Outdoors

National Day of Service: The Food Project

Join us for the National Day of Service at The Food Project, a recognized leader in sustainable agrictulure and youth leadership founded right here in Massachusetts. Volunteers will be getting their hands dirty at their farm in Boston, helping tend the fields and bring in the harvest.

Sep 11, 2010 9:15am - 12:30pm
Location name: 
The Food Project
Street Address: 
40 West Cottage Street
Boston

Volunteer at the Samaritans 5K

Volunteer on race day at the Samaritans' annual  'Run for Someone Else's Life'. This 5K along the Charles River raises money to increase awareness of suicide prevention throughout Eastern Massachusetts.

Oct 02, 2010 8:00am - 12:00pm
Location name: 
Artesani Park
Boston

Build a Home in Lawrence

Construct affordable housing for a local family with Habitat for Humanity. Tools and gloves provided, just bring your enthusiasm and a  bag lunch! All experience levels welcome.

Oct 16, 2010 8:30am - 4:30pm
Lawrence

Ride for a Cause: Hub on Wheels

Join the Building Impact team to bike 10, 30 or 50 miles through Boston. This ride raises funds for the Boston Public Schools technology program. Bikers of all skill levels welcome!

Part of BI's intrepid team at the 2009 Hub on Wheels.

Sep 26, 2010 8:00am - 12:00pm
Location name: 
City Hall Plaza
Boston

Ride for a Cause: Hub on Wheels

Join the Building Impact team to bike 10, 30 or 50 miles through Boston for the annual Hub on Wheels. This ride raises funds for the Boston Public Schools technology program. Bikers of all skill levels welcome!

Part of BI's intrepid team in the rain at the 2009 Hub on Wheels.

Aug 24, 2010 12:26pm - 1:26pm

Concord to Framingham Assabet River Clean Up

Make the Assabet River sparkle as teams work from Concord to Framingham cleaning trash from the banks. Join this regional tradition with the Organization for the Assabet River and celebrate with lunch afterward. This event is kid-friendly! All ages welcome.

Sep 11, 2010 9:00am - 12:00pm
Location name: 
Assabet River Valley
Westborough, Marlborough, Concord, and places in between

Ride or Donate: Soldier Ride Boston

Join hundreds of people in a day of fun and celebration while helping to support our nation's wounded warriors! Challenge yourself to cycle and raise money for Wounded Warrior Project. Come out to meet, ride with, and honor wounded warriors.

Sep 04, 2010 10:00am - 1:00pm
Concord

Farm for Those in Need

Tend the fields and start bringing in the harvest at Gaining Ground! This community farm distributes fresh produce to emergency food programs and pantries across the state. This event is kid-friendly--kids age 8 and up are welcome. Directions.

Aug 28, 2010 9:00am - 12:00pm
Location name: 
Gaining Ground
Street Address: 
315 Virgina Road
Concord

Help Out at the Lowell Folk Festival

Volunteer at the Wish Project's refreshment table at the Lowell Folk Festival. Take in the sights & sounds of the Festival and help promote a worthy cause.

Jul 23, 2010 5:00pm - Jul 25, 2010 8:00pm
Location name: 
Lowell Folk Festival
Lowell

Hike for Humanity at Blue Hills Reservation

Volunteer or hike to support Habitat for Humanity just like you would for any other charity walk! Get outdoors,  be active with family and friends, and enjoy beautiful Blue Hills Reservation on June 5th. Registration begins at 9am and ends at 2pm, but you can continue to hike until the park closes at dusk.

Sign up for more information on this event!

Jun 05, 2010 9:00am
Location name: 
Blue Hills Reservation
Milton