Single Volunteers Boston (SVB) is a 501 (c)(3) Non-Profit non-profit organization that connects singles who share a common interest in volunteerism. Our objective is to fulfill the volunteer needs of non-profit organizations in the Greater Boston Area while having fun and meeting people. SVB acts as a volunteer clearing house, providing nonprofit agencies with volunteers while providing volunteers with a convenient, fun and efficient way to volunteer. We are not a dating or matchmaking service.
The requirements to volunteer with Single Volunteers Boston are:
* You must be 18 years of age or older.
* You must affirm that you have read and understand the volunteer agreement in its entirety. See FAQ's
* You must be single (not married or in a committed relationship unless holding a leadership position). Please see our partners listing for a list of other nonprofit's if you are not eligible to participate with SVB. See FAQ's
* If you agree to participate in a project, you must arrive at the project site on time. Since you are making a commitment to SVB and our Nonprofit Partner to volunteer at the event, please try to give us 48 hours notice if you need to cancel. This gives us time to fill your volunteer slot.
Just Announced!
Come enjoy some fun times/food/volleyball/music along the Charles River!
SVB’s 4th Annual Summer Cookout
Sunday, August 2nd 12pm till 5pm
Come out and spend a Sunday afternoon with you fellow SVB’ers for a cookout along the Charles River. We will have burgers and dogs and grills supplied and paper goods. Come out enjoy some good times, good food, music, volleyball. We will need help setting up, cooking, and cleaning up.
Items needed: mustard, relish, ketchup, cheese, spring water, soda, veggie burgers, potato salad, other salads, potato chips, cookies/deserts
When you sign up please mention what you could bring we will let you know if it is still needed. A donation of $5 a person to help cover
the cost of food, supplies, gas for the grill we will need to purchase.
To sign up please e-mail: svbevent@yahoo.com
July Volunteer Events
Help us to continue to offer the variety and number of events. Please sign up to team lead an event e-mail John at svbteamleaders@yahoo.com for more info.
Saturday's Bread (Green Line, Govt Center + short walk)
Saturday, July 4th, 12:30pm - 4:30pm
Saturday’s Bread was founded upon the insight that, while there were food programs for people in need in Boston from Monday through Friday, few, if any, served meals on Saturday/Sunday. The goal was – and is -- tofill this crucial gap. We will be helping cook/serve/setup for a meal during our shift.
To sign up e-mail: svbsat01@yahoo.com (7 Volunteers)
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Franklin Park Zoo Landscape Project
(Forest Hills T,#16 bus)
Saturday, July 18th 10:00am - 2:00pm
We will be helping with various activities to keep the Franklin Park Zoo pristine. We will be assisting with landscaping and general clean-up projects to keep the Zoo beautiful. If you have not been to the Franklin Zoo before here is your chance to see it! There will be time to explore the zoo.
To sign up email: svbfra01@yahoo.com (20 Volunteers)
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ArtBeat Arts Festival in Davis Square Somerville
(Redline T, Davis Square)
Saturday, July 18th
Shift 1: 11:00 am till 2:30pm
Shift 2: 2:30 pm till 6:00pm
During the heat of summer, artists and festival goers converge on Davis Square, transforming it into one of the area's largest and most innovative arts festivals. ArtBeat includes music, performance art, craft vendors, dance, theater, food, and a whole more. SVB Volunteers will be working in pairs selling tags that support The Somerville Arts Council. Please indicate your shift when signing up.
Shift 1: 11:00 am till 2:30pm 16 volunteers
svbshift1@yahoo.com
Shift 2: 2:30 pm till 6:00pm 16 volunteers
svbshift2@yahoo.com
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Rosie's Place Lunch (Hynes Convention Center + # 1 Bus to Boston Medical Center)
Sunday, July 19th, 11 am - 1:30 pm
Rosie’s Place, a sanctuary for poor and homeless women! Come out and help Rosie's Place serve lunch to poor and homeless women. At Rosie's Place, volunteers are not "extra helpers" but instead are vital to our ability to serve the women who rely on us for both basic survival and assistance in reaching their dreams. This event is sure to fill fast so don't delay in signing up.
