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General Meeting - May 27, Boston Common
95/100
Climate organizing general meeting on Boston Common, perfect for civic engagement.
- 6:00 pm–8:00 pm
Volunteer & Civic
2026-05-26 → 2026-06-04 · 102 entries
02
Signature Collection for Rent Control Ballot Question
95/100
Signature collection for a ballot question is direct civic engagement to shape local policy.
- 3:00 pm–6:30 pm
03
Join Greater Boston Disaster prevention/relief/recovery teams with the Red Cross
95/100
Red Cross info session to join disaster relief teams — direct volunteer recruitment.
- 7:00 pm–8:00 pm
04
Become a Blood Donor Ambassador with The Red Cross!
95/100
Becoming a Blood Donor Ambassador with the Red Cross is a direct volunteer opportunity to support life-saving blood drives.
- 11:30 am
05
Office of Housing Stability Virtual Legal Clinic
85/100
Virtual legal clinic for housing stability, a civic engagement event.
- 5:30 pm
- 5:30 pm
06
Join Greater Boston Disaster prevention/relief/recovery teams with the Red Cross
85/100
Red Cross disaster response team recruitment directly matches volunteer interest.
- 7:00 pm–8:00 pm
07
Davis Square Farmers Market
85/100
Weekly farmers market supporting local food and community engagement.
- 12:00 pm
08
One Bead Ride for Kids 2026 Celebration
85/100
Fundraiser supporting Boston Public School students via One Bead's Rodman Ride team.
- 6:30 pm–9:00 pm
09
Become a Blood Donor Ambassador with The Red Cross!
85/100
Volunteer as a Blood Donor Ambassador with the Red Cross, direct volunteer opportunity.
- 11:30 am
10
Voices of EdQuity 2026 Annual Breakfast
85/100
Annual breakfast supporting education equity, a civic engagement fundraiser.
- 7:30 am–10:30 am
11
Be-InFormed Boston
85/100
Free civic dialogue event with conversation stations on important community topics.
- 12:00 pm
12
Somerville Repair Cafe
85/100
Free community repair cafe where volunteers fix items, a civic engagement event.
- 1:00 pm–5:00 pm
13
Strides for Action
85/100
Pride 5K walk/run supporting LGBTQIA+ health is a charity fundraiser perfect for civic-minded volunteers.
- 8:00 am–12:00 pm
14
Workers' Rights Office Hours
85/100
Workers' rights office hours — direct civic support for employee rights.
- 4:30 pm
15
Rocking the Cradle: 172nd Anthony Burns Anniversary Town Meeting
80/100
Town meeting commemorating Anthony Burns, a civic engagement event.
- 5:30 pm–6:00 pm
16
Heels For Hope
80/100
Fundraiser for queer and trans youth, a direct volunteer and civic engagement opportunity.
- 7:00 pm–10:00 pm
17
Fixit Clinic: BPL Central Branch
80/100
Fixit Clinic where volunteer coaches help repair items, directly aligns with civic engagement and sustainability.
- 11:00 am
18
Boston Artist Resource Fair
80/100
Free resource fair connecting artists with city services and opportunities, a civic engagement event.
- 12:00 pm
19
Pride Kick-Off
80/100
Pride flag raising and resource fair, civic celebration with volunteer potential.
- 12:00 pm
20
Free Immigration Consultations
80/100
Free immigration legal consultations — direct civic service for residents.
- 12:00 pm
21
Bluebikes Expansion Open House - West Roxbury
80/100
Public open house to provide input on Bluebikes expansion is a clear civic engagement opportunity.
- 6:00 pm
22
More Than Dessert
80/100
Annual community celebration and fundraiser for More Than Words supports youth empowerment and is a volunteer-friendly event.
- 6:00 pm–8:00 pm
23
Lax & Lager Melrose Youth Lacrosse Fundraiser
75/100
Fundraiser for Melrose Youth Lacrosse, directly supports community youth sports.
- 6:00 pm–10:00 pm
24
Community Meeting: BCYF Jackson Mann Community Center
75/100
Community meeting on housing study for a community center, direct civic engagement.
- 6:00 pm
25
MAAP Tag Sale Fundraiser
75/100
Tag sale fundraiser supporting unhoused community members, a direct civic engagement and volunteer opportunity.
