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.
The L.A. Chinatown Firecracker 5/10K Run/Walk is one of the largest and longest-running Chinese New Year charity runs in the country. The event is 100% volunteer organized and 100% of net proceeds are reinvested in the local community.
Every year, more than 500 volunteers help make the race possible. Please join the Firecracker volunteer team to provide runners and bikers the best experience possible!
Volunteer Days
- Saturday, February 4, 2017 – Goodie Bag Day
- Saturday, February 11, 2017 – Pre-registration pickup, Late Registration, Community Event, Bike Ride
- Sunday, February 12, 2017 – Race day
For more details on how you can help, please visit http://www.firecracker10k.org/volunteer/.
Please contact the volunteer committee at Stacey.trang@firecracker10k.org with questions.
At TREE MUSKETEERS kids are boss, but adult volunteers looking to support youth leaders can put their "Back Seat Driving" skills into action by joining the Adult Partner Team! This is also a great opportunity for you to volunteer with your child whether they are a general volunteer or Youth Planting Supervisor. Pick your schedule as you go, but folks who can help at Tree Musketeer's annual tree planting event, Arbor Day Celebration in March, are especially needed.
Register for the orientation through Tree Musketeer's website, email Volunteers@TreeMusketeers.org or call 310-322-0263 for more info.
At TREE MUSKETEERS kids are boss, but adult volunteers looking to support youth leaders can put their "Back Seat Driving" skills into action by joining the Adult Partner Team! This is also a great opportunity for you to volunteer with your child whether they are a general volunteer or Youth Planting Supervisor. Pick your schedule as you go, but folks who can help at Tree Musketeer's annual tree planting event, Arbor Day Celebration in March, are especially needed.
Register for the orientation through the Tree Musketeer website, email Volunteers@TreeMusketeers.org or call 310-322-0263 for more info.
On Sunday, February 26, you can make a difference in the Jewish community in five meaningful ways and at locations throughout Los Angeles when you volunteer as part of Federation's Community Service Day. Choose from these ways to give back — and feel great about making time to make a difference:
- Day of Good Deeds — At Aegis of Granada Hills, you can paint canvases with the senior residents at this family-friendly event. No art skills required — just the desire to brighten a senior's day.
- Beit T’Shuvah — Join the residents of Beit T’Shuvah in feeding the homeless. In the morning, you can make sandwiches and burritos for the homeless with Beit T’Shuvah residents. In the afternoon, you can help distribute.
- Ronald McDonald House — Join the members of YALA, ages 25-40, to make meals for resident families so they can relax and spend time with their hospitalized children.
- Aviva Family and Children’s Services — Participate in arts and crafts with, and get to know at-risk teenage girls staying at the Aviva Center. (Volunteers must be 18 or older.)
- Jewish Community Inclusion Festival for JDAIM — Celebrate Jewish Disabilities Awareness Month by helping those with special needs and their families enjoy a day of fun. (Volunteers must be 13 or older.)
For more info and to register, please click HERE.
Join our friends from Portraits of Hope, as they are having a 24-hour Paint-a-Thon to revitalize LA County's animal shelters. Everything take place at their studio at Plaza El Segundo in El Segundo. For more info and to get involved, please contact poh@portraitsofhope.org.
Our pals at Michelson Found Animals Culver City are hosting a big adoption event with several other animal rescues in the area with one goal – to find furr-ever homes for as many of the adoptable cats and dogs as possible! They would love your support for this event! For more info and to get involved, please contact n.dubois@foundanimals.org.
Don’t miss the opening of Skid Row Artists at Bolt Barbers during DTLA ArtWalk! It’s a must-see.
Augie’s Quest ALS Research Initiative, is looking for over 50 volunteers to help out at the 12th Annual BASH on Friday, March 10, 2017. The gala is a fun-filled event with live entertainment, dancing, awards, and auctions. It’s sure to be a fabulous evening! This high profile event raises over $1 Million each year for Augie’s Quest. Volunteer positions are available during both the day and evening for tasks such as registration, ballroom set-up, and auction set-up/supervision.
Below is a volunteer schedule:
|
Day |
Time |
Job description |
# of volunteers needed |
|
March 10th |
12pm-4pm |
Assist Augie’s Quest staff in setting up the ball room, auction, and other miscellaneous tasks. Lunch will not be provided, please eat before you arrive. |
8 |
|
March 10th |
4pm-11pm |
Assist Augie’s Quest staff in various tasks throughout the evening including, but not limited to, auction, registration, and greeters. Dinner will be served to all volunteers. |
50 |
PLEASE NOTE: Please be on time and professional. For the day shifts, casual, but professional dress (no ripped clothing, tees, tank tops, flip flops, etc). In the evening, black pants and shirt is required (no cocktail or formal dresses please). Volunteers must be flexible and there are no guarantees to which job you will be assigned. Volunteers may be standing for long periods of time, so wear comfortable shoes. Also, volunteers will not be able to drink any alcohol. Please let us know in advance if you require any special accommodations. Parking will be validated by the Augie’s Quest for SELF PARKING ONLY.
Please contact Allie Kosciak at akosciak@als.net to reserve your spot as a volunteer by March 3rd.
Join Walk With Sally at their 10th Annual Friendship Bowl! Volunteer the day of the event or sign up online to become a fundraiser and make a difference for kids whose parents or siblings have cancer! For more info, please visit www.walkwithsally.org/bowlathon.
Reading to Kids organizes monthly reading clubs on the second Saturday of every month at eight downtown Los Angeles elementary schools. The reading clubs run from 9 am – 12 pm. Pairs of volunteer readers read aloud to small groups of students from the elementary school (typically between 4 and 6 children per group) in a fun environment. Teachers at the elementary school provide supervision and guidance throughout the morning.
To volunteer at the next reading clubs, please visit http://www.readingtokids.org where you'll need to register and RSVP. For more information, please feel free to e-mail info@readingtokids.org or call 310-479-7455.
The next reading clubs will be held on March 11th from 9 am – 12 pm. For exact locations, please visit http://www.readingtokids.org.
Volunteers must be 18 or older to volunteer with Reading to Kids.
For more info, please contact volunteer@readingtokids.org.
