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
26
Tue
Partners in Care: Arthritis Exercise Class @ The Village at Ed Gould Plaza
Jul 26 @ 3:00 pm – 4:00 pm

​Join Partners in Care for their Arthritis Exercise, Session 5 of 12!  

Interested in teaching a similar class?  Please check out the following information:

 

  • Do you enjoy working with people, teaching, and /or public speaking?
  • Are you interested in promoting healthy lifestyles and helping people improve their health?Partners in Care Fdn.
  • Are you available to facilitate workshops a few hours a week?

If so, Partners in Care, a nonprofit organization focused on aging and health has a great opportunity for you to make a difference! They are looking for leaders to facilitate Evidenced- based health workshops in areas throughout Los Angeles.

The programs you can facilitate are:

  • Healthier Living (Chronic Disease Self-Management Program) – This six-week workshop is designed for people with chronic conditions. It addresses physical, mental, emotional and social challenges – in an interactive and proactive group setting and is proven to boost health and well-being.

     

    • This training is also offered in Spanish!
  • Diabetes Self- Management Program – The six-week, evidence-based workshop designed to empower participants through a mutually supportive and interactive education process. Participants learn to take charge and control their diabetes, understand and deal with emotions, manage medications, work with doctors and make weekly action plans for exercise and healthy eating.

     

    • This training is also offered in Spanish!
  • Matter of Balance- Participants meet for two hours, once or twice a week for a total of eight sessions. They learn to view falls and the fear of falling as controllable, set realistic goals to increase activity, change their environment to reduce fall risk factors and exercise to increase strength and balance.
  • Arthritis Foundation Exercise Program-This program offers low impact exercises and gentle activities to help increase joint flexibility, range of motion and to help maintain muscle strength. Participants meet for one hour twice a week over six weeks.

     

    • This training is completely online with an online exam at the end.
    • You will need a CPR/AED certification to facilitate this program.
    • Partners in Care will pay for the training and certification if the leader commits to doing a certain number of workshops.

Ideal Abilities and Requirements:

  • Possess good communication and interpersonal skills
  • Exhibits enthusiasm
  • Dependable and consistent
  • Able to read and follow script
  • Comfortable in front of small group
  • Drives own vehicle

If you are interested, please contact 818-408-5219 or email EBPrograms@picf.org for more information on how to get started!

Jul
27
Wed
Partners in Care: Arthritis Exercise Class @ YWCA
Jul 27 @ 9:30 am – 10:30 am

​Join Partners in Care for their Arthritis Exercise, Session 9 of 12!  

Interested in teaching a similar class?  Please check out the following information:

  • Do you enjoy working with people, teaching, and /or public speaking?
  • Are you interested in promoting healthy lifestyles and helping people improve their health?
  • Are you available to facilitate workshops a few hours a Partners in Care Fdn.week?

If so, Partners in Care, a nonprofit organization focused on aging and health has a great opportunity for you to make a difference! They are looking for leaders to facilitate Evidenced- based health workshops in areas throughout Los Angeles.

The programs you can facilitate are:

  • Healthier Living (Chronic Disease Self-Management Program) – This six-week workshop is designed for people with chronic conditions. It addresses physical, mental, emotional and social challenges – in an interactive and proactive group setting and is proven to boost health and well-being.

     

     

    • This training is also offered in Spanish!
  • Diabetes Self- Management Program – The six-week, evidence-based workshop designed to empower participants through a mutually supportive and interactive education process. Participants learn to take charge and control their diabetes, understand and deal with emotions, manage medications, work with doctors and make weekly action plans for exercise and healthy eating.

     

     

    • This training is also offered in Spanish!
  • Matter of Balance- Participants meet for two hours, once or twice a week for a total of eight sessions. They learn to view falls and the fear of falling as controllable, set realistic goals to increase activity, change their environment to reduce fall risk factors and exercise to increase strength and balance.
  • Arthritis Foundation Exercise Program-This program offers low impact exercises and gentle activities to help increase joint flexibility, range of motion and to help maintain muscle strength. Participants meet for one hour twice a week over six weeks.

     

     

    • This training is completely online with an online exam at the end.
    • You will need a CPR/AED certification to facilitate this program.
    • Partners in Care will pay for the training and certification if the leader commits to doing a certain number of workshops.

Ideal Abilities and Requirements:

  • Possess good communication and interpersonal skills
  • Exhibits enthusiasm
  • Dependable and consistent
  • Able to read and follow script
  • Comfortable in front of small group
  • Drives own vehicle

If you are interested, please contact 818-408-5219 or email EBPrograms@picf.org for more information on how to get started!

Partners in Care: Arthritis Exercise Class @ Reseda East
Jul 27 @ 2:00 pm – 3:00 pm

​Join Partners in Care for their Arthritis Exercise, Session 9 of 12!  