- 9:00 am–5:00 pm
26
Road to Responsibility to Host Adult Services Resource Fair in Norwell
75/100
Adult services resource fair connects community members with support services, a civic engagement opportunity.
- 4:00 pm–6:00 pm
27
Malden Community Gathering
75/100
Weekly community gathering, civic engagement opportunity.
- 10:00 am–12:00 pm
28
Roslindale: 98 Mount Hope Street Abutters Meeting
70/100
Abutters meeting for a new construction, a civic engagement opportunity.
- 6:00 pm
29
East Boston: 59 Chelsea Street Abutters Meeting
70/100
Abutters meeting for a renovation, a civic engagement opportunity.
- 6:00 pm
30
Parks Fitness: Family Zumba with Carmen
70/100
Free fitness class in a park, great for community engagement.
- 6:30 pm
31
Resume and Job Application Support (Central Square)
70/100
Free resume and job application support helping residents gain employment.
- 1:00 pm–3:00 pm
32
Free Drop-in Tutoring for Teens (Main)
70/100
Free drop-in tutoring for teens, a direct volunteer-like service.
- 5:00 pm–6:00 pm
33
Disciplining and Punishing Elected Officials: Censures, Recalls, Removals, and Impeachments *In-Person* *NEW*
70/100
Educational class on disciplining elected officials, directly relevant to civic engagement.
- 3:00 pm–5:00 pm
34
The Long Legacy: The Cost and Continuance of Indigenous Resistance
70/100
Indigenous resistance panel at BPL, directly relevant to civic awareness.
- 5:30 pm–7:30 pm
35
Monuments, Burials & Restoration
70/100
Learn about Civil War monuments and restoration at Milk Row Cemetery, civic history.
- 6:00 pm–8:00 pm
36
Immigrant Advancement Community Office Hours - Copley
70/100
City-run office hours for immigrant community, direct civic engagement.
- 12:30 pm
37
Board Member Basics *Online*
70/100
Online workshop on board membership, prepares for civic leadership.
- 12:00 pm
38
MAAP Tag Sale Fundraiser
70/100
Tag sale fundraiser supporting unhoused community members, a direct volunteer and civic engagement opportunity.
- 5:30 pm–8:00 pm
39
Compost 101 with The Food Project
70/100
Compost workshop with a community organization, relevant to civic engagement and sustainability.
- 3:30 pm–5:30 pm
40
Boston PKF Game Day 2026
70/100
Fundraiser for Peloton Kids Foundation, a charity event.
- 12:00 pm–4:00 pm
41
Blue Line Flex @ Suffolk Downs Summer Fitness Series
70/100
Free outdoor fitness classes every Saturday at 10am, including May 30 and June 6.
- 10:00 am–11:00 am
42
Blue Line Flex @ Suffolk Downs - Title Boxing by Sean Lally
70/100
Free outdoor fitness classes every Saturday at 10am, including May 30 and June 6.
- 10:00 am–11:00 am
43
Cambridge 5K at CambridgeSide
70/100
Charity 5K benefiting MSPCA is a fundraising event that aligns with civic engagement.
- 10:00 am
44
2nd Annual Cornhole Tournament Fundraiser
70/100
Charity cornhole tournament fundraiser directly supports a nonprofit and engages the community.
- 12:00 pm
45
ReStore Boston Program Office Hours
70/100
Office hours for small business support, civic engagement opportunity.
- 10:00 am–11:30 am
46
Boston’s Biggest Ice Cream Festival, Jimmy Fund Scooper Bowl® Presented by SharkNinja to be Held at Boston’s Seaport District for First Time
70/100
Jimmy Fund Scooper Bowl fundraiser for cancer research, a charity event that may involve volunteering.
- 12:00 pm
47
Business Certification Office Hours
70/100
City office hours for business certification — supports civic engagement for entrepreneurs.
- 10:00 am
48
Roxbury Meet and Greet at Twelfth Baptist Church
70/100
City meet and greet at a church — direct community engagement opportunity.
- 6:00 pm
49
Know Your Rights: Housing (Main/Virtual)
70/100
Free housing rights workshop for renters, a civic education and empowerment event.
