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.
The Arboretum invites children to Crescent Farm to learn about water conservation and a healthy backyard ecosystem. This series of educational walks is for children ages 5-12. It’s a fun-filled learning experience for the whole family. It’s at 2pm on the Sundays.
June 19: Habitats in the garden: Attracting animals, birds and beneficial insects to your yard.
- Members free: free with admission
http://www.signupgenius.com/go/70a0548a9ad292-ctjhabitat
Please join Congregation Tikvat Jacob for their Habitat for Humanity build on June 22 from 8 am – 3 pm! Projects for all ages and all skill levels are available. Donations to fund this build welcomed!
For more information, please contact Stacy.Young@ctjmb.org.
You're invited to Program for Torture Victim’s OPEN HOUSE from 4pm-7pm at their KOREATOWN office in recognition of WORLD REFUGEE DAY. They warmly hope you can join them for wine and appetizers! Come mingle with PTV’s board, staff, and volunteers, tour their facilities and see what they do every day to support Southern California's most vulnerable refugees.
Join Big Citizen Hub on Thursday, June 23 for an evening of networking and beer in support of LA's youth! Taste local craft beers from Indie Brewing Company, one of L.A.’s hottest new breweries. Bid on auction items from some amazing local artists. This is an amazing opportunity to taste new and upcoming brews, while supporting a great cause. All proceeds will go to Big Citizen HUB.
The evening will include beer tasting, light bites, and silent auction. (Must be 21+ to attend)
Host Committee:
Morgan & Erin Keller
Aileen McGrath
Erin Ross & Mike Liotta
- General Tickets (Pre-Order): $45.00
- General Tickets (At Door): $60.00 (credit/debit only)
- VIP Tickets: $80.00 (VIPs taste additional brews, get quicker pours at the VIP-only bar, and hear from Indie Brewing Company's Brew Master.)
For tickets, click HERE.
Help care for the White Point Native Plant Demonstration Garden by removing invasive weeds, watering native plants, grooming trails and more with the Palos Verdes Peninsula Land Conservancy! Your efforts will help restore important wildlife habitat and create a beautiful place where the community can enjoy being in nature! Volunteers will be working outdoors, so please wear closed-toe shoes, sun protection and be sure to bring drinking water. Thank you for volunteering!
For all Conservancy Events, please sign up at: http://pvplc.volunteerhub.com
The Aga Khan Foundation (AKF) has joined with Heal the Bay to adopt a beach in Santa Monica. Join AKF to help keep our community clean and protect our ocean wildlife.
RSVP here for 6/25: http://goo.gl/forms/0z6ikCPAugMPie362
Contact info: For further information, please contact Sabreena Merchant 310-570-7044 or Sasha Rawji 310-963-5910. To learn more about the work of the Aga Khan Foundation, please visit www.akfusa.org.
The Crescent Farm horticultural team presents our arid climate orchard and short-season fruit and vegetable production surrounded by a California native-based landscape of meadow and low water lawn alternatives. Not only beautiful, the plants provide habitat for an amazing insect and wildlife population.
- Members free; free with admission
- Sponsored by the W.M. Keck Foundation
LAWineFest is in need of volunteers to work 4-hour shifts starting at 9:30 am with the last shift starting at 4:00 pm. This event benefits The Sunshine Kids, dedicated to providing activities, trips, and events for young cancer patients. Participants should be 21 or over, and early shift volunteers are welcome to stay and enjoy the festival from 2-6 pm, free of charge.
Please join Palos Verdes Peninsula Land Conservancy for their Outdoor Volunteer Day at Portuguese Bend Reserve. Open to all, no experience needed! Volunteers will be working on one of their many restoration sites to remove invasive weeds and maintaining native shrubs. Your work will help improve the land for people and wildlife alike!
For all Conservancy Events, please sign up at: http://pvplc.volunteerhub.com
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?
- 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:
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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.
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This training is also offered in Spanish!
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This training is also offered in Spanish!
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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.
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This training is also offered in Spanish!
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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.
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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
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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!
