From voting to planting at a community garden, there are dozens of ways to get involved and better your community.
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Getting involved
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City Council
Attend a meeting and find out how government works first-hand.
Meetings are held at Boston City Hall. You can also watch live online.
Give feedback
Go Boston 2030
Since January 2015, the City has been collecting feedback from residents to shape our long-term transportation process.
Imagine Boston 2030
Learn about the first citywide plan in 50 years. Community engagement will be an integral part of every project phase.
Boston Creates
Boston Creates is a community-wide effort to harness the creativity of Boston and build a shared vision for arts and culture.
Neighborhood Crime Watch
Address problems across the City through partnerships with police and other agencies.
Opportunities for older people
We can connect you to a variety of volunteer opportunities based on your interests, location, and preferred time commitment.
Love Your Block
Love Your Block offers mini-grants and neighborhood cleanups for beautification projects.
We want Bostonians to help revitalize their neighborhoods, one block at a time.
Love Your BlockFind opportunities
Contact: Neighborhood Services
These groups connect volunteers with opportunities throughout Boston.
Boston Cares
Mobilizes volunteers in support of schools and nonprofit agencies.
United Way of Mass. Bay and Merrimack Valley
Matches individuals with volunteer opportunities.
Massachusetts Service Alliance
The alliance acts as the state commission on volunteerism.
Spark Boston
Let us know what matters to you.
SPARK Boston is made up of engaged and active young adults who want Boston to be the best place possible for 20-34 year olds.
Vote
Vote
How to register to vote
Register to vote in upcoming Massachusetts elections, or make changes to your party enrollment, name, address, and more.
Where to vote
Enter your residential address and a city or town in Massachusetts to find your polling location.
Apply to become a poll worker
Poll workers staff the City’s 255 precincts on Election Day.