- 6:00 pm–7:30 pm
50
Who Gets to Shape the Future? A conversation on leadership and representation in science, technology, and healthcare innovation
70/100
Conversation on leadership and representation in STEM/healthcare, a civic dialogue event.
- 4:30 pm–6:30 pm
51
ACE Mentor Program of Greater Boston to Host Annual Industry Networking Event on June 4
70/100
Annual networking and fundraising event for a mentor program, a civic fundraiser.
- 6:00 pm–9:00 pm
52
Dorchester: 6 Ware Street Abutters Meeting
70/100
Abutters meeting on a housing development proposal is a direct civic engagement opportunity.
- 6:00 pm
53
Hyde Park: 722 Truman Highway Abutters Meeting
70/100
Abutters meeting on a housing development proposal is a direct civic engagement opportunity.
- 7:00 pm
54
The Future We Build Together: Roxbury, Chinatown, and CMCB in Conversation
70/100
Community conversation with neighborhood leaders about Roxbury and Chinatown is a direct civic engagement event.
- 6:00 pm–8:00 pm
55
Filling the Gaps: How Can We Leverage Artists to Build a Stronger Civic Infrastructure?
65/100
Virtual workshop on artists and civic infrastructure, fosters civic participation.
- 6:00 pm
56
Copley Square Farmers Market
60/100
Farmers market supports local food and community, but is a shopping event rather than a volunteer opportunity.
- 11:00 am
57
Back Bay and Beacon Hill Coffee Hour
60/100
Mayor's coffee hour is a civic engagement opportunity for residents.
- 10:30 am
58
Beginner ESOL (Central Square)
60/100
Free ESOL class supporting immigrant integration and community education.
- 1:00 pm–2:30 pm
59
English Conversation Practice, Intermediate (O'Neill)
60/100
Free English conversation practice for intermediate learners, fostering community.
- 1:00 pm–2:30 pm
60
Revolutionary Spirits: Libations for Preservation
60/100
Networking cocktail hour celebrating historic preservation, a civic cause.
- 7:00 pm–10:00 pm
61
The Phoenix Boston - Open Gym
60/100
Free open gym for those in recovery or seeking sober lifestyle, supports community wellness.
- 7:15 am–11:30 am
62
The Phoenix Boston - Rock Climbing
60/100
Free rock climbing for recovery community, supports sober lifestyle.
- 5:00 pm–8:00 pm
63
Downtown: 19 School Street Abutters Meeting
60/100
Virtual abutters meeting on a liquor license application, civic participation.
- 6:00 pm
64
Roxbury: 1013 Harrison Avenue Abutters Meeting
60/100
Virtual abutters meeting on a zoning change, civic participation.
- 7:00 pm
65
Small Business Documentation Office Hours
60/100
Office hours for small business documentation support, somewhat civic but not volunteer-focused.
- 1:00 pm
66
Beginner ESOL (Central Square)
60/100
Free ESOL class, supports community integration but not a volunteer opportunity.
- 10:30 am–12:00 pm
67
High Beginner ESOL (Central Square)
60/100
Free ESOL class, supports community integration but not a volunteer opportunity.
- 10:30 am–12:00 pm
68
Beginner ESOL (Central Square)
60/100
Free ESOL class, supports community integration but not a volunteer opportunity.
- 1:00 pm–2:30 pm
69
Nest Box Workshop at Powisset Farm
60/100
Hands-on conservation workshop building nest boxes, good fit for civic-minded nature lovers.
- 1:00 pm–3:00 pm
70
flag football fundraiser for Brookline HS
60/100
Fundraiser for Brookline High School football, directly supports local youth sports.
- 2:00 pm–6:30 pm
71
Parks Fitness: Walking Group with Brandy
60/100
Free fitness walking group in a park, promotes community health and outdoor engagement.
- 8:00 am
72
Parks Fitness: Yoga with Karma
60/100
Free yoga class in a park, promotes community wellness and outdoor activity.
- 10:00 am
73
Artist Resource Fair
60/100
Artist Resource Fair with free coaching and art supply swap, supports local creative community.
- 12:00 pm
74
Family Farm Chores at Weir River Farm
60/100
Family farm chores program, hands-on volunteering on a working farm.
- 9:45 am
75
Nest Box Workshop at Powisset Farm
60/100
Nest box building workshop, hands-on conservation volunteering.
