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 My Friend’s Place, Covenant House, and lots of shelters, hospitals, and senior facilities around all over town. For more info or to sign up, contact rob@bigsunday.org.  Click HERE for TM@10’s full schedule.

Tickets are now available for LA’s biggest gala on the pier!  On May 18, come party for a purpose at Heal the Bay’s annual Bring Back The Beach Awards Gala on the upper decl of the Santa Monica Pier.

Once you step onto the classic wooden planks of the iconic Santa Monica Pier – and walk down Heal the Bay’s famous blue carpet – you will be transported to a playful, cozy pier paradise for an enchanting evening of live performances, beautiful sunset views, dinner, dancing, special guests and so much more.

While the famous faces and fruity cocktails are sweet, it's everyone’s shared passion for the ocean that makes this night so special.

The Gala typically raises over $1 million for research, advocacy, and education programs that have led to cleaner coasts and increased public awareness about the challenges facing L.A. County's beaches and watersheds. In addition, Heal the Bay centers the evening around an awards ceremony that recognizes honorees who have made a big impact on the Bay.

Will you attend the Gala?

Please buy your tables or individual tickets as soon as possible. This event sells out every year. If you have any questions or are interested in sponsorship opportunities, please contact Danie Eley at 310-451-1500 or bbb@healthebay.org. For tickets and info, please click HERE.

SoCal Quilts of Valor cuts and sew quilts to present to military Veterans to thank them for their service, welcome them home, and help them in their healing. They also trim quilts when they come back from quilters and attach the binding and label, then they get hand stitched and washed in preparation for being awarded. The group meets every Thursday, except holidays. Come for as long as you can!  For more info, please contact Barbara Winkler.

On May 18^th, come hear the entire Youth Orchestra Los Angeles at HOLA orchestra! For more info or to RSVP, please email ecurtis@heartofla.org.

The Westside Coalition is in search of a few hardworking volunteers to pitch in on their May 19 Lawn Bowlathon.  Duties will include assistance with bowling, games, parking, registration, etc.

The Westside Coalition is an alliance of 45 organizations, public agencies and faith communities addressing issues of housing, hunger and health through service coordination, public education and advocacy. 

The Bowlathon is one of two annual fundraisers the Coalition hosts to support its work and the work of the Coalition’s member agencies.

Two volunteers shifts are available:

• Shift 1: 10 am – 3 pm
• Shift 2: 3 pm – 8 pm 

Become a volunteer for Meals on Wheels West (MOW) Los Angeles and help deliver meals between 10:15 am and 12:30 pm any Monday – Friday! Student volunteers are always welcome at MOW. Younger students can help with various tasks in MOW’s office or be paired with one of their regular drivers or with a parent to help deliver food to clients. High school and college students who already are licensed drivers are especially appreciated as reinforcements to MOW’s regular corps of volunteers. MOW is happy to record your community service hours and send that information to your school.

NOTE: This is an ONGOING weekly volunteer opportunity!

The Westside Coalition is in search of a few hardworking volunteers to pitch in on their May 19 Lawn Bowlathon.  Duties will include assistance with bowling, games, parking, registration, etc.

The Westside Coalition is an alliance of 45 organizations, public agencies and faith communities addressing issues of housing, hunger and health through service coordination, public education and advocacy. 

The Bowlathon is one of two annual fundraisers the Coalition hosts to support its work and the work of the Coalition’s member agencies.

Two volunteers shifts are available:

• Shift 1: 10 am – 3 pm
• Shift 2: 3 pm – 8 pm 

STEWARDS AND JR. STEWARDS HABITAT RESTORATION

The Bolsa Chica Land Trust Stewards and Jr. Stewards meet twice each month – the first Sunday and third Saturday – to restore native habitat at the Bolsa Chica Ecological Reserve.  Take part at 9 am (till noon). Meet at the Bolsa Chica Ecological Reserve North Parking Lot (3842 Warner Ave., Huntington Beach, CA).

Come plant and water native plants, remove non-native plants, pick up trash and other maintenance tasks. Help the Bolsa Chica Land Trust heal our local environment! Please “dress for mess” with long pants and closed toe shoes (like sneakers) and plenty of sunscreen.  That’s it!  You’ll be taken care of from there with plenty of instructions, tools and equipment, information about the ecosystem, and water and snacks.  All are welcome, but please note, there is limited access for those with physical disabilities. For groups of 25 or more, please call ahead to 714-846-1001 or email Erin@bclandtrust.org extra equipment & snacks can be provided.  Volunteer slips are available for school credit.

Cowan Avenue Elementary is looking for volunteers who would like to commit several hours to come to the school to weed, plant, paint, clean up trash and beautify the buildings and surrounding areas. If you’d like to help, please contact Mona Ryan at cowan.bigsunday@gmail.com.

2017 Orientation Dates

May 20, 9am
July 22, 9am
September 23, 9am
November 18, 9am

Signup links for orientations are posted on this page three weeks prior to the orientation date.

Adult Volunteer

The Volunteers of the Burbank Animal Shelter (VBAS) is a 100% volunteer-run organization looking for committed volunteers who are able to provide basic care for the animals and assist with adoptions as well as participate in and run their various programs.

Volunteer Requirements

• You must be 18 years of age or older.
• You must commit to volunteer 8 hours per month.
• You must commit to volunteering for a minimum of one year.

Orientation

• Orientation occurs every other month.
• Please allow 60-90 minutes for the orientation.
• During Orientation they will cover general Shelter duties, event committees, VBAS requirements, training, KFP, take a tour and Q&A.
• Orientation is on a first-come, first-served basis.  The first 30 people to sign up will be able to attend Orientation.  If you miss this, you will have to wait and attend the NEXT Orientation posted date.
• Sign up for the March 25^th orientation session to sign up for the next orientation session starting March 4^th.

Volunteer Application Process

• Applications are available at http://thevbas.org/volunteer for one week after each orientation.
• Upon receipt of your application you will be given a list of Volunteers with their schedules and observe them at the Shelter at least 2 times.
• You will then be move on and be interviewed by a VBAS member.
• You will then go through LiveScan and a minimal background check as required by the City of Burbank.
• Please note: completion of any or all of the above steps does not automatically constitute acceptance as a VBAS volunteer.  Upon approval from both the VBAS and the Burbank Police Department, your badge will be available and you will be contacted to schedule your first training session.
• Please allow approximately 3-6 months to complete this application process.