Support our newest troops with The Red Cross just before bootcamp in Southie's Seaport Monday, or Tuesday mornings!

Volunteer at the MEPS (Military Entrance Processing Station) office in South Boston's Seaport at 495 Summer St. on Mon, or Tuesday mornings. Volunteers will be supporting newly sworn in service members and their families who are present to see them off before shipping out to basic training.  Volunteers will welcome family members, take photos for families prior to the swearing in ceremony, provide a 5-10 minute briefing about how families can use the Red Cross Emergency Communication Messages, and assist with data entry. This role is invaluable to the Red Cross mission in supporting our service members and families.  Minimum shift commitment: Once a month. Shifts available: Mondays &amp; Tuesday 8 am to noon. Make a difference in these soldiers &amp; families lives in just a couple hours a week. Call 781-661-8582 for more details, or apply for MEPS Boston Military Station Volunteer position at: <a href="https://volunteerconnection.redcross.org/?nd=recruitment_page&amp;page_id=316">https://volunteerconnection.redcross.org/?nd=recruitment_page&amp;page_id=316</a>

MEPS Office

Install FREE smoke detectors with the Red Cross in East Boston! 

Join the Red Cross for a fun &amp; LIFE -Saving day of installing FREE smoke detectors into homes in East Boston! All volunteers will get a free T-Shirt, breakfast and lunch for joining us! Teams will meet at the rally point at Donald McKay School and head out to install smoke/co detectors and educate households on home fire safety. Boston residents have been saved by smoke detectors that have been installed during this event in years past! "Sound the Alarm, Save a life!" Register to volunteer (or sign up for FREE Smoke detectors in your home) today at the link provided on this post: ( <a href="http://www.soundthealarm.org/ma">www.soundthealarm.org/ma</a> )

Donald McKay Elementary School

Free Sunscreen from the Red Cross at Castle Island! 

Pop by Castle Island on Monday July 29th to learn about volunteer opportunities at the American Red Cross of Massachusetts and receive free sunscreen! Our team is excited for informal chats describing the work we do and the communities we serve. We hope to see you there!

Castle Island

Free Sunscreen and beach bags from the Red Cross at Revere Beach

Revere Beach, Revere, MA A SUMMERtime&nbsp;Well Spent with the Red Cross of MA! The Massachusetts region Volunteer Services team will be&nbsp;hitting the beach on 7/28&nbsp;🙂!!! Join us as we head to Revere Beach to discuss our exciting opportunities at the Red Cross with beachgoers. So pull those flip flops &amp; visors out of the closet, and hit the sand with us!&nbsp; We will be setting up shop near one of the beach entrances offering information &amp; some cool Red Cross Swag including: -Red Cross Branded canvas boat bags! -Red Cross branded tote bags! -Red Cross Branded Sunscreen bottles! So, walk, run, take the T (Blue Line), drive, or boat your way over to Revere Beach on 7/28 to have some fun, learn how you can get involved, &amp; show everyone our version of a&nbsp;SUMMERtime&nbsp;Well Spent!!!!&nbsp; Feel free to explore our opportunities on line here too: https://volunteerconnection.redcross.org/?nd=lead&amp;a=86561&amp;h=951&amp;p=1283015

Revere Beach

Help run a Memorial Day BBQ at the VA in West Roxbury

Help The Red Cross throw a BBQ for Veterans at the VA Hospital in West Roxbury! Show Veterans you care by helping supporting other volunteers hosting the event! Feel free to come with a friend or two! Point of Contact: Mr. Jack at <a href="mailto:Jack.Kavanagh@redcross.org">Jack.Kavanagh@redcross.org</a>

VA Hospital West Roxbury

Community Volunteer Leader opportunity with the Red Cross of MA (Medford at 101 Station landing, Wellington Station, Orange Line on the T)

Work closely with senior leadership at the Red Cross of Massachusetts. Support humanitarians at the Red Cross working in your choice of our five lines of service: (Blood Services, Service to the Armed Forces, Disaster Cycle Services, International Services or Training Services) Help organize volunteers in a global organization that is over 90% Volunteer lead. Work with other volunteers and paid staff either virtually or in-person. Your support can literally save lives, and prevent and alleviate human suffering. To apply: visit: https://volunteerconnection.redcross.org/?nd=lead&amp;a=77651&amp;h=951&amp;p=1283015 or call 781 661 8582 for more information.