To sign up email: svbmeals@yahoo.com (6 volunteers)
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Greater Boston Food Bank (Red Line T, Andrew, + #1 Bus)
Saturday, July 25th, 9am - 12 pm
Do you like to laugh, talk with others, and have a great impact on the lives of others? Then The Food Bank is the place for you! Volunteers will be cleaning, sorting, boxing, and weighing food for distribution throughout the Greater Boston region. It is an amazing experience that you will leave feeling rewarded! Sign up today!
To sign up email: svbgre01@yahoo.com (12 volunteers)
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Cradles to Crayons (Red Line T, North Quincy , + short walk)
Saturday, July 25th, 10 am- 12pm
What a great way to spend a few hours on a Saturday morning helping improve the lives of children in the Greater Boston area. Volunteers will help in the sorting, cleaning and processing new and gently used items that will then be distributed to families who need them most.
To sign up email: childrensevent@yahoo.com (10 volunteers)
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Need Teamleader
Esplanade Association (Green Line T, Copley Square, + short walk)
Saturday, July 25th 10:00am - 1:00pm
Come spend a few hours doing general cleanup and river bank maintenance by the Esplanade Parklands on the Charles River. Exact Location tba. It is beautiful to be by the river in the summer. The Esplanade Association will provide all tools/gloves for volunteers.
To sign up e-mail: svbesp01@yahoo.com (20 Volunteers)
August Volunteer Events
Help us to continue to offer the variety and number of events. Please sign up to team lead an event e-mail John at svbteamleaders@yahoo.com for more info.
More August event to come.
Esplanade Association (Green Line T, Copley Square, + short walk)
Saturday, August 15th 10:00am - 1:00pm
Come spend a few hours doing general cleanup and river bank maintenance by the Esplanade Parklands on the Charles River. Exact Location tba. It is beautiful to be by the river in the summer. The Esplanade Association will provide all tools/gloves for volunteers.
To sign up e-mail: svbesp02@yahoo.com (20 Volunteers)
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Greater Boston Food Bank (Red Line T, Andrew, + #1 Bus)
Saturday, August 22nd, 9:30am - 12 pm
Do you like to laugh, talk with others, and have a great impact on the lives of others? Then The Food Bank is the place for you! Volunteers will be cleaning, sorting, boxing, and weighing food for distribution throughout the Greater Boston region. It is an amazing experience that you will leave feeling rewarded! Sign up today!
To sign up email: svbgre01@yahoo.com (12 volunteers)
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Cradles to Crayons (Red Line T, North Quincy , + short walk)
Saturday, August 22nd, 10 am- 12pm
What a great way to spend a few hours on a Saturday morning helping improve the lives of children in the Greater Boston area. Volunteers will help in the sorting, cleaning and processing new and gently used items that will then be distributed to families who need them most.
To sign up email: svbcra01@yahoo.com (10 volunteers)
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Rosie's Place Lunch (Hynes Convention Center + # 1 Bus to Boston Medical Center)
Saturday, August 29th, 11 am - 1:30 pm
Rosie’s Place, a sanctuary for poor and homeless women! Come out and help Rosie's Place serve lunch to poor and homeless women. At Rosie's Place, volunteers are not "extra helpers" but instead are vital to our ability to serve the women who rely on us for both basic survival and assistance in reaching their dreams. This event is sure to fill fast so don't delay in signing up.
To sign up email: svbmeals@yahoo.com (6 volunteers)
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TEAMLEADERS Needed!
Help us continue to offer a variety of events become a teamleader! This is a great way to participate in SVB, hone those leadership skills, and make new friends. Besides, it's easy! SVB is all volunteer there are no paid positions. Please help us continue to have SVB grow and be strong.If you are interested in being a teamleader please email John at: svbteamleaders@yahoo.com
Help Keep SVB Strong and Growing!
If you have enjoyed your SVB Experience and would like to make a donation to help us continue to be strong please send it to Any amount of a donation you could give would be appreciated! Donations are now tax deduct able since SVB is a 501 (c)(3) non-profit.
Send a check, payable to “Single Volunteers Boston,” to: Single Volunteers Boston
PO Box 52047
Boston, MA 02205Donate to SVB
Or visit our Events page.
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