Big Sunday happily welcomes you to Our Really Big Community Calendar.
We try to include all kinds of volunteering and helping opportunities for all kinds of interests, talents, passions, and ages! As you’ll see, these include volunteering opportunities (one-time and long-term) as well as the chance to support a nonprofit by attending fundraising events. Plus, of course, we include all of Big Sunday’s homegrown events, too! Whoever you are, and whatever you do, there is someone out there who could use your help.
If you have questions about our calendar, or would like to add a listing, please contact calendar@bigsunday.org or submit your event/opportunity via the button below.
In need of CPR/First Aid training? ChildHelp Community Resource and Training Center is offering a course for $45, which includes the book, card and use of class materials; participants receive their card at the end of class. Certificate of Attendance will be provided. Please RSVP by calling Hector De Paz at 323-301-9433 or hdpaz@childhelp.org or Amber Contreras at323-465-4016 X2007 or acontreras@childhelp.org. NOTE: Classes without RSVPs may be cancelled.
Each year, this event serves a dual purpose as a special holiday treat for 1,000 of Venice Family Clinic's low-income and homeless pediatric patients as well as a fundraiser that earns over $100,000 for VFC’s pediatric medicine program. Volunteers are needed in the weeks leading up to the holiday event to help organize and package the toys and books that will be distributed to the children and families during the event. Some heavy to light lifting is required. Groups of 6 – 10 people per shift are ideal; shift times are 9 am – 1 pm and/or 1 – 4 pm. VFC would love to have any group ages 14 years+ and they’d happily address any questions you might have in the meantime. Clubs and individuals can learn more and apply at https://docs.google.com/forms/d/19x1IqklADeguAjYD3MMmQcMYRzjalinho-EeTl3aZcM/viewform. Visit http://www.venicefamilyclinic.org for more info.
You’re invited to Amnesty International’s 2015 Western Regional Conference! Join them November 20-22 at the Sheraton Gateway Hotel for three days of human rights learning, networking and discovery in the great city of Los Angeles, CA. Participate in interactive workshops and programs, learn from exceptional speakers and build relationships with incredible activists working on the human rights issues that matter to you. As activists and organizers, you’ll be challenged to expand your social awareness and initiate change in your community. This will only happens with you – and you're needed there! Get tickets at http://www.amnestyusa.org/events/regional-conferences/west.
Don’t miss this weekly program at the John C. Fremont Branch of the Los Angeles Public Library! Come meet STAR volunteer readers Isaac and Savannah. Read stories together, and learn how to earn a free book. Books come alive for kids when they share the fun of reading with STAR library volunteers. For more info, please call Megan Katz at 323-962-3521.
The Los Angeles County Alliance for Boys & Girls Clubs is holding its 2015 Teen Summit on Saturday, November 21, 2015. Over 1000 Los Angeles County teen members of the Boys & Girls Clubs will be invited to the UCLA campus
for a fun day full of educational activities and opportunities. The theme of the 2015 event is based on inclusion and acceptance in today’s society. We will have positive messages where teens will hear keynote speakers and take part in workshops that cover such issues as online bullying, LGBT issues, teenage suicide, depression and self-acceptance. The event will feature guest speakers that promote continuing education and those who participate on sports and entertainment panels, automotive industry, media and a few others. It’s going to be a great day where teens will be inspired to stay in school, respect themselves and others by embracing their differences.
They would not be able to do this event without the assistance of a great team of volunteers and that is why they need your help! Volunteers will help ensure the program runs smoothly for all participants.
Volunteer opportunities include the following:
- Volunteer Manager & Assistant – 6 am – 4 pm (2)
- VIP Escorts – 7 am – 4 pm (10)
- Speaker Check In & Speaker Room – 6:30 am – 3 pm (6)
- Set-up & Food and Beverage & Lunch Expo Volunteers – 6 am – 2 pm (8)
- Registration & Session Selection Volunteers – 7 am – 9:30 am (8)
- Event Flow and Directional Volunteers – 7:30 am – 4 pm (10)
- Room Monitors – various times (14)
For volunteer activity descriptions and to sign up to help, please contact Executive Director Los Angeles County Alliance for Boys & Girls Clubs Mary Hewitt at 310-303-2869 or MHewitt@BeGreatLA.org.
Don’t miss the Film Series: Mr. Turner!
British painter J.M.W. Turner (1775-1851) is profoundly affected by the death of his father. He forms a close relationship with a seaside landlady with whom he eventually lives incognito in Chelsea. Throughout this, Turner travels, aints, straps himself to the mast of a ship so that he can paint a snowstorm, and is both celebrated and reviled. Tickets $10. Youth free. For tickets and info, visit www.pvplc.org.
Don’t miss this weekly program at the John C. Fremont Branch of the Los Angeles Public Library! Come meet STAR volunteer readers Isaac and Savannah. Read stories together, and learn how to earn a free book. Books come alive for kids when they share the fun of reading with STAR library volunteers. For more info, please call Megan Katz at 323-962-3521.
Yoga in the Garden 2015
Instructor Candyce Columbus
Pre-registration required; please call the Class Registration Line at 
626-821-4623.
Starting with a warm up stroll, Candyce Columbus, RYT, provides a gentle, stimulating and rejuvenating all-levels traditional hatha yoga practice, enhanced by the idyllic Arboretum. Bring a blanket or towel, your yoga mat and water to sip.
Please meet PROMPTLY 15 minutes before the class in front of Main Entrance, outside of the Membership and programs office.
Tuesday Evenings – Fall (5:30pm – 6:45pm)
- October 6, 13, 20, 27
- November 3, 10, 17, 24
- December 1, 8, 15, 23
Cost for ALL Classes (Tues/Thurs):
- $35 per month – Arboretum members
- $40 per month – non–members
- $15 Drop In – per day
Candyce Columbus, 200-hour E-RYT
Yoga practice has been an integral part of Candyce’s life and well-being for more than 20 years. Since 2009 she has been sharing the knowledge passed on to her from many wonderful teachers. Regardless of fitness or flexibility she believes everyone can benefit from yoga. Her classes are well-balanced, varied, informative and enjoyable. She is dedicated to her students and to helping them lead active, healthy lives.
ChildHelp Community Resource and Training Center is seeking foster parents in Los Angeles. If you can find room in your heart and home and are interested in learning more about becoming a foster family, please call 1-877-70-CHILD for more information.
Each year we collect and pack big bags full of Thanksgiving dinner for thousands of people, including vets, homeless families, women in domestic violence shelters, group homes, low-income families with autistic children, food pantries, schools and more as part of our End of the Month Club Initiative. This year will be even bigger! We need volunteers to donate food and pack up all the Thanksgiving goodies. We’ll all enjoy a community breakfast as well. To RSVP, please contact Rob at rob@bigsunday.org or 323-549-9944.
