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.
Are you an animal lover? If so, don’t miss the chance to volunteer with Ahead With Horses every Saturday (unless otherwise noted) at their Shadow Hills facility.
Please note AWH is CLOSED the following Saturdays: 2/13/16; 3/26/16; 5/28/16; 7/2/16; 9/3/16; 11/26/16; 12/24/16 and 12/31/16.
Volunteers will assist in providing our developmental therapy to children with disabilities.
Duties include: Leading horses, spotting (walking along side the horse), grooming, cleaning tack, weeding, raking, etc.
Volunteers must be at least 12 years old and if under 18, an adult must come to sign a liability release form at their first session.
Dress code: must wear closed-toe shoes, long pants and a shirt with sleeves (t-shirt is fine; no tank tops). If planning on staying the entire day (which is not mandatory), please bring water and a sack lunch.
Questions? Please call Michelle at 818-767-6373.![Ahead-with-Horses-Logo-New[1]](https://calendar.bigsunday.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/Ahead-with-Horses-Logo-New1.png){kind=logo}
The group Friends of the LAX Dunes is coordinating a volunteer day at the LAX Dunes. They could really use your help and anyone else you could bring along to lend a hand. Closed-toed shoes and jeans/long pants are a must. Sun protection is recommended and ice water, towels and a porta-potty will be provided.
Click HERE for more information. Please click HERE if you would like to help!!
Coastal dunes cleanup at LAX
Help Palos Verdes Peninsula Land Conservancy care for the White Point Native Plant Demonstration Garden by removing invasive weeds, watering native plants, grooming trails and more! 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
Join Family Rescue Center for their weekly Saturday distribution of organic food donated from the Calabasas Farmer's Market. They need happy, helpful volunteers to sort the fruits and vegetables and to hand them out at their center. Four to six volunteers per Saturday is preferable; teens and older, please.
To volunteer, please email your name, phone number, and preferred contact method (phone, text, email) to Julie Domingo at jewelsd2005@yahoo.com. Please state how often you can volunteer — once a month or whatever works for you!
Imagine LA works with volunteers and vulnerable families to break the cycle of homelessness, poverty, and neglect; and help every member thrive!
Their Family Mentorship Program matches a team of volunteer mentors from committed organizations to work directly with a family for 1-2 years. Imagine LA matches every family member with a one-to-one mentor; plus every family gets a Budget Mentor; and other volunteers help with tutoring, career development, childcare, healthcare, meal-planning and more. Imagine LA works.
Today, kids are excelling in school, parents are on career tracks, saving, maintaining budgets, and everyone remains in stable housing.
The Family Mentorship Program is a transformative experience for Families and Mentors alike. For families escaping the cycle of poverty, a mentor like you can make the difference between surviving and thriving.
All you need to do is take the first step –– please contact Outreach & Communications Manager, Tara Ignont at tara@imaginela.org or 323-944-0210 x412 for a Mentorship Application today!
NOTE: This is an ongoing, daily (M-F) volunteer opportunity!
LA Makerspace is a community-based organization whose mission is to foster innovation among Angelenos by offering increased access to new opportunities in STEAM (science, technology, engineering, arts, mathematics).
Program Description: LA Makerspace (LAM) seeks a creative, dynamic instructor with a strong maker background to teach Minecraft workshops for kids, teens, and adults. In this role, you will be responsible for facilitating workshops in public libraries, schools, and private settings based on curriculum developed by LA Makerspace. Working within the framework of this curriculum, instructors are encouraged to customize the workshops to suit their instructional styles and the needs of the workshop participants.
Volunteer Role & Responsibilities: Facilitate Minecraft workshops in locations throughout the greater Los Angeles area. Most workshops are provided through the Los Angeles Public Library (LAPL) system and take place at LAPL branches throughout the city. They also provide occasional workshops for school groups or special events. Coordinate with LAM staff to order and deliver supplies and tools to workshop sites.
Create a safe and fun learning environment for participants, including teaching safety skills for materials and equipment. Guide Minecraft Assistant(s) in setup and how to manage/handle situations that may arise. Administer program evaluations at the end of each workshop. Participate in research and curriculum development projects.
Time Commitment: Variable hours
Requirements: Technical knowledge about Minecraft and multiplayer servers. Familiarity with the online Minecraft community. Ability to troubleshoot technical issues and players’ questions/challenges during a session. Ability to multitask and juggle questions in a hectic, free play environment. Creative approach to gaming aligned with maker ideals. Strong interest and background in maker pedagogy; ability to teach maker learning styles to beginners. Commitment to ongoing skill development.
Benefits: Expose LA youth to the wonderful field of STEAM
Please email your resume to, Ned Martinez-Zavala at ned@lamakerspace.org to express interest.
Learn the art of presenting yourself as a leader! Topics include Body Language, Dress for Success and Eat For Success. Participation in this formal volunteer opportunity is open to all area youth in 5th – 12th grades.
The class will meet on July 11, 13, and 14 from 4:00pm to 5:30pm.
*Part 1 of 3 in Youth Manager Series
Work out your creative energy learning improv, sketch and musical improv, all while having loads of fun and laughs! Weeklong day camps are available thru June, July, and Aug. Ages 8-18yrs • Mon-Fri • 9am-3:30pm • $350 per camp. No previous experience is needed. Camp ends with a free show where the students show off what they’ve learned!
For more info, visit www.secondcitysummers.com
Each day students rotate through three subjects:
- Improv
- Sketch Comedy
- Musical Improv
2016 Camp dates:
- Camp #1: June 6-10
- Camp #2: June 13-17
- Camp #3: June 20-24
- Camp #4: June 27-July 1
- Camp #5: July 5-8*
- Camp #6: July 11-15
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Camp #7: July 18-22
- Camp #8: July 25-29
- Camp #9: Aug 1-5
- Camp #10: Aug 8-12
- Camp #11: Aug 15-19
SecondCitySummers.com
323-464-8542
EARLY DROP OFF AVAILABLE!
You can drop your student off as early as 8:30 free of charge.
AFTER CARE
Available from 3:30-5:00pm each day for $75.
Join Partners in Care for their Arthritis Exercise, Session 4 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!
Join Partners in Care for their Arthritis Exercise, Session 4 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:
-
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.
-
This training is also offered in Spanish!
-
This training is also offered in Spanish!
-
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.
-
This training is also offered in Spanish!
-
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.
-
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
- 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!
