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.
You are cordially invited to attend The Hassan Hathout Foundation’s 7th Annual Interfaith Event, “FOR THE LOVE OF TOMORROW: Intra-Faith Stories of Harmony in Diversity” on Sunday, April 3rd at 5 pm. The special event will be held at the University of Southern California, Los Angeles – Town and Gown Hall. For more information, please visit www.HassanHathoutLegacy.org.
YALLWEST is a local literary festival focused on Young Adult novels. This year they're bringing in over 125 authors for a weekend of discussions, books, and fun! In addition to bringing in authors, YALLWEST busses in over 800 students from Title 1 schools who get to attend the festival and get a book for free!
They're looking for volunteers to help with:
- staffing panel rooms
- helping to set up/tear down
- be guides for incoming school groups
- helping with author signings
Time Commitment: each shift is 4 hours.
Perks: free parking, a t-shirt, and a ticket to one paid event.
To sign up visit: http://www.yallwest.com/volunteers or email our Volunteer Coordinator Gretchen Schreiber at gretchen@yallwest.com.
View 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.
On Thanksgiving morning, don't miss the Drumstick Dash 5K/10K as participants run with the stars on the backlot of CBS Studios for a great cause. All proceeds from the event go to provide meals, shelter, and clothing for homeless individuals throughout the greater Los Angeles area!
The theme is simple: "Move Your Feet So Others Can Eat!" Start your Thanksgiving morning off with some physical exercise for a great purpose!
For more information, visit www.digthedash.com.
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.
More than pink.
If you are like most people, you know someone who has had breast cancer. One in eight women, and some men, will have the disease during their lifetime.
Now imagine a world without breast cancer. That's the vision of Susan G. Komen.
The Los Angeles County affiliate hosts its 20th Annual Race for the Cure® at Dodger Stadium on March 11.
Sign up at www.komenlacounty.org/race.
Adopt a new best friend for $10 and help make L.A. a no-kill city.
Kick off summer with the coolest pets around at the Best Friends NKLA Super Adoption! Join NKLA June 3 & 4 to meet more than 1,000 dogs, cats, puppies and kittens from dozens of local shelters and rescue groups. Adoption fees start at just $10!
All pets are spayed or neutered, vaccinated and microchipped. And when you adopt, you'll also go home with a new collar and leash, coupons and more (while supplies last).
Admission is free so bring the whole family to this festival of fun that will feature pet-related vendors and some of L.A.'s most popular food trucks. Don't forget, it's all happening at Warner Park, 5800 Topanga Canyon Blvd in Woodland Hills.
Adopt one to help Save Them All®
Adopt a new best friend for $10 and help make L.A. a no-kill city.
Kick off summer with the coolest pets around at the Best Friends NKLA Super Adoption! Join NKLA June 3 & 4 to meet more than 1,000 dogs, cats, puppies and kittens from dozens of local shelters and rescue groups. Adoption fees start at just $10!
All pets are spayed or neutered, vaccinated and microchipped. And when you adopt, you'll also go home with a new collar and leash, coupons and more (while supplies last).
Admission is free so bring the whole family to this festival of fun that will feature pet-related vendors and some of L.A.'s most popular food trucks. Don't forget, it's all happening at Warner Park, 5800 Topanga Canyon Blvd in Woodland Hills.
Adopt one to help Save Them All®
