Would you like to make a difference abroad? Explore new cultures… meet new people…or just have some fun? Join over 20,000 volunteers abroad and make a difference while creating memorable experiences that will stay with you forever! The range of supported volunteer projects, challenges and meaningful tours is endless. Volunteer vacation travel programs in 24 countries for, over 15 years, is owned by First Choice/TUI Travel and is the worlds largest volunteer vacation travel company. We also offer …

The Proficient Professionals Meetup group is a business-network and career-enhancement group dedicated to helping business owners, entrepreneurs, and job seekers in enhancing the skills they need to gain more business and make a prosperous living. The Proficient Professionals Meetup group will provide members with educational and informative programs, events, seminars, and workshops that will develop skills, enhance talents, spark interest, and elevate lives.  

Join FREE Today! Annual Membership Dues Waived Chicago International Crowd Funding Meetup Group will enable members to connect, engage and share the latest tips and tools in the exciting world of Crowd-Sourced Funding, or Crowd Funding. Annual membership dues are waived up to 100 members. PRESIDENT BARACK OBAMA SIGNING JOBS ACT OF 2012 INTO LAW THURSDAY APRIL 5, 2012 According to White House deputy press secretary Josh  Earnest, "the President will sign the Jobs Act.  You will recall this is b …

Support 100% Paid Internships The Paid Internship Meetup Group was inspired by a movie short made by an Iowa college student. "Is Your Dream Unpaid Internship Illegal" asks college students to examine if their dream unpaid internship is illegal. The mission of Paid Internships Meetup Group is to rally interns together and educate them about unpaid internships that are illegal. Additionally, Paid Internships Meetup Group will connect, engage and share resources to each and every member on how t …

This group will meet to learn about the new crowd funding laws passed in the recent JOBS act and help prepare small businesses and entrepreneurs for raising capital through selling equity in their businesses using approved intermediaries. A couple of great articles to learn more about crowd funding, the JOBS act and more can be read here http://www.entrepreneur.com/article/223290 http://www.fridayfirm.com/news/449-alert040612

Software development professionals in downtown Chicago who made Microsoft .NET their tool of choice.  The core purpose of this group is to strengthen the Chicago .NET community through knowledge sharing and networking.  Meetup topics focus on the Microsoft stack, attempting to balance basic concepts with advanced concepts.  Once in a while, we'll branch out into OpenSource technologies.   Note to recruiters and job seekers: there is a Job Board forum in the Discussions tab of this website.

4-days after the 2010 earthquake struck Haiti, Chicagoans of this Meetup started spreading the message that HAITI needs help for a long, long time. One of the inspiration to start this group was an e-mail received 1-day after the earthquake, from Meetup co-founder Scott Helferman. He suggested to think about how to help Haiti by means of using a Meetup. Obviously if you’ve donated your share already, kindly pass this information to someone who likes to further help. Honestly your word-of-mouth p …

… (http://www.FAN-Chicago.org/) To accomplish this mission, we have launched several initiatives (and will be starting up several new ones) including: -Adobofest : A picnic that brings people together for our national dish, cultural activities, sharing and some friendly competition -Jobs Board: Check out our Jobs Board and join our FAN group on LinkedIn.com -- http://www.linkedin.com/groups?gid=1919678&trk=hb_side_g -Tagalog classes: basic and advanced series to help non-native speakers improve th …

… There is no charge to attend, so if you are currently "in between jobs" come stop by and network!

… Many of us have big jobs and lead others. Many are in transition from a job lost.  Many are women that don't have to work.  Some of us have children, some don't.  Some of us are in a bad place after a divorce or widowhood and some are well on the path of healing.  We are all women and women support each other. If you need support and friendships this is indeed the place for you.  If you are happy, healthy and whole, this too is a place for you because you can "pay it forward" and help someone th …

… Many of us have big jobs and lead others. Many are in transition from a job lost.  Many are women that don't have to work.  Some of us have children, some don't.  Some of us are in a bad place after a divorce or widowhood and some are well on the path of healing.  We are all women and women support each other.   If you need support and friendships this is indeed the place for you.  If you are happy, healthy and whole, this too is a place for you because you can "pay it forward" and help someone …

… Join me in getting POTUS reelected so he can finish what he started and we can get the Jobs Act passed! Are you in?

… It also paves the way for shedding weight, releasing outdated beliefs and letting go of relationships, jobs or time commitments that no longer fit. Clearing your clutter can take days, hours, months or years, depending on the size of the project and your level of engagement. These classes afe designed to help you clarify what is essential and what is extraneous and to motivate you to clear out whatever keeps you from true purpose! Join the class and keep moving FULL STEAM AHEAD!    

ADHD is as prevalent among grown-ups as children - and it's just as essential to manage the condition with a range of behavioral, organizational and other techniques. This is a support group for adults with ADD/ADHD and people who suspect they might have ADHD due to issues with procrastination, organization and time management. We usually meet 6:00 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. on the 1st and 3rd Thursday of each month to discuss challenges and share information and experiences in a supportive environment. …

Since 1919, The Illinois Federation of Business Women's Club (IFBPWC) has been empowering working women to achieve their full potential through advocacy, education, and information. The Downtown Chicago IFBWC Chapter formed in the Fall of 2007. We are an all-volunteer, membership-based organization, comprised of professional women of all ages and professions. We meet in downtown Chicago for monthly for brown bag lunches and occasional after-work events Meeting topics are focused on issues impact …

Get off of that couch and come hang out with us! It's so easy to stay home curled up under your blankie, but let's make some changes this year! It's time to get out more and start living life! Ladies, if you want to expand your social circle, network & get out of the house and do something fun, this is the group for you! Let's make time to get away from the every day pressures of life and enjoy each other's company. I envision this being a diverse group of friendly ladies, ages 18 to 45ish, from …