Interested in teaching a similar class?  Please check out the following information:

 

  • Do you enjoy working with people, teaching, and /or public speaking?
  • Are you interested in promoting healthy lifestyles and helping people improve their health?
  • Are you available to facilitate workshops a few hours a week?

If so, Partners in Care, a nonprofit organization focuPartners in Care Fdn.sed on aging and health has a great opportunity for you to make a difference! They are looking for leaders to facilitate Evidenced- based health workshops in areas throughout Los Angeles.

The programs you can facilitate are:

  • Healthier Living (Chronic Disease Self-Management Program) – This six-week workshop is designed for people with chronic conditions. It addresses physical, mental, emotional and social challenges – in an interactive and proactive group setting and is proven to boost health and well-being.

     

     

    • This training is also offered in Spanish!
  • Diabetes Self- Management Program – The six-week, evidence-based workshop designed to empower participants through a mutually supportive and interactive education process. Participants learn to take charge and control their diabetes, understand and deal with emotions, manage medications, work with doctors and make weekly action plans for exercise and healthy eating.

     

     

    • This training is also offered in Spanish!
  • Matter of Balance- Participants meet for two hours, once or twice a week for a total of eight sessions. They learn to view falls and the fear of falling as controllable, set realistic goals to increase activity, change their environment to reduce fall risk factors and exercise to increase strength and balance.
  • Arthritis Foundation Exercise Program-This program offers low impact exercises and gentle activities to help increase joint flexibility, range of motion and to help maintain muscle strength. Participants meet for one hour twice a week over six weeks.

     

     

    • This training is completely online with an online exam at the end.
    • You will need a CPR/AED certification to facilitate this program.
    • Partners in Care will pay for the training and certification if the leader commits to doing a certain number of workshops.

Ideal Abilities and Requirements:

  • Possess good communication and interpersonal skills
  • Exhibits enthusiasm
  • Dependable and consistent
  • Able to read and follow script
  • Comfortable in front of small group
  • Drives own vehicle

If you are interested, please contact 818-408-5219 or email EBPrograms@picf.org for more information on how to get started!

Partners in Care: Arthritis Exercise Class @ Casa De Las Hermanitas
Jul 27 @ 2:00 pm – 3:00 pm

​Join Partners in Care for their Arthritis Exercise, Session 2 of 12!  

Interested in teaching a similar class?  Please check out the following information:

 

  • Do you enjoy working with people, teaching, and /or public speaking?
  • Are you interested in promoting healthy lifestyles and helpinPartners in Care Fdn.g people improve their health?
  • Are you available to facilitate workshops a few hours a week?

If so, Partners in Care, a nonprofit organization focused on aging and health has a great opportunity for you to make a difference! They are looking for leaders to facilitate Evidenced- based health workshops in areas throughout Los Angeles.

The programs you can facilitate are:

  • Healthier Living (Chronic Disease Self-Management Program) – This six-week workshop is designed for people with chronic conditions. It addresses physical, mental, emotional and social challenges – in an interactive and proactive group setting and is proven to boost health and well-being.

     

    • This training is also offered in Spanish!
  • Diabetes Self- Management Program – The six-week, evidence-based workshop designed to empower participants through a mutually supportive and interactive education process. Participants learn to take charge and control their diabetes, understand and deal with emotions, manage medications, work with doctors and make weekly action plans for exercise and healthy eating.

     

    • This training is also offered in Spanish!
  • Matter of Balance- Participants meet for two hours, once or twice a week for a total of eight sessions. They learn to view falls and the fear of falling as controllable, set realistic goals to increase activity, change their environment to reduce fall risk factors and exercise to increase strength and balance.
  • Arthritis Foundation Exercise Program-This program offers low impact exercises and gentle activities to help increase joint flexibility, range of motion and to help maintain muscle strength. Participants meet for one hour twice a week over six weeks.

     

    • This training is completely online with an online exam at the end.
    • You will need a CPR/AED certification to facilitate this program.
    • Partners in Care will pay for the training and certification if the leader commits to doing a certain number of workshops.

Ideal Abilities and Requirements:

  • Possess good communication and interpersonal skills
  • Exhibits enthusiasm
  • Dependable and consistent
  • Able to read and follow script
  • Comfortable in front of small group
  • Drives own vehicle

If you are interested, please contact 818-408-5219 or email EBPrograms@picf.org for more information on how to get started!

Jul
28
Thu
Partners in Care: Arthritis Exercise Class @ Highland Park Senior Center
Jul 28 @ 10:00 am – 11:00 am

​Join Partners in Care for their Arthritis Exercise, Session 12 of 12!  

Interested in teaching a similar class?  Please check out the following information:

 

  • Do you enjoy working with people, teaching, and /or public speaking?
  • Are you interested in promoting healthy lifestyles and helping people improve their health?
  • Are you available to facilitate workshops a few hours a week?

