I want to become more engaged in my community. Should I join a fraternal organization? [more inside]
posted by Allez on Jan 18, 2011 - 8 answers

Are there any sites out there for organizing people to work on collaborative projects or new ideas? [more inside]
posted by Muffpub on Jun 25, 2009 - 8 answers

Hood+Tech Filter: Help me give these kids a fighting chance. [more inside]
posted by dihutenosa on Aug 9, 2007 - 10 answers

Where do you find your volunteer opportunities? [more inside]
posted by karmaville on Dec 8, 2005 - 14 answers

Where can I find a place to volunteer in the Chicago area? [more inside]
posted by frankie_stubbs on Dec 3, 2005 - 5 answers

I am looking for recommendations on volunteer activities to get involved in. I have a fairly open and flexible schedule and would like to help out more in my community. That said, I'd prefer something that uses my skills and also gives me something back. I am thinking something arts-related or involving teaching (I've taught literacy classes in the past.) What are some positive experiences others here have had? How do I go about searching for the right thing? I am also open to working for nominal pay (e.g. working for a good nonprofit parttime.) [more inside]
posted by vacapinta on Dec 14, 2003 - 9 answers