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
Mar
19
Sat
Volunteer: FRC Easter Family Fun Day @ Family Rescue Center
Mar 19 @ 10:30 am – 3:30 pm

Our friends at Family Rescue Center are in need of a few hardworking volunteers to assist with their March 19 Easter Family Fun Day.  They are especially in need of those who can share a special talent or activity with the children attending this event.  For more information, please contact Robin Noll at robnrobfilms@yahoo.com.

Apr
16
Sat
Community Garden Days: Garden School Foundation @ 24th Street School Garden
Apr 16 @ 9:00 am – 1:00 pm

Once a month, volunteers and community partners come together at the Garden School Foundation’s 24th Street School Garden to have some fun in the sun, enjoy delicious, garden-fresh snacks, and get vital work done that keeps their living classrooms beautiful for the kids they serve. They also have a cooking or gardening workshop during each workday, where volunteers can learn & get inspired about food, from seed to table.

To volunteer, please contact Shelby Crowell at shelby@gardenschoolfoundation.

Upcoming date:

May 7

May
1
Sun
Verdugo Mountains 10K Trail Run & Hike @ Brand Park
May 1 @ 7:00 am – 1:00 pm

Thank you for your interest in the 2016 Verdugo Mountains 10K Trail Run and Hike. No experience required-share your skills and learn new ones! As a volunteer you will meet new friends, have fun and know you have contributed to your community!

All volunteers must complete the volunteer form and waiver. Volunteers under 18 years of age must have a parental/guardian consent (minimum age requirement is 16 years old). Volunteer shifts will be assigned on a first come, first serve basis. They include: Registration Crew, Water Stations Crew, Finish Line Crew, Expo Crew, Pancake Breakfast Crew, Clean Up Crew, etc. All volunteers may be asked to stay in their assigned areas to assist with cleanup which may include taking down canopies, tables, chairs, etc.

Volunteers will receive a volunteer t-shirt, race information badge, and enjoy a delicious pancake breakfast.  For more info, please contact Patty Betancourt.

May
7
Sat
Community Garden Days: Garden School Foundation @ 24th Street School Garden
May 7 @ 9:00 am – 1:00 pm

Once a month, volunteers and community partners come together at the Garden School Foundation’s 24th Street School Garden to have some fun in the sun, enjoy delicious, garden-fresh snacks, and get vital work done that keeps their living classrooms beautiful for the kids they serve. They also have a cooking or gardening workshop during each workday, where volunteers can learn & get inspired about food, from seed to table.

To volunteer, please contact Shelby Crowell at shelby@gardenschoolfoundation

Jul
20
Wed
Care for Trees in Our Urban Forest! @ El Segundo, CA, USA
Jul 20 @ 3:00 pm – Jul 20 @ 5:00 pm

Join TREE MUSKETEERS Community Forester and volunteers as they care for trees in El Segundo's urban forests!

Activities include watering, mulching, weeding, pruning and litter abatement. Tree Musketeers provides the tools and know-how, you just need to come ready to "dig in" to your community.

Please email to register and learn exact meeting location in El Segundo.

For more info, please visit https://treemusketeers.org/how-to-help/volunteer-calendar/.SONY DSC

Sep
24
Sat
WAM Block Party: Emerson Avenue Community Garden @ Emerson Avenue Community Garden
Sep 24 @ 10:00 am – Sep 24 @ 8:00 pm

Final_WAMpostcardThe Emerson Avenue Community Garden Club is hosting the first annual Westchester Arts & Music (aka WAM!) Block Party, a free, day-long celebration filled with live music/dance, art, food and community. They’re closing down the street and opening up the garden for arts and crafts activities for all ages and a diverse mix of performances, vendors and food trucks, including Kogi BBQ! Come celebrate Westchester’s 75th Anniversary!  To register, please visit http://wamblockparty.org/#wam.

 

Oct
22
Sat
Website Weekend @ OpenX
Oct 22 – Oct 24 all-day

Website Weekend is a weekend-long hackathon where teams of digital professionals, including designers, developers, copy writers, and more, are paired up with local nonprofit organizations. Over the course of the weekend, the teams will work closely with representatives from the nonprofit organizations to design, develop and launch new websites for the nonprofits. We need help from experienced web developers and designers, user experience professionals, copy writers, digital marketers, and more. We also need help with general volunteer tasks: handling checkins, cleanup, making sure lunch and breakfast are served, and that everyone has everything they need to be comfortable and productive.  For more info, please visit http://websiteweekend.la/.

May
6
Sat
Second City Hollywood Open House @ Second City Hollywood
May 6 all-day

On Saturday, May 6th, The Second City Hollywood is giving back to the community with a day of FREE workshops & shows! Reservations are recommended but walk-ups on the day of are always welcome.

FREE workshops offered in Improv, Musical Improv, Writing for TV/Film, Writing Comedy, Stand-Up, Long Form Improv, Kid Improv (6-7yr), and Kid & Teen Improv (8-18yr).

FREE shows from noon-10pm with the noon at 3 pm shows being family friendly.

See full schedule by clicking HERE!

May
9
Wed
Senior Resident Event – Mother’s Day Tea Party @ SEASONS at La Palma
May 9 @ 9:30 am – 11:00 am

Volunteer Tasks:

  • Set up the community room/ tables with ornaments
  • Prepare/ set up tea/ drinks/ food
  • Greet residents
  • Help serve food plates and drinks to residents
  • Do carnation corsages for attendees

Where: SEASONS at La Palma – 7061 Walker St., La Palma, CA 90623

DateWednesday, May 9th, 2018

TimeWe will need volunteers to show up at 9:30 am for prep time.

We will need at least 3-4 volunteers

 

Volunteermatch Link: https://www.volunteermatch.org/search/opp2915647.jsp

Dec
2
Sun
NCJW | LA Annual Clothing Giveaway @ NCJW | LA
Dec 2 all-day

Join us the weekend of December 1 and 2, 2018 – RAIN OR SHINE!

The Giveaway is a single-day event that provides free, gently used clothing to more than 2,000 women, men, and children at the start of the holiday season.

We need 120 volunteers to help sort clothing, greet our guests, keep our giveaway tables freshly and fully stocked, and assist with event cleanup. Breakfast and lunch are provided for volunteers.

The Clothing Giveaway takes place at our headquarters in the Fairfax District of Los Angeles:

543 N Fairfax Ave., Los Angeles, CA 90036.

Parking restrictions in the area are eased for the event.

Volunteers must be at least 17 years-old. Community service credit/certificates will be given to all students.

How it Works

You can SEARCH by scrolling through the Months or by selecting different Categories or Tag functions. For a totally different view, try the Posterboard or Stream options! Feel free to submit an item for the calendar by clicking the “Submit Your Event / Opportunity” button above at the right-hand side of the page. Questions? Email calendar@bigsunday.org.