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 us for our 6th Annual Halloween Haunted House and Party for a bunch of nice kids in need (and their families). As always, we’ll have a costume giveaway, a portrait studio, Trunk-or-Treating, lots of arts & crafts and, um, some candy too. This event is not to be missed! (Don’t forget your costume.) To RSVP, please contact Rob at rob@bigsunday.org or 323-549-9944.
Catholic Big Brothers Big Sisters is in need of 10 amazing volunteers to ensure that their Oct. 26 Golf Classic tournament runs smoothly. Activities include greeting players, tagging golf bags, assisting with registration and more. Meals are included! Here’s a little more information:
Available shifts:
- 8 am – 12 pm: 5 volunteers
- 12 pm – 7 pm: 5 volunteers
Individuals and groups are welcome to volunteer. For more info or to sign up, call 213-251-9800.
ChildHelp Community Resource and Training Center is seeking foster parents in Los Angeles. If you can find room in your heart and home and are interested in learning more about becoming a foster family, please call 1-877-70-CHILD for more information.
Join us for TM@10 at Big Sunday headquarters where we’ll host a different service project each week that benefits a worthy cause! Enjoy good food, good company and good deeds; everyone is welcome. Some of the groups we’re helping include Aviva Center, My Friend’s Place, Heal the Bay and lots of shelters, hospitals and senior facilities around all over town. For specific details, visit http://bigsunday.org/get-involved/tm10/. For more info, visit http://bigsunday.org/get-involved/tm10/ or contact rob@bigsunday.org to sign up today.
Our pals at Free Arts for Abused Children are in need of 1 – 2 happy, helpful volunteers to assist with the clean-up and organization of their new office on October 29 from 4 – 6 pm. Volunteers must wear something comfortable since they’ll be doing some light lifting of boxes/office supplies, etc. Appropriate attire includes closed toe shoes (example: flats or sneakers) and casual wear (example: t-shirt and jeans). Volunteers may bring food/snacks/water/non-alcoholic beverages, etc.
Volunteer Criteria
- Listen to instructions from the Free Arts Staff Member
- Be able to stay the full 2 hours
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Lift boxes 20-30lbs (just off the shelf)
- Open boxes
- Organize office supplies
- Be respectful and kind
For more info, please contact Development Assistant Eren at 818-587-6475 or etimario@freearts.org.
Paseo del Rey Elementary School is hosting its annual Fall Festival for students on October 30 and they need the help of some happy, helpful volunteers to make it all come together perfectly. The special event will include food, costumes, arts & crafts and games for the children and they’ll need volunteers to assist the kids in playing simple, fun games during the Festival
. If you’d like to help, please contact Ieshia at 310-663-3935 or paseopto@gmail.com.
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.
Don’t miss AHEAD With Horses’ Annual Costume Day on Saturday, October 31st from 11 am -2 pm! Admission is free. Parking is available at the church parking lot across the street from the AWH facility. Volunteers can assist with activities as early as starting as early as 9 am; please come in costume. For more info, please contact Executive Director Michelle Newman at 818-767-6373 or email aheadwithhorses@yahoo.com.
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Join Food Forward at the Hollywood Farmers Market this Sunday! Our volunteers collect donations of fresh produce from farmers and help box, carry, sort, and weigh the produce. We donate 100% to local food banks, pantries, and service agencies.
ChildHelp Community Resource and Training Center is seeking foster parents in Los Angeles. If you can find room in your heart and home and are interested in learning more about becoming a foster family, please call 1-877-70-CHILD for more information.