If so, Partners in Care, a nonprofit organization focused on aging and hPartners in Care Fdn.ealth has a great opportunity for you to make a difference! They are looking for leaders to facilitate Evidenced- based health workshops in areas throughout Los Angeles.

The programs you can facilitate are:

  • Healthier Living (Chronic Disease Self-Management Program) – This six-week workshop is designed for people with chronic conditions. It addresses physical, mental, emotional and social challenges – in an interactive and proactive group setting and is proven to boost health and well-being.

     

    • This training is also offered in Spanish!
  • Diabetes Self- Management Program – The six-week, evidence-based workshop designed to empower participants through a mutually supportive and interactive education process. Participants learn to take charge and control their diabetes, understand and deal with emotions, manage medications, work with doctors and make weekly action plans for exercise and healthy eating.

     

    • This training is also offered in Spanish!
  • Matter of Balance- Participants meet for two hours, once or twice a week for a total of eight sessions. They learn to view falls and the fear of falling as controllable, set realistic goals to increase activity, change their environment to reduce fall risk factors and exercise to increase strength and balance.
  • Arthritis Foundation Exercise Program-This program offers low impact exercises and gentle activities to help increase joint flexibility, range of motion and to help maintain muscle strength. Participants meet for one hour twice a week over six weeks.

     

    • This training is completely online with an online exam at the end.
    • You will need a CPR/AED certification to facilitate this program.
    • Partners in Care will pay for the training and certification if the leader commits to doing a certain number of workshops.

Ideal Abilities and Requirements:

  • Possess good communication and interpersonal skills
  • Exhibits enthusiasm
  • Dependable and consistent
  • Able to read and follow script
  • Comfortable in front of small group
  • Drives own vehicle

If you are interested, please contact 818-408-5219 or email EBPrograms@picf.org for more information on how to get started!

Partners in Care: Arthritis Exercise Class @ The Village at Ed Gould Plaza
Jul 28 @ 3:00 pm – 4:00 pm

​Join Partners in Care for their Arthritis Exercise, Session 6 of 12!  

Interested in teaching a similar class?  Please check out the following information:

 

  • Do you enjoy working with people, teaching, and /or public speaking?
  • Are you interested in promoting healthy lifestyles and helping people improve their health?
  • Are you available to facilitate workshops a few hours a week?

If so, Partners in Care, a nonprofit organization focused on aging and health has a great opportunity for you to make a difference! They are looking for leaders to facilitate Evidenced- based health workshops in areas throughout Los Angeles.

The programs you can facilitate are:

  • Healthier Living (Chronic Disease Self-Management Program) – This six-week workshop is designed for people with chronic conditions. It addresses physical, mental, emotional and social challenges – in an interactive and proactive group setting and is proven to boost health and well-being.

    • This training is also offered in Spanish!
  • Diabetes Self- Management Program – The six-week, evidence-based workshop designed to empower participants through a mutually supportive and interactive education process. Participants learn to take charge and control their diabetes, understand and deal with emotions, manage medications, work with doctors and make weekly action plans for exercise and healthy eating.

    • This training is also offered in Spanish!
  • Matter of Balance- Participants meet for two hours, once or twice a week for a total of eight sessions. They learn to view falls and the fear of falling as controllable, set realistic goals to increase activity, change their environment to reduce fall risk factors and exercise to increase strength and balance.
  • Arthritis Foundation Exercise Program-This program offers low impact exercises and gentle activities to help increase joint flexibility, range of motion and to help maintain muscle strength. Participants meet for one hour twice a week over six weeks.

    • This training is completely online with an online exam at the end.
    • You will need a CPR/AED certification to facilitate this program.
    • Partners in Care will pay for the training and certification if the leader commits to doing a certain number of workshops.

Ideal Abilities and Requirements:

  • Possess good communication and interpersonal skills
  • Exhibits enthusiasm
  • Dependable and consistent
  • Able to read and follow script
  • Comfortable in front of small groupPartners in Care Fdn.
  • Drives own vehicle

If you are interested, please contact 818-408-5219 or email EBPrograms@picf.org for more information on how to get started!

Jul
29
Fri
Partners in Care: Arthritis Exercise Class @ Triangle Square
Jul 29 @ 10:30 am – 11:30 am

​Join Partners in Care for their Arthritis Exercise, Session 9 of 12!  

Interested in teaching a similar class?  Please check out the following information:

  • Do you enjoy working with people, teaching, and /or public speaking?
  • Are you interested in promoting healthy lifestyles and helping people imPartners in Care Fdn.prove their health?
  • Are you available to facilitate workshops a few hours a week?

