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
Jul
11
Mon
MINECRAFT Instructor
Jul 11 – Aug 16 all-day

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.

Sep
18
Sun
Wonder Woman Walk for Breast Cancer @ Palisades Park
Sep 18 @ 6:00 am – 11:30 am

Wonder-Woman-5k-logoView and sign up for a volunteer assignment here:  http://tinyurl.com/wonderwomanvolunteer

The Jessica M. Berman Wonder Woman Walk for Breast Cancer is looking for 100+ volunteers to help 
on Sunday, September 18th, 2016. Volunteer assignments include registration, water stations, expo, start/finish line and kids zone.

The Jessica M. Berman WONDER WOMAN WALK for Breast Cancer benefits Tower Cancer Research Foundation, which provides funding for 
important and innovative breast cancer research and patient support services. The Walk celebrates breast cancer survivors and honors those who 
have lost their battle with the disease. You're invited to help support this great event!

For questions about volunteering, or to register a group (10+), please email ​michelle@socalvolunteers.com.

Mar
11
Sat
El Segundo’s 30th Annual Arbor Day Celebration @ Contact Charming for location details.
Mar 11 @ 9:30 am – 12:30 pm

Join Tree Musketeers in celebrating 30 years of youth-led environmental work in the South Bay and around the world. Lend a hand by planting and caring for trees along Imperial Highway in El Segundo!

Register through the Tree Musketeer website: https://treemusketeers.org/2017/arbor-day-is-on-its-way-2/

How it Works

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