- 3:00 pm
76
Free Ferry Weekend
60/100
Free ferry to Georges Island encourages community access to public parks.
- 10:00 am
77
Build the Future: Career Exploration & Innovation Experience
60/100
Career exploration event, but not a volunteer or civic engagement opportunity.
- 10:00 am–4:00 pm
78
Greenway Food Truck and Fitness Festival
60/100
Free community festival with food trucks and fitness classes, but not a volunteer event.
- 11:00 am
79
New England Hong Kong Festival 2026
60/100
Free community festival celebrating Hong Kong culture, but not a volunteer event.
- 11:00 am
80
Double Take: Skate, Paint, Imaginate - Graffiti/Street Artists-in-Residence Launch Party with Charles River Conservancy
60/100
Free community launch party for skatepark artists-in-residence, but not a volunteer event.
- 12:00 pm
81
The WBUR Festival Street Fair
60/100
Free street fair with vintage market and food trucks, but not a volunteer event.
- 12:00 pm
82
New England Hong Kong Festival 2026
60/100
Free community festival celebrating Hong Kong culture, but not a volunteer event.
- 12:00 pm–2:00 pm
83
Senator Chris Murphy at First Parish Church
60/100
Senator talk on common good is civic engagement but not a volunteer activity.
- 7:00 pm
84
Spring Celebration community wellness event
60/100
Community wellness event with free acupuncture celebrates a nonprofit's work and engages the community.
- 11:00 am
85
South Boston: 722 E Eighth St Abutters Meeting
60/100
Abutters meeting on zoning change, civic participation opportunity.
- 6:00 pm
86
South Boston: 336 E St Abutters Meeting
60/100
Abutters meeting on deck repair, civic participation opportunity.
- 7:00 pm
87
Summer Reading: Cambridge City Growers Seed & Seedling Swap (Main)
60/100
Seed and seedling swap, community gardening and civic engagement.
- 3:00 pm–6:00 pm
88
Office of Housing Stability Virtual Legal Clinic
60/100
Virtual legal clinic for housing stability, a civic resource but not a volunteer opportunity.
- 5:30 pm
89
Bluebikes Expansion Open House - Roslindale
60/100
Open house for Bluebikes expansion, a civic engagement opportunity to provide input.
- 6:00 pm
90
Newton Celebrates Pride Month
60/100
Pride Month celebration with community engagement, but not a volunteer or service event.
- 5:00 pm–7:30 pm
91
Landlord Fair
60/100
City program supporting landlords who house homeless — civic engagement for housing.
- 3:00 pm
92
Designing for a Creative Future
60/100
Workshop on arts and government collaboration — civic engagement for creative community.
- 6:00 pm
93
Brookline Farmers Market
60/100
Opening day of a farmers market, a community food access event.
- 1:30 pm–6:30 pm
94
Medford Farmers Market
60/100
Farmers market providing local food access, a community civic event.
- 3:00 pm–7:00 pm
95
Lights, Camera, Joe Curtatone
60/100
Award ceremony honoring a former mayor, a civic celebration.
- 7:00 pm–9:00 pm
96
Juneteenth Celebration
60/100
Juneteenth celebration is a community cultural event that fosters civic connection.
- 7:30 pm
97
Brigham Circle Farmers Markets
60/100
Farmers market supports local food access and community, but is not a volunteer event itself.
- 11:00 am
98
Free Drop-in Tutoring for Teens (Main)
60/100
Free drop-in tutoring for teens is a volunteer-led educational support service.
- 5:00 pm–6:00 pm
99
Rebuilding Shattered Worlds: Book Talk and Panel
60/100
Book talk and panel on urban renewal and community voices is a civic learning and engagement opportunity.
- 6:00 pm–7:30 pm
100
E-Bike Day: Roxbury
55/100
Free e-bike tune-ups and community ride, encourages sustainable transport.
- 3:30 pm
101
Crafting Civic Practice: An Evening Exploring the Artist-in-Residence Program at the City of Boston
55/100
Evening exploring artist-in-residence program, civic arts engagement but not a volunteer action.
- 6:00 pm
102
In-Person Weekly Hack Night - First Tuesday
55/100
Civic tech hack night, a volunteer opportunity for tech-savvy residents.
- 7:00 pm–9:15 pm