101 Station Landing

Volunteer with amazing Red Cross Development team

Work closely with The Red Cross Development team to thank donors that support our mission to prevent and alleviate human suffering. The Red Cross has five lines of service, Blood Services, Service to the Armed Forces, Disaster Cycle Services, International Services, and Training services. This position supports the Regional Development/Fundraising department. Assist with thanking our donors through acknowledgement letters, thank you phone calls, and other stewardship materials.

Red Cross of Massachusetts

S22: conversations

Wondering what to do in Boston? Places to eat? Free activities? Good for a group? Date night spot? Girls night out? The best things to do? Ask Joyraft!

Best places to go in Boston? Things to do? Places to eat?

Questions & answers about things to do in Boston

Recs 💬

Community recs 💬

S4: top picks

The most fun, cool and unique things to do in Boston. Can’t miss events, shows and experiences. Concerts, restaurants, bars, free things in Boston and beyond.

The most fun and cool events happening around Boston

Hot and new things to do in Boston

Hot & new

Hot & new 🔥

S11: happening this weekend

What to do in Boston this weekend? From festivals, concerts, performances, free events, screenings and more, Joyraft has the best things to do in Boston.

25+ things to do in Boston/Cambridge/Somerville this weekend

Things to do in Boston this weekend

This wknd

This weekend for you

S21: roundups

Our top picks: outdoor dining, free events, spring festivals, best bars, upcoming concerts, museum parties - the latest in and around Boston.  Slug: joyraft-top-picks-best-things-to-do-boston-ma

Top picks of the best things to do in and around Boston

Joyraft picks: Boston’s best things to do

Roundups ⭐️

Curated by Joyraft ⭐️

S28: calendar experiences

This week in Boston

This week in Boston 📆

This week 📆

S20: c+d experiences

Discover new, unique events and experiences happening in and around Boston. Perfect for date night, good for a group or with a friend. Be the first to know.

The newest events happening in and around Boston

The newest events on Joyraft

Just added

Just added to Joyraft

S16: editor picks

The most unique and can’t miss things coming up in Boston / Cambridge / Somerville and beyond. Festivals, food, drinks, fairs, concerts, art and free activities.

Unique and Can’t Miss Things to Do in Boston

Can’t-miss things to do in Boston 🚨

Can't-miss things to do 🚨

S2 (A): top experiences

The most popular things to do on Joyraft. Concerts, restaurants, bars, events, parties, openings, kid friendly, date ideas, free things in Boston and beyond.

Top 20 things to do in Boston

Top 20: Joyraft’s most popular

Top 20

Top 20 on Joyraft

S3 (A): trending experiences

Discover can’t miss events and things to do in Boston. The most fun, unique and cool events coming to the Boston area this spring and summer.

The hottest events happening in Boston

Trending events on Joyraft

Trending 📈

S17: interest based

Your guide to everything free in and around Boston. From events, to fairs, to festivals, to outdoors. Joyraft has all the free events happening near you.

100+ free things to do in Boston and beyond

Free things to do in Boston

Free things to do

S19: interest based

Discover kid-friendly fun in Boston, Massachusetts, and surrounding areas! Enjoy hands-on exhibits at the Boston Children’s Museum, explore the New England Aquarium, and visit the Franklin Park Zoo. Find parks, playgrounds, and seasonal events perfect for families across Massachusetts.

Top 20 kid-friendly things to do in Boston, MA

Kid-friendly things to do in Boston

Kid-friendly events

S18: interest based

Where to eat and drink in Boston? Joyraft has Boston’s newest bars, restaurants and specials. Drinks and pre fixe dinner menus. Cambridge & Somerville too.