Category Archives: Volunteering

Gay for Good Boston is a volunteer group that organizes monthly events that allow you to volunteer your time, while meeting like minded individuals from the local LGBTQ community.

Next month on Saturday, September 9th G4G Boston will work with the Emerald Necklace Conservancy at the Shattuck picnic grove alongside MIT students and UC Santa Cruz alumni to help remove invasive plants and cleaning up litter.
All volunteers should come wearing long pants and closed toe shoes to avoid ticks and poison ivy . You are encouraged to bring water, snacks and sunscreen. Note that only 10 volunteers are needed so RSVP while space remains.

For more information visit their Facebook page: Gay for Good Boston.

The Boston chapter of Gay for Good next project will be on Saturday, March 11th to support Generations Inc. a non-profit that pairs senior adults with non literate proficient children in the Boston metro area. The adults read with children to strengthen their literacy skills.

15 volunteers are needed so register quickly before it fills

Gay for Good will be constructing the book covers that will be used by the participants of the programs – highlighting challenging words and descriptions of the plot in keeping with the themes of their education program. There will be plenty of construction paper and glue to complement your imagination.

For more details and to register link here!

Join this amazing group for their annual outdoor project with the Emerald Necklace Conservancy on Saturday, September 10th from 10AM – 1PM. More details about the location and volunteering activities are on the RSVP page. So check it out and sign up before this opportunity fills to capacity.

Click Here For More Information and RSVP

Unfamiliar with Gay for Good Boston? They are part of a national organization that operates chapters in eleven cities across the United States. The Boston chapter is incredibly active and a LGBT group that I like to write about for those who may be looking to either give back or interested in meeting people and making new friends. Check’em out.

Gay for Good Boston has recently updated their spring events calendar. Are you looking for a way to meet people or to volunteer some of your time? Check out Gay for Good Boston and their series of programs scheduled for May and June.

Tuesday, May 10, 6:15 – 8:30 PM in Brighton: Cradles to Crayons at 155 North Beacon Street which is a 15 minute walk from Warren St stop on Green Line (B)

Sunday, May 15, 11:30 AM – 2:30 PM in Brighton: FriendshipWalks at 640 Washington Street

Saturday, May 21, 9:00 – 1:00 in Jamaica Plain: Little Brothers, Friends of the Elderly at 3305 Washington Street accessible by the Orange Line Green Street MBTA station.

Sunday, June 5, 7:30 AM – 12 Noon at Hatch Shell:  AIDS Action 5K Walk/Run which is near the Arlington Street stop on the Green Line or the Charles/MGH on the Red Line

Saturday, June 11, 10:45 AM – 2:30 PM in Back Bay: Boston Pride March join them for a second year as they march to raise awareness about Gay for Good.

For full details and to RSVP, please check their web site events page.

Helpful hint: If a project fills up, check back during the week of the event, as spaces frequently open up after G4G reconfirms rsvp’s.

Gay for Good (G4G) is a national organization that operates chapters in eleven cities across the United States. The Boston chapter is incredibly active and a LGBT group that I like to write about for those who may be looking to either give back or interested in meeting people and making new friends.

G4G Boston has recently published their spring calendar of events.  Note that even though some of these events are still months away, they tend to fill to capacity so if there is a program that you are interested in volunteering for, please visit their website and register today, here.

Generations in Downtown Crossing – Tuesday, March 15th 6:00-8:00PM

Arlington St. Fundraiser Setup in Back Bay – Saturday, April 23rd 9:00AM-12:00PM and 1:00-4:00PM

Run the Charles in Wellesley – Sunday April 24th 9:30AM-2:30PM

Young Achievers School in Mattapan – Saturday, April 30th 9:30AM-1:00PM

Little Brothers, Friends of the Elderly in Jamaica Plain – Saturday, May 21st 9:00AM-1:00PM

One of my favorite volunteering organizations, Gay for Good Boston, has an interesting project on Tuesday, March 15th with Generations, Inc. –  a non-profit that pairs senior adults with non literate proficient children in the Boston metro area. G4G will be constructing the book covers that will be used by the participants of the programs – highlighting challenging words and descriptions of the plot in keeping with the themes of their education program. There will be plenty of construction paper and glue to complement your imagination.

Space is limited to approximately volunteers and space will fill quickly so register today if interested.  Generations, Inc. office is located close to the Downtown Crossing and Chinatown T stops. Generations, Inc. also welcomes donated children’s books if you wish to bring one.

More information available here

Gay for Good Boston (G4G) invites you to join them make Valentine’s Day cards for isolated elders living in Boston.  Materials will be provided but all are welcome to bring arts and craft supplies.  Cards that are made will be delivered throughout the city and distributed to elders in need of a friend.

WHEN:  Saturday, January 23rd at 1PM
WHERE:  Arlington Street Church at 351 Boylston Street

You can learn more about this program (and RSVP) or look at future volunteer opportunities by visiting their website.

G4G Boston: Valentine’s Day Cards for Boston Elders