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.
LA Makerspace is a community-based organization whose mission is to foster innovation among Angelenos by offering increased access to new opportunities in STEAM (science, technology, engineering, arts, mathematics).
Program Description: LA Makerspace (LAM) seeks a creative, dynamic instructor with a strong maker background to teach Minecraft workshops for kids, teens, and adults. In this role, you will be responsible for facilitating workshops in public libraries, schools, and private settings based on curriculum developed by LA Makerspace. Working within the framework of this curriculum, instructors are encouraged to customize the workshops to suit their instructional styles and the needs of the workshop participants.
Volunteer Role & Responsibilities: Facilitate Minecraft workshops in locations throughout the greater Los Angeles area. Most workshops are provided through the Los Angeles Public Library (LAPL) system and take place at LAPL branches throughout the city. They also provide occasional workshops for school groups or special events. Coordinate with LAM staff to order and deliver supplies and tools to workshop sites.
Create a safe and fun learning environment for participants, including teaching safety skills for materials and equipment. Guide Minecraft Assistant(s) in setup and how to manage/handle situations that may arise. Administer program evaluations at the end of each workshop. Participate in research and curriculum development projects.
Time Commitment: Variable hours
Requirements: Technical knowledge about Minecraft and multiplayer servers. Familiarity with the online Minecraft community. Ability to troubleshoot technical issues and players’ questions/challenges during a session. Ability to multitask and juggle questions in a hectic, free play environment. Creative approach to gaming aligned with maker ideals. Strong interest and background in maker pedagogy; ability to teach maker learning styles to beginners. Commitment to ongoing skill development.
Benefits: Expose LA youth to the wonderful field of STEAM
Please email your resume to, Ned Martinez-Zavala at ned@lamakerspace.org to express interest.
NOTE: To participate, please email Dimitrios Jones for a Science Fair application.
HIP through Science is a science initiative to help increase the interest of science in the urban and undeserved community. The People of Change, a nonprofit organization, provides community building and learning through brief lectures and hands-on experiments. Lessons taught will influence more children to pursue the science fields and learn about how our everyday lives are influenced by science.
Rules and Categories
Rules:
1. Each student may enter only one individual project.
2. Each student or team must submit a (maximum of) 200-word, one-page abstract which summarizes their project. The abstract must describe research conducted by the student, not by adult supervisors. (grades K-3rd are not required to write)
3. Each student display booth should have a tri-fold or poster board paper describing your project.
4. Students may only be a part of one team.
5. Students will receive additional points on score card if they are accompanied by parents or guardian.
6. If working as a team you must state a problem, statement, and hypothesis for your project. (K-3rd grades are exempt).
Point System: 0-10 in each category
Community involvement: Parental participation – Are the students’ parents or guardians in attendance? (30%)
Creativity: Is the project itself creative and unique? (10%)
Skill: Did the student perform the experiments correctly? Is there any major human error that was overlooked? If something went wrong, was it the student’s fault? (15%)
Thoroughness: Is the project finished? Was anything left out that would have made the project better or more complete? Does the conclusion relate to the project? (20%)
Clarity: Is the display easy to understand? Are all concepts described so that they are easy to understand? (15%)
Dramatic value: Is the display board attractive? Did it catch your eye when you first noticed it? Did the display make you interested in what the project was about? (10%)
Categories:
Behavioral and Social Sciences
Human and animal behavior, social and community relationships: psychology, sociology, anthropology, archaeology, ethology, ethnology, linguistics, learning, perception, urban problems, reading problems, public opinion surveys, educational testing, etc.
Biochemistry
Chemistry of life processes: molecular biology, molecular genetics, enzymes, photosynthesis, blood chemistry, protein chemistry, food chemistry, hormones, etc.
Botany
Study of plant life: agriculture, agronomy, horticulture, forestry, plant taxonomy, plant physiology, plant pathology, plant genetics, hydroponics, algae, etc.
Chemistry
Study of the nature and composition of matter and laws governing it: physical chemistry, organic chemistry (other than biochemistry), inorganic chemistry, materials, plastics, fuels, pesticides, metallurgy, soil chemistry, etc.
Computer Science
Study and development of computer software and hardware and associated logical devices
Earth and Space Sciences
Geology, mineralogy, physiography, oceanography, meteorology, climatology, astronomy, geology, speleology, seismology, geography, etc.
Engineering
Technology; projects that directly apply scientific principles to manufacturing and practical uses: civil, mechanical, aeronautical, chemical, electrical, photographic, sound, automotive, marine, heating and refrigerating, transportation, environmental engineering, etc.
Environmental Sciences
Study of pollution (air, water, and land) sources and their control; ecology
Mathematics
Development of formal logical systems or various numerical and algebraic computations, and the application of these principles: calculus, geometry, abstract algebra, number theory, statistics, complex analysis, probability
Medicine and Health
Study of diseases and health of humans and animals: dentistry, pharmacology, pathology, ophthalmology, nutrition, sanitation, pediatrics, dermatology, allergies, speech and hearing, etc.
Microbiology
Biology of microorganisms: bacteriology, virology, protozoology, fungi, bacterial genetics, yeast, etc.
Physics
Theories, principles, and laws governing energy and the effect of energy on matter: solid state, optics, acoustics, particle, nuclear, atomic, plasma, superconductivity, fluid and gas dynamics, thermodynamics, semiconductors, magnetism, quantum mechanics, biophysics, etc.
Zoology
Study of animals: animal genetics, ornithology, ichthyology, herpetology, entomology, animal ecology, paleontology, cellular physiology, circadian rhythms, animal husbandry, cytology, histology, animal physiology, invertebrate neurophysiology, studies of invertebrates, etc.
Team Projects
All disciplines–multidisciplinary or interdisciplinary.
HIP through Science programs routinely takes photos of its events for program promotion. Your signature gives approval for your child’s photo to be used by Science Pioneers in conjunction with its charitable and educational purposes.
Event Location & Info: Bradley Milken Center|1773 E Century Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90002 | 213-473-3607.
Please return applications by September 1st to your respective HIP through Science location or by mail to THE PEOPLE of CHANGE, P.O. Box 11152, Los Angeles, CA 90011. Any questions, feel free to call at 716-986-6104.
The North American Reptile Breeders Conference & Trade Show welcomes families, students, reptile professionals and enthusiasts to its Pasadena show this November. Attendees will get an up-close view of reptiles of all shapes and sizes including snakes, frogs, turtles, geckos, iguanas, and tortoises – all are available for sale. In addition to viewing exotic and rare breeds, admission to the show includes educational sessions from some of the industry’s most respected experts as they discuss specific species and habitats during various presentations throughout the weekend. Whether you are a reptile aficionado or entering the world of “herping” for the first time, this high quality, captive-bred-only reptile show is sure to entertain.
- USARK Auction Saturday, November 5, 2016, at 6:00 p.m. at the Pasadena Convention Center
Everyone is welcome. Admission is free and includes hors d’oeuvres. All proceeds from the live auction will benefit USARK (the United States Association of Reptile Keepers), a non-profit organization advocating for the practice of Herpetoculture.
For more information, please visit http://narbc.com/Pasadena/tickets_narbc_pasadena.html.
March for Science is coming through LA. The March celebrates crucial roles science plays in economic growth, environment preservation, and public health. Beginning at Pershing Square, join fellow Angelenos (and Bill Nye!) for a dynamic day of marching for science.
Learn more about the movement! And check out their cute pins!
