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
Sep
18
Sun
Wonder Woman Walk for Breast Cancer @ Palisades Park
Sep 18 @ 6:00 am – 11:30 am

Wonder-Woman-5k-logoView 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.

Feb
1
Wed
Care for Trees in Our Urban Forest! @ Contact Charming/register for location details.
Feb 1 @ 3:15 pm – Feb 1 @ 5:00 pm

Join TREE MUSKETEERS Tree Team on Wednesdays to care for trees in El Segundo's urban forests!

Activities include watering, mulching, weeding, pruning and litter abatement. Tree Musketeers provides the tools and know-how, you just need to come ready to "dig in" to your community.

Youth 10-17 unaccompanied by parents must submit a parent consent form online here: https://treemusketeers.org/parental-consent-form/. Youth under 10 must be accompanied.

Email Volunteer Manager Charming to register.

Feb
11
Sat
Care for Trees in Our Urban Forest! @ Contact Charming/register for location details.
Feb 11 @ 10:00 am – 12:00 pm

Join TREE MUSKETEERS Tree Team and youth leaders on the second and fourth Saturday of the month to care for trees in El Segundo's urban forests!

Activities include watering, mulching, weeding, pruning and litter abatement. Tree Musketeers provides the tools and know-how, you just need to come ready to "dig in" to your community.

Youth 10-17 unaccompanied by parents must submit a parent consent form online here: https://treemusketeers.org/parental-consent-form/. Youth under 10 must be accompanied.

Youth Planting Supervisor Training (Youth 10-18) @ Tree Musketeers Youth LEADership Center
Feb 11 @ 10:00 am – 12:00 pm

Be an environmental leader with Tree Musketeers! This four-hour training covers leading volunteers young and old, ISA standards for tree planting and more about how young people are taking charge in the environmental movement. Trainees will earn a Supervisor certificate at the LEAD Graduation Ceremony after satisfactory class completion and putting their new skills to work at a planting. In addition to leading tree plantings, Youth Planting Supervisors serve as representatives and leaders of TREE MUSKETEERS and the environmental movement at tree care events, fairs and other events.

Register today!

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
White Point Nature Center Docent @ White Point Nature Center
Feb 18 @ 9:00 am – 12:00 pm
White Point Nature Center Docent @ White Point Nature Center | Los Angeles | California | United States

Become a White Point Nature Center Docent!

Site Overview:
With added support from Nature Center Docents, the Conservancy is better able to inform the public about ongoing land preservation, restoration work and the mission of “preserving land and restoring habitat for the education and enjoyment of all.”

As a Volunteer Nature Center Docent, you will support open hours of White Point Nature Education Center (Wednesday, Saturday, or Sunday 10am-4pm) for the public, sharing information about the exhibits and Nature Preserve, along with continuing to expand knowledge of the local area.

The Nature Center is a hub for visitors to learn more about efforts by the Land Conservancy, local ecology, geology and cultural history. Visitation at the site can vary between quiet with the occasional hiker to bustling with excitement for for plant sales, guided hikes, field trips, lectures and other events.

Job Description:

  • Greet visitors, answer basic questions about PVPLC, preserve and local nature, or direct visitor to resources such as landmarks on the peninsula
  • Assist with monthly projects around center like exhibit rotation, keeping information current in kiosk, light cleaning or gardening
  • Assist with preparations for workshops, field trips and plant sales
  • Create a safe place and fun atmosphere for children and adults
  • This opportunity is 18 and over.

To sign up please visit:
http://pvplc.volunteerhub.com

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.

Mar
11
Sat
El Segundo’s 30th Annual Arbor Day Celebration @ Contact Charming for location details.
Mar 11 @ 9:30 am – 12:30 pm

Join Tree Musketeers in celebrating 30 years of youth-led environmental work in the South Bay and around the world. Lend a hand by planting and caring for trees along Imperial Highway in El Segundo!

Register through the Tree Musketeer website: https://treemusketeers.org/2017/arbor-day-is-on-its-way-2/

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.

How it Works

You can SEARCH by scrolling through the Months or by selecting different Categories or Tag functions. For a totally different view, try the Posterboard or Stream options! Feel free to submit an item for the calendar by clicking the “Submit Your Event / Opportunity” button above at the right-hand side of the page. Questions? Email calendar@bigsunday.org.