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.
Join AHEAD With Horses for their Annual Costume Day. As early as 9 am, they need volunteers to help dress the horses up for Halloween, run game booths and arts & crafts for the kids. For more info, please call 818-767-6373 or email aheadwithhorses@yahoo.com.
On January 10, 2016, roll out of bed early with a breakfast menu that includes a quick and easy waffle recipe topped with your choice of fresh bananas, blue berries, strawberries and almonds. Don't miss Manifest Abundance 2016 Waffle Brunch at House of MVT with Mary O and Friends! They'll be bringing you Guided Meditation by Adiel Adra, Chandler by KNA Boutique, Jewelry Popup by Mapache Jewelry and Belgian Waffles with Mary O. To top it all off, 30% of all proceeds will be donated to the California Community Foundation as House of MVT works together to strengthen Los Angeles communities through effective philanthropy and civic engagement. Visit https://www.crowdrise.com/manifestabundance201/fundraiser/maryo1 for more info.
Join Human Rights Lecturer at Southwestern Jose Siderman for a lecture on “How International Law Can Eradicate Torture” Feb. 25. The special lecture will include a response to cynics by Juan Mendez, UN Special Rapporteur on Torture and Other Cruel, Inhuman and Degrading Treatment or Punishment.
- COCKTAIL RECEPTION – 6:30 pm
- LECTURE/Q & A – 7:30 pm
Please RSVP to advancement@swlaw.edu or 213-738-6814.
Amnesty International invites you to this year's Western Regional Conference! Join them October 28-30, 2016, as they stand shoulder to shoulder in the great city of Los Angeles to make a lasting human rights impact. The Western Regional Conference brings together hundreds of Amnesty members and other human rights activists from around the country. With the Regional Conference Planning Committee and Regional Office as co-hosts, together they will continue the tradition of engaging in networking opportunities, inspiring plenaries, outstanding keynotes, and hands-on skill-building workshops, as well as shaping the policies of the organization.
Through interactive programs and workshops, exceptional speakers and engaging exhibits, the Regional Conference will facilitate discussions about human rights issues in the United States and around the world and motivate us to take action. As an activist, you will be challenged to initiate change within your own community. This will only happen with you – you need to be there!
For more info, please visit http://www.amnestyusa.org/events/regional-conferences/western.
On Sunday, February 26, you can make a difference in the Jewish community in five meaningful ways and at locations throughout Los Angeles when you volunteer as part of Federation's Community Service Day. Choose from these ways to give back — and feel great about making time to make a difference:
- Day of Good Deeds — At Aegis of Granada Hills, you can paint canvases with the senior residents at this family-friendly event. No art skills required — just the desire to brighten a senior's day.
- Beit T’Shuvah — Join the residents of Beit T’Shuvah in feeding the homeless. In the morning, you can make sandwiches and burritos for the homeless with Beit T’Shuvah residents. In the afternoon, you can help distribute.
- Ronald McDonald House — Join the members of YALA, ages 25-40, to make meals for resident families so they can relax and spend time with their hospitalized children.
- Aviva Family and Children’s Services — Participate in arts and crafts with, and get to know at-risk teenage girls staying at the Aviva Center. (Volunteers must be 18 or older.)
- Jewish Community Inclusion Festival for JDAIM — Celebrate Jewish Disabilities Awareness Month by helping those with special needs and their families enjoy a day of fun. (Volunteers must be 13 or older.)
For more info and to register, please click HERE.
On Saturday, April 29, Mayall Academy of Arts and Technology needs a few hardworking volunteers to pitch in on various tasks (i.e. painting, clean-up and gardening) and the school’s beautification day. Mayall Academy of Arts and Technology is a Technology Magnet and low-income school located in North Hills with a large population of deaf and hard-of-hearing students and second language learners. To lend a hand, please contact Principal Linda Kim at lkim5@lausd.net.
Join us for 7 innings of slow-pitch softball at the 11th Annual Home Run for Kids Softball Game!
Benefitting children with hearing loss.
Teams: Captain Ron's "The Galley Restaurant" vs. Kehillat Israel Temple
Warm-ups begin at 10:00 am
Star-Spangled Banner at 10:55am
Game begins promptly at 11:00 am
Complimentary lunch at the Galley to follow. Significant others and families are welcome to join! Please RSVP for lunch by October 9th to captainschur@gmail.com.
Your donation of $175 will allow you to play softball or sponsor a "Galley Girl" to play in your place. Games are adults only. To sign up, contact Captain Ron Schur at 310.701.5096.
Make checks payable to: NO LIMITS
Please put in memo "Captain Ron Softball"
Mail to: The Galley, Attn: Captain Ron/Softball
2442 Main St., Santa Monica, CA 90405
We look forward to seeing you on the field! Thank you for being an MVP for our deaf children and families!
Grand Slam for a deaf child: $5,000
This Grand Slam will sponsor a deaf child for one year of services at No Limits, providing individual therapy, parent education, literacy, and so much more!
Home Run for Parent Education: $2,500
Your home run hits is out of the park to provide bi-weekly literacy instruction, helping deaf children learn to read and write.
Base Hit for Parent Education: $1,000
With your base hit contribution, you'll provide weekly parent education to our families!
No Limits Fan: $500
Become a die-hard No Limits fan, giving deaf children and their families vital services they need to succeed.
Play Ball for No Limits: $175
Take your spot in the line up for 7 innings of slow-pitch softball! Your support includes complimentary lunch at the Galley following the game.
