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
Nov
18
Fri
FRC Thanksgiving Day Preparation @ Family Rescue Center
Nov 18 @ 9:00 am – 12:00 pm

Team up with Family Rescue Center to help assemble boxes of Thanksgiving food to be distributed to hungry20141125_100639 families.  For more info, please contact Robin Noll.

Dec
3
Sat
NCJWLA Annual Clothing Giveaway @ NCJWLA
Dec 3 @ 7:00 am – 11:00 am

p1120695Help the National Council for Jewish Women LA prepare for their Annual Clothing Giveaway by sorting and organizing over 75,000 pieces of clothing and children's books to give away to 3,000 in-need and at-risk individuals in our community. Volunteers must be at least 12 years of age. Community service credit/certificates will be given to all students.

To register, visit http://ncjwla.org/events/evrplus_registration/?action=evrplusegister&event_id=40

Dec
4
Sun
NCJWLA Annual Clothing Giveaway @ NCJWLA
Dec 4 @ 5:45 am – 12:15 pm

p1130202Join the National Council of Jewish Women LA on Sunday, December 4 RAIN OR SHINE to help give away over 75,000 pieces of clothing and children's books to more than 3,000 in-need and at-risk individuals in our community. Volunteers must be at least 12 years old and volunteer groups are welcome! Community service certificates will be given to all students.

Please note there are TWO volunteer shifts: 6:45 am-10:00 am and 9:45 am-1:15 pm. You are welcome to come for one or stay for both!

Dec
17
Sat
Volunteer: Toy Giveaway @ New Hope Community Church
Dec 17 @ 9:00 am – 3:00 pm

toysNew Hope Community Church is a non-profit federally qualified health center hosting its first annual Toy Giveaway. They are still in need of volunteers for the event to assist with various activities throughout the day. Contact the church at 818-620-2210 as possible if you or anyone else you know would like to volunteer!

Feb
13
Mon
Mentor Youth Leaders @ Tree Musketeers Youth LEADership Center
Feb 13 @ 5:30 pm – 7:00 pm

At TREE MUSKETEERS kids are boss, but adult volunteers looking to support youth leaders can put their "Back Seat Driving" skills into action by joining the Adult Partner Team! This is also a great opportunity for you to volunteer with your child whether they are a general volunteer or Youth Planting Supervisor. Pick your schedule as you go, but folks who can help at Tree Musketeer's annual tree planting event, Arbor Day Celebration in March, are especially needed.

Register for the orientation through Tree Musketeer's website, email Volunteers@TreeMusketeers.org or call 310-322-0263 for more info.

Feb
18
Sat
Mentor Youth Leaders @ Tree Musketeers Youth LEADership Center
Feb 18 @ 10:00 am – 11:30 am

At TREE MUSKETEERS kids are boss, but adult volunteers looking to support youth leaders can put their "Back Seat Driving" skills into action by joining the Adult Partner Team! This is also a great opportunity for you to volunteer with your child whether they are a general volunteer or Youth Planting Supervisor. Pick your schedule as you go, but folks who can help at Tree Musketeer's annual tree planting event, Arbor Day Celebration in March, are especially needed.

Register for the orientation through the Tree Musketeer website, email Volunteers@TreeMusketeers.org or call 310-322-0263 for more info.

Sep
28
Sat
Daisy Avenue Christmas Tree Lane Fundraiser @ Firefighters Union 372
Sep 28 @ 5:00 pm – 7:00 pm

Wrigley Area Neighborhood Alliance is having a Daisy Avenue Christmas Tree Lane fundraiser to have the irrigation, electrical upgrade, replace the 24 trees. Our main sponsor is Rex Pritchard, President Firefighters 372.

 

Daisy Avenue Christmas Tree Lane Fundraiser

Saturday, September 28, 2019

5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.

 

Location: Firefighters Union 372

2201 Cherry Avenue

Long Beach, CA 90755

 

Come and enjoy refreshments and Christmas Joy.

RSVP to Maria Norvell, Chair — e-mail to mariabootsy@aol.com or call (562) 427-5021.

Dec
7
Sat
Help Set Up Daisy Avenue Tree Lane
Dec 7 @ 10:00 am – 5:00 pm

Wrigley Area Neighborhood Alliance (WANA), and

Daisy Avenue Christmas Tree Lane (CTL)

Are Looking for a Few Good Volunteers!

 

Service Hours opportunity for volunteers over the age of 18 yr. old.

Volunteers — they need your help setting up the lane on Daisy Avenue.

The volunteer work day is:

Christmas Tree Lane Work Day

Saturday, December 7, 2019

10 a.m. – 5 p.m.

Meet at Hill Street and Daisy Avenue

 

Christmas Tree Lane is located on Daisy Avenue

between Hill Street & Pacific Coast Highway.

Volunteers will be meeting at Hill Street & Daisy Avenue.

Volunteers work all day to try and get every display fenced in.

 

Lunch will be provided for all the volunteers.

You are welcome to help even if it's only one or two hours.

 

Please contact: Maria Norvell, Chair or e-mail DaisyChristmasTreeLane@gmail.com (562) 427-5021

Dec
14
Sat
2nd Annual 10th Street Tree Watering and Tree Decorating Event @ Craftsman Village Park
Dec 14 @ 8:30 am – 10:30 am

Greetings!

​Join AOC7 for their 2nd Annual Tree Watering and Tree Decorating Event!!!

 

Help turn 10th Street into Candy Cane Lane! AOC7 is looking for "super volunteers" to join them for their 2nd annual 10th Street tree watering and tree decorating event on Saturday, December 14th! Volunteers will be watering and decorating almost 100 trees on 10th Street from Alamitos to Cherry Ave. This is a really fun event that dosen't require any experience. They will provide the buckets and all the supplies to water the trees. If you're feeling really cheerful and would like to wear your little Elves or Santa Hats that would make great photo ops. Invite your family and friends. Light snacks and refreshments will be served.

 

Decorations will be welcome!

 

When: Saturday, December 14th from 8:30 am to 10:30 am 

Where: Craftsman Village Park

850 Orange Ave., Long Beach, 90813

 

Contact Mary 562 758-5751 or email msmarys61@hotmail.com

Dec
26
Thu
Wrigley Area Neighborhood Alliance (WANA), and Daisy Avenue Christmas Tree Lane (CTL) @ Meet at Hill Street and Daisy Avenue.
Dec 26 @ 10:00 am – 4:00 pm

Wrigley Area Neighborhood Alliance (WANA), and Daisy Avenue Christmas Tree Lane (CTL) are Looking for 25 Good Volunteers to help take down the figurines, fencing, stakes, etc.

 

Thursday, December 26, 2019,

10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

Meet at Hill Street and Daisy Avenue.

 

Lunch will be provided for all the volunteers.

You are welcome to help even if it's only one or two hours.

Volunteers must be ages 18 years old and over.

Thank You for all your help in making Christmas Tree Lane beautiful once again!

 

If you have questions, please contact:

Maria Norvell, Chair

562-427-5021

daisychristmastreelane@gmail.com

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