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.
Find your voice! Learn how to structure a speech, use gestures, include vocal variety, impromptu speaking and evaluation skills from a Toastmaster!
This formal volunteer opportunity is for young leaders between 5th and 12th grades.
For more information, please contact Tree Musketeers or visit https://treemusketeers.org/hometown/lead/.
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.
Ages: 1st – 4th Grade
Are your nieces, nephews, cousins or children curious about marine science and animals?
Heal the Bay's Santa Monica Pier Aquarium offers Spring Break Camp. Campers will explore the Aquarium environment through hands-on science. It's fun. It's educational. And it's almost here!
Heal the Bay members get a discount. Scholarships are available.
Heal the Bay members:
- $65/day
- $300/week
Non-members:
- $70/day
- $325/week
Questions? Please contact Jackie Cannata, Camp Director, by email at jcannata@healthebay.org or via phone at 310-393-6149 x 106. We look forward to hearing from you.
Ages: 1st – 4th Grade
Are your nieces, nephews, cousins or children curious about marine science and animals?
Heal the Bay's Santa Monica Pier Aquarium offers Spring Break Camp. Campers will explore the Aquarium environment through hands-on science. It's fun. It's educational. And it's almost here!
Heal the Bay members get a discount. Scholarships are available.
Heal the Bay members:
- $65/day
- $300/week
Non-members:
- $70/day
- $325/week
Questions? Please contact Jackie Cannata, Camp Director, by email at jcannata@healthebay.org or via phone at 310-393-6149 x 106. We look forward to hearing from you.
Ages: 1st – 4th Grade
Are your nieces, nephews, cousins or children curious about marine science and animals?
Heal the Bay's Santa Monica Pier Aquarium offers Spring Break Camp. Campers will explore the Aquarium environment through hands-on science. It's fun. It's educational. And it's almost here!
Heal the Bay members get a discount. Scholarships are available.
Heal the Bay members:
- $65/day
- $300/week
Non-members:
- $70/day
- $325/week
Questions? Please contact Jackie Cannata, Camp Director, by email at jcannata@healthebay.org or via phone at 310-393-6149 x 106. We look forward to hearing from you.
Ages: 1st – 4th Grade
Are your nieces, nephews, cousins or children curious about marine science and animals?
Heal the Bay's Santa Monica Pier Aquarium offers Spring Break Camp. Campers will explore the Aquarium environment through hands-on science. It's fun. It's educational. And it's almost here!
Heal the Bay members get a discount. Scholarships are available.
Heal the Bay members:
- $65/day
- $300/week
Non-members:
- $70/day
- $325/week
Questions? Please contact Jackie Cannata, Camp Director, by email at jcannata@healthebay.org or via phone at 310-393-6149 x 106. We look forward to hearing from you.
Ages: 1st – 4th Grade
Are your nieces, nephews, cousins or children curious about marine science and animals?
Heal the Bay's Santa Monica Pier Aquarium offers Spring Break Camp. Campers will explore the Aquarium environment through hands-on science. It's fun. It's educational. And it's almost here!
Heal the Bay members get a discount. Scholarships are available.
Heal the Bay members:
- $65/day
- $300/week
Non-members:
- $70/day
- $325/week
Questions? Please contact Jackie Cannata, Camp Director, by email at jcannata@healthebay.org or via phone at 310-393-6149 x 106. We look forward to hearing from you.
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!
United Friends of the Children's annual college preparatory event for Los Angeles County foster youth will be held on October 28, 2017 from 7:30 am-3:00 pm at the University of Southern California. We are anticipating over 650 attendees this year! Please use this form to share how you'd like to support this amazing day. Please note that at the end of the form you will receive a confirmation "thank you message" stating that we will be in touch in October.
While previous volunteer experience with UFC is certainly not required, all volunteers must be 18+ years of age.
