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.

Big Sunday Event Giving Opportunity! One-time Volunteer Opportunity Ongoing Volunteer Opportunity
Jan
28
Sat
Rapid Response Team @ Portuguese Bend Reserve
Jan 28 @ 9:00 am – 12:00 pm

rapidresponse2Join Palos Verdes Peninsula Land Conservancy and work alongside staff protecting important wildlife habitat by closing unauthorized trails! Tasks include trail maintenance, building fences, installing signage and more! No experience needed. This event is meeting at Portuguese Bend Reserve.

Please come prepared to work outdoors with sturdy closed-toed shoes, long pants, sun protection, a snack and water. Thank you for volunteering!

For further information and to sign up please visit:
http://pvplc.volunteerhub.com

Feb
4
Sat
Outdoor Volunteer Day: Portuguese Bend Reserve @ Portuguese Bend Reserve
Feb 4 @ 9:00 am – 12:00 pm

ovd_pbJoin Palos Verdes Peninsula Land Conservancy during their Outdoor Volunteer Day at Portuguese Bend Reserve. Open to all, no experience needed! They'll will be working on one of their many restoration sites to remove invasive weeds and plant/maintain native shrubs. Your work will help improve the land for people and wildlife alike!

This event will meet at the entrance of Portuguese Bend Reserve at the intersection of Crenshaw and Burrell Lane next to Del Cerro Park.

To sign up for this activity please visit:
http://pvplc.volunteerhub.com

Feb
11
Sat
Outdoor Volunteer Day: Alta Vicente @ Alta Vicente Reserve (Meet at St Paul's Lutheran Church)
Feb 11 @ 9:00 am – 12:00 pm

altavicentePlease join Palos Verdes Peninsula Land Conservancy for their Outdoor Volunteer Day from 9am to 12pm at Alta Vicente Reserve! They will be working to remove invasive weeds which degrade important wildlife habitat and replacing them with native plants!

Please meet them at the Alta Vicente trailhead next to St Paul's Lutheran Church at 31290 Palos Verdes Dr W, Rancho Palos Verdes, CA 90275. Please do not park in the church parking lot. Park on the street. Extra parking can be found in Golden Cove Shopping Center.

The group will be working outdoors, so please wear closed-toed shoes, sun protection and be sure to bring drinking water and a snack. A reusable water bottle is recommended. Thank you for volunteering to conserve the Palos Verdes Peninsula!

To sign up please visit:
http://pvplc.volunteerhub.com

Sep
9
Sat
Tree Planting @ Hamilton Neighborhood
Sep 9 @ 9:00 am – 12:00 pm

Dear Neighborhood and Community Leaders —

 

More new trees are coming to the Hamilton neighborhood in North Long Beach in 2017!  I am writing to invite you and your groups to volunteer at this tree planting event! 

 

The Port of Long Beach has provided funding to plant 6,000 trees in Long Beach neighborhoods through 2020!  Businesses and community groups are partnering with Housing and Neighborhood Services to provide volunteers at the tree planting events. 

 

Come help build the urban forest in Long Beach with the Hamilton Neighborhood Association!

 

 

The trees will be planted in the neighborhood bounded by:

 

68th Street (North)

Artesia Boulevard (South)

Atlantic Avenue (West)

Gardenia Avenue (East)

Apr
21
Sat
Fiesta de la Huerta 2018 @ 24th street Elementary
Apr 21 @ 9:00 am – 1:00 pm

It's FIESTA time again! Join us for our annual food and craft fair held at 24th Street! This year's Fiesta will feature a composting petting zoo, a garden scavenger hunt, and a craft corner where you and yours can make upcycled planters, lavender bundles, and so much more! 

– FIESTA DE LA HURTA 2018 – 

* Kid friendly garden-inspired activities*
*Delicious food from celebrated LA restaurants*
* Arts & crafts*
*Earth Day plant sale from our solar greenhouse*
*Fun cooking demos for kids & adults*
*Face painting*
* Live entertainment, interactive games, and more!*

Free Admission!

Sep
28
Sat
Palos Verdes Peninsula Land Conservancy National Public Lands Day @ White Point Nature Preserve
Sep 28 @ 9:00 am – 10:00 am

Sign up HERE!

Families will enjoy taking part part in restoring the native garden to benefit local wildlife and the community.

Oct
5
Sat
Clean Air Day 2019: Habitat for Humanity & Conservation Corps of Long Beach @ Seaside Park
Oct 5 @ 8:00 am – 12:00 pm

Habitat for Humanity of Greater Los Angeles

&

Conservation Corps of Long Beach

Proudly Bring You

Clean Air Day 2019

This is a FREE event, open to the public and features free snacks and ice cream, raffles, DIY demonstrations, fun activities, valuable resources & MORE!

 

Hosted by Seaside Park and Long Beach Health Department

Come and Visit the Washington Neighborhood

Enjoy the Washington Middle School Mural

Join us in our Tree Planting on Pine & 16th Street

Aquarium of the Pacific will have their Climate Resilient booth

 

Saturday, October 5, 2019

8 am–12 pm

at Seaside Park is located at 14th Street and Chestnut Avenue

(440 W. Cowles Street, Long Beach, CA 90813)

 

For More Information Contact: Mayra Murillo

(310) 991-9531 or email communityoutreach@habitatla.org

Visit our Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/events/410651329590585/

Together, we can help keep Long Beach air clean. Take the clean air pledge at CleanAirDay.org

Oct
13
Sun
Primal Alchemy: The 10th Annual Growing Experience Urban Farm Dinner @ The Growing Experience Urban Farm
Oct 13 @ 1:00 pm – 9:00 pm

Primal Alchemy is looking for volunteers to help make their annual fundraiser a success by helping provide service of the meals prepared by local chefs. They are in need of about 45 volunteers for this event to work a shift of 1PM- 9PM (half shit options are available).

Volunteer Duties will include:  setting tables, serving guest appetizers, serving guests large platters of food, opening wine bottles, bussing wine bottles and platters; helping with clean up. Volunteers will receive a $25 fresh produce card, a t-shirt, a light meal, and a great time!

Please contact sarah.danielle.gullotti@gmail.com or meassage us on Instagram @thegrowingexperience

REGISTER HERE!

Oct
30
Wed
Alamitos Beach Memorial Trees 25th Anniversary & Neighborhood Tree Planting @ Corner of Broadway & Cerritos Ave.
Oct 30 @ 9:00 am – 12:00 pm

Please join a team of neighbors, City staff, and volunteers to plant trees. Trees reduce greenhouse gases, provide habitat, reduce cooling costs, and increase property values. You can help make a difference. All tools and supplies will be provided. For more information, please call the Housing & Neighborhood Services Bureau at (562) 570-6866.

Nov
16
Sat
College Square Neighborhood Tree Planting
Nov 16 @ 9:00 am – 12:00 pm

Please join a team of neighbors, City staff, and volunteers to plant trees. Trees reduce greenhouse gases, provide habitat, reduce cooling costs, and increase property values. You can help make a difference. All tools and supplies will be provided. For more information, please call the Housing & Neighborhood Services Bureau at (562) 570-6866.

How it Works

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