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.
On May 26, don’t miss an intimate performance of Heart of LA’s Rock and Jazz bands. For more info or to RSVP, please email ecurtis@heartofla.org.
River LA is collaborating with communities and local stakeholders to reclaim street ends along the LA River for public use. And this summer, they have tons of events lined up to activate these spaces. On May 27th, join Broccoli City and River LA for a celebration of diversity and nature along the LA River. DJ + food + loads of fun await you along the river.
The good folks at Normandie Ave. Elementary invite people with interesting careers to present to their students about how they chose their work, what training and/or education they needed to obtain the career, what benefits their career has had for them, and what their life interests and hobbies are.
For more info or to participate, please contact Myra Thompson at mjt9922@lausd.net, 323-365-1222 or 323-290-0885.
Volunteer Presenters are needed to teach Bark Avenue Foundation’s Humane Education Program to 80+ school in LA’s Best Program (LAUSD) this summer between June 22 – July 26. Many opportunities are available for college students, teachers, pet lovers and more!
This program inspires empathy and compassion for animals and all living creatures through quality teaching programs for schools and community organizations in responsible pet guardianship and the reduction of animal cruelty and neglect.
For more info and to sign up for the Volunteer Orientation, please contact Christy@barkavenuefoundation.org or call 818-726-4235.
BAF Summer Volunteer Flyer 3 dates
Barlow Respiratory Hospital partners with the American Lung Association to present a free, eight-session smoking cessation workshop Freedom from Smoking on the historic Barlow campus next to Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles.
FREE “Freedom From Smoking” workshop – dates for this session are:
Dates: Wed., May 10, 17, 24, 31 / Fri., June 2 / Wed., June 7, 14, 21
Time: 5 pm
Cost: Free
Contact: American Lung Association, 310-735-9180
Register online or request information by contacting the American Lung Association Freedom From Smoking facilitator.
Email to: quitsmokingnow17@gmail.com
National Trails Day
Back Country Land Trust’s list of spring events is now available! This year, their theme is "spring cleaning" for Alpine. With heavy winter rains, there has been an unusual amount of erosion on the trails, and trash washing down local creeks and streams. BCLT, in partnership with American Hiking Society, is recruiting volunteers to help clean up this winter's mess and improve local habitats for wildlife and recreation.
Join this community cleanup event this spring and help BCLT to keep Alpine looking it's best for residents and visitors alike. Please plan to arrive 15 – 20 minutes early for event check-in. Certified volunteer hours available for students / community service projects, etc.
Volunteers will help set-up and decorate, escort seniors, help manage lines, serve dinner, act as wait staff, hand out thank you gifts, etc. Volunteers will need to be able to be on their feet and enjoying interacting with others. Around 200 attendees are expected at this event and they'll really need some help to pull off this event! Participants must be high school age or above, please! For more info or to help, please contact Jill Thomsen.
Barlow Respiratory Hospital partners with the American Lung Association to present a free, eight-session smoking cessation workshop Freedom from Smoking on the historic Barlow campus next to Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles.
FREE “Freedom From Smoking” workshop – dates for this session are:
Dates: Wed., May 10, 17, 24, 31 / Fri., June 2 / Wed., June 7, 14, 21
Time: 5 pm
Cost: Free
Contact: American Lung Association, 310-735-9180
Register online or request information by contacting the American Lung Association Freedom From Smoking facilitator.
Email to: quitsmokingnow17@gmail.com
Union Station Homeless Services in Pasadena, San Gabriel Valley's largest social services agency, is holding a 5K Walk "March Home: Ending Homelessness One Step at a Time" on Saturday, June 10th, 2017.
Volunteer positions are available; no orientation required. Youth ages 10-16 may volunteer for the Cheer Team positions. Minimum age to volunteer is 10 years old.
- SET UP 5:00am-8:00am
- EVENT 6:00am-12:00pm
- CHILDREN'S FUN ZONE 6:00am-12:00pm – We are looking for people who like to do face painting!
- CHEER TEAM 8:30am-12:00pm
- CLEAN-UP 11:00am-2:00pm
- TO SIGN UP: Email volunteer@unionstationhs.org and indicate which shift you would like, the ages if between 10-16, and how many are in your party. Please provide your best email and cell phone/home phone number.
The route goes past Union Station's three permanent supportive housing programs: Centennial Place, Euclid Villa, and Marv's Place. The Finish Line Festival will include guest speakers, live music, family fun zone, food trucks and more!
Heart of LA’s (HOLA) Alumni will host a VIP Reception for HOLA graduating Seniors, Board members and Special Guests prior to the Graduation Ceremony, celebrating the accomplishments of elementary, middle, high school, college AND graduate school graduates in the Rampart District of Los Angeles. The VIP Reception begins at 5 pm and the Graduation Ceremony kicks off at 6 pm. For more info or to RSVP, please email ecurtis@heartofla.org.
