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.

Big Sunday Event Giving Opportunity! One-time Volunteer Opportunity Ongoing Volunteer Opportunity
Sep
28
Sat
Storytime with Mr. Steve @ Vroman's Bookstore
Sep 28 @ 10:00 am – 10:30 am

Vroman's favorite storytime guy, Mr. Steve, shares books with little ones every Wednesday and Saturday morning in the kids' section of the store.

Ages 2 – 7

Daisy Avenue Christmas Tree Lane Fundraiser @ Firefighters Union 372
Sep 28 @ 5:00 pm – 7:00 pm

Wrigley Area Neighborhood Alliance is having a Daisy Avenue Christmas Tree Lane fundraiser to have the irrigation, electrical upgrade, replace the 24 trees. Our main sponsor is Rex Pritchard, President Firefighters 372.

 

Daisy Avenue Christmas Tree Lane Fundraiser

Saturday, September 28, 2019

5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.

 

Location: Firefighters Union 372

2201 Cherry Avenue

Long Beach, CA 90755

 

Come and enjoy refreshments and Christmas Joy.

RSVP to Maria Norvell, Chair — e-mail to mariabootsy@aol.com or call (562) 427-5021.

11th Annual Hope & Unity Awards Gala @ Fairmont Miramar
Sep 28 @ 6:00 pm – 10:00 pm

Pico Youth & Family Center (PYFC) invites you to the 11th Annual Hope & Unity Awards Gala on Saturday, September 28, 2019 at the Fairmont Miramar Hotel (Wedgewood Ballroom) in Santa Monica.

 

The #PYFCGala is a special time for us to recognize extraordinary individuals in our community who have successfully transformed their own lives as well as the lives of others.

 

This year's Hope & Unity Awardees are:

Underground Scholars Initiative of UCLA

Maria Loya

and Surprise Guests

 

Hosted by Joe Hernandez-Kolski

 

The Gala also features:

Happy Hour (6:00-7:00pm)

Silent Auction (6:00-7:00pm)

Five-Star Dinner

Live Entertainