about our mission! Whether you are someone who has suffered suicidal depression, someone who has lost a loved one to suicide, or someone who simply cares about our cause, the OC AFSP Chapter …

Volunteer: If you want to make a difference and "be the change," Consider volunteering for worthwhile community service events. Giving back & helping others is rewarding, fulfilling, satisfying, and fun! "Never before has man had such a great capacity to control his own environment, to end hunger, poverty and disease, to banish illiteracy and human misery. We have the power to make the best generation of mankind in the history of the world." "We dare not forget today that we are the heirs o …

serveLA is a volunteer group for anyone who wishes to volunteer their time, energy, or abilities to make the world a better place. We wish to be a voice of hope, compassion, beauty, and generosity in the Los Angeles area by teaming up with partner organizations to serve people in need.

Philanthro is a national 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization whose mission is to engage young professionals in philanthropy, by serving as the leading platform for young professionals to connect with charitable causes through social, volunteer, and leadership activities. Philanthro is a 100% volunteer-based organization that prides itself on its core values of transparency, efficiency, and creativity. Beyond financially supporting charities, Philanthro's greatest contributions are building awarenes …

Nirvana is a 501(c)(3) charitable organization that was created to help local members of our community address gaps in primary needs for food, shelter and safety. We realize that in order for a community to develop and move forward one must satisfy primary needs before any successfuly development can occur. We hope that in partnering with other charities and members of our local community we will be able to transcend all boundaries and bring about change one person at a time. Please feel free …

I am starting this group to continue the connections that have been made as volunteers at Laguna Road . I am trying to make a simple way for all of us busy people to connect during the hectic days of summer so that there is one place we can check to see what is going on and join in on the fun.

Philippians 2:4 " ... do not merely look out for your own personal interests, but also for the interests of others." Hi , My name is Dave and I decided to start this group as the result of seeing the needs of my best friend who has epilepsy. Please join if you have epilepsy, are a friend or relative of someone with epilepsy, or you wish to volunteer and help with the needs of those woth epilepsy. There are various areas and topics one can address concerning epilepsy as a support group so all m …

LIVE, Don’t Merely Exist with other travel and volunteer enthusiasts! Passporters - LIVE, Don’t Merely Exist™ Meetup is a well organized group based out of Los Angeles. Our emphasis is giving back and experiencing life to the fullest. We do this by hosting a monthly food drive, local cultural trips, and participating in a wide range of volunteer events. We also travel to a foreign country at least once per year, via our annual Passporters Expedition, to volunteer and to immerse ourselves in it …

Trails Preservation Volunteer Group of Southern California was started to help maintain and repair hiking trails throughout Southern California.  Since September 2011, we have been serving Riverside, San Diego, San Bernardino, LA and Orange Counties.  It was established due to poor conditions and lack of maintenance of our most coveted nature trails which surround our cities. Our volunteers should be relatively in good shape since our meet up actvities consist of hiking up trails, and other type …

Our goal is simple: to get involved in the community. Whether you're interested in giving a few hours of your time, a day or become a dedicated volunteer, our group will consist of people who want to make 2012 a year of volunteerism and getting engaged with their community. I'l be posting and setting up events around the activities of different nonprofit organizations in LA - get involved with me.....make 2012 an amazing year!!! I'll be posting events based on dates, focusing on the current mont …

The Pancreatic Cancer Action Network is a nationwide network of people dedicating to working together to advance research, support patients and create hope for those affected by pancreatic cancer. Save the Date:  PurpleStride Los Angeles Saturday, May 12, 2012 If you are interested in volunteering, please contact DeAnna for more information! dfederico@pancanvolunteer.org

We as organizers have met some great people and have built relationships through a few meetup groups this past year.  We felt that we wanted to combine the friendship, motivation and energy into building a passion for giving to the community.  We will partner together to make a difference and have some fun building friendships. We will be participating in volunteer community events, day trips, outdoor events, hiking, walking, fundraisers and social networking. This group is open to everyone who …

People looking to get involved and help out local seniors at Upland Rehabilitation and Care Center.

The Tiyya Foundation is a 501c3 community based organization, dedicated to assisting local refugee families in Orange County. We are a group of volunteers with interests in providing ESL Coaching, Soccer Coaching, Family Mentoring and Homework Tutoring to refugee youth and their families. We interested in expanding our group and are looking for people with international development backgrounds and appreciate multicultural communities.

If you are a Radiologist, Radiologic Technologist (diagnostic Technologist, Ultrasound Technologist, MRI Technologist, Specials Technologist, Nuclear Medicine Technologist) or Educator this organization is designed especially for you. This organization was created to bring together imaging professionals throughout the greater Los Angeles area. We will be focusing on networking, outreach and volunteering. These efforts will be designed and calendared based on the feedback of members. This will be …

We are a group beautiful volunteers who do good in our community by volunteering, outreach and community services. We provide outreach for various local women's groups as well as senior and hospice care centers, and we are in the process of organizing a community garden. And the best part is, we have FUN doing it! Each week we meet for Bunco and a girls night out! We are sponsored by the Sacred Sisters Org, a 501c3 non-profit organization in Upland, CA. Our outreach group is called "La Vita Bell …

Started on September 11, 2012, D.O.G.s of Long Beach is a group for people who want to do good for others. We perform random acts of kindness, volunteer in charitable activities, and have a good time while doing good.

Get out of self by helping others. We get together to help people in need for fun, free and to teach the benefits of karmic works. Post needs you are aware of in your communities, and volunteer for projects when you have too much time for your own good. "An idle mind is the devils playground" GOD.

Welcome to Coastal LA Singles! We are a diverse group of men and women from various parts of the coastal LA region (South Bay, Long Beach) who love to share our passion in serving the poor, in giving back to the community and in creating new friendships by sharing our transformed lives with the people we meet. We organize events such as feeding the homeless and serve the community by volunteering wherever there is a need like at the VA hospital, in rescue missions, women's shelters and foster ki …

Junior League of Long Beach (JLLB) is an organization of women committed to promoting voluntarism, developing the potential of women, and improving the community through the effective action and leadership of trained volunteers. Its purpose is exclusively educational and charitable. Junior League of Long Beach reaches out to women of all races, religions and national origins who demonstrate an interest in and a commitment to voluntarism.

This "campaign" is community led, and has been started with the notion that every act of kindness heals our community in some way. Random acts of kindness can help us get to know our community and help end cycles of hatred. Some of the events will be "kindness protests" in which all of us will help remind our community about acts of kindness they can do. Some will be events where we have tons of people hold different signs that say things like : give a stranger a compliment, or volunteer at a ho …

Calling all animal lovers and do-gooders. The South Los Angeles Animal Shelter needs you! Here you will find the sweetest, loveliest animals in the world. Unfortunately, due to budget cuts and very few volunteers, the dogs are NEVER walked. Once or twice per week, we'll go down to the shelter, give them love, give them exercise and hopefully find them homes. We can do fundraisers, host parties, and do adoptions. Volunteering there has made such a difference in my life, I'm sure it can do the sam …

We get together almost every week to volunteer for LGBT rights. We are fun, active and inspiring people!

Serve Day 2013 offers 8 different volunteer projects in one day. Held in the Crescenta Valley on Sunday, May 19, all ages are welcome and volunteers will receive a free T-shirt for their time.