If so, Partners in Care, a nonprofit organization focused on aging and health has a great opportunity for you to make a difference! They are looking for leaders to facilitate Evidenced- based health workshops in areas throughout Los Angeles.

The programs you can facilitate are:

  • Healthier Living (Chronic Disease Self-Management Program) – This six-week workshop is designed for people with chronic conditions. It addresses physical, mental, emotional and social challenges – in an interactive and proactive group setting and is proven to boost health and well-being.

    • This training is also offered in Spanish!
  • Diabetes Self- Management Program – The six-week, evidence-based workshop designed to empower participants through a mutually supportive and interactive education process. Participants learn to take charge and control their diabetes, understand and deal with emotions, manage medications, work with doctors and make weekly action plans for exercise and healthy eating.

    • This training is also offered in Spanish!
  • Matter of Balance- Participants meet for two hours, once or twice a week for a total of eight sessions. They learn to view falls and the fear of falling as controllable, set realistic goals to increase activity, change their environment to reduce fall risk factors and exercise to increase strength and balance.
  • Arthritis Foundation Exercise Program-This program offers low impact exercises and gentle activities to help increase joint flexibility, range of motion and to help maintain muscle strength. Participants meet for one hour twice a week over six weeks.

    • This training is completely online with an online exam at the end.
    • You will need a CPR/AED certification to facilitate this program.
    • Partners in Care will pay for the training and certification if the leader commits to doing a certain number of workshops.

Ideal Abilities and Requirements:

  • Possess good communication and interpersonal skills
  • Exhibits enthusiasm
  • Dependable and consistent
  • Able to read and follow script
  • Comfortable in front of small group
  • Drives own vehicle

If you are interested, please contact 818-408-5219 or email EBPrograms@picf.org for more information on how to get started!

Mar
25
Sat
SHG/The BIG READ’s Postermaking Workshop @ Self Help Graphics & Art
Mar 25 @ 6:00 pm – 10:00 pm

On March 25, don’t miss Self Help Graphics and The Big Read’s Postermaking Workshop!  The workshop will explore Emily Dickinson's affinity for flowers and gardens and how she used them throughout her writings. Participants will then create mono-silkscreened posters based on her works and new poems created by each participant.  The workshop is free and all ages are welcomed.

NEA Big Read is a program of the National Endowment for the Arts in partnership with Arts Midwest.

Click HERE to secure your spot.

Jul
13
Thu
Summer Trail Series in Tustin @ Cedar Grove Park
Jul 13 @ 4:30 pm

Volunteers are needed to help at the Summer Trail Series events taking place Thursday evenings on the following dates:

• Thursday, June 15
• Thursday, July 13
• Thursday, August 3rd

Location: Cedar Grove Park in Tustin
Time: Volunteer shifts vary from 4:30/5pm – 8:30/9pm
Assignments: Registration/T-shirts, Kids Run, Course monitors, water stations, and BBQ servers

Don't miss a fun night of community and BBQ! All volunteers receive community service credit, an event t-shirt and free bbq!

The Renegade Summer Trail Run Series benefits WeROCK (We Run Orange County’s Kids), a non-profit organization that provides after-school intervention programs for the Middle and High School students of Orange County. By delivering education and proper training for the completion of a 26.2 mile marathon, We ROCK teaches our community’s teenagers the important life skills of goal setting, self-reliance, discipline and self-confidence. To find out more about WeROCK or to join, visit www.WeRunOCKids.org.

Sign up here: http://tinyurl.com/STSVolunteer

Invite your friends and family!

If you are part of a group and would like to set up a volunteer group (5+) please email michelle@socalvolunteers.com.

Aug
3
Thu
Summer Trail Series in Tustin @ Cedar Grove Park
Aug 3 @ 4:30 pm

Volunteers are needed to help at the Summer Trail Series events taking place Thursday evenings on the following dates:

• Thursday, June 15
• Thursday, July 13
• Thursday, August 3rd

Location: Cedar Grove Park in Tustin
Time: Volunteer shifts vary from 4:30/5pm – 8:30/9pm
Assignments: Registration/T-shirts, Kids Run, Course monitors, water stations, and BBQ servers

Don't miss a fun night of community and BBQ! All volunteers receive community service credit, an event t-shirt and free bbq!

The Renegade Summer Trail Run Series benefits WeROCK (We Run Orange County’s Kids), a non-profit organization that provides after-school intervention programs for the Middle and High School students of Orange County. By delivering education and proper training for the completion of a 26.2 mile marathon, We ROCK teaches our community’s teenagers the important life skills of goal setting, self-reliance, discipline and self-confidence. To find out more about WeROCK or to join, visit www.WeRunOCKids.org.

Sign up here: http://tinyurl.com/STSVolunteer

Invite your friends and family!

If you are part of a group and would like to set up a volunteer group (5+) please email michelle@socalvolunteers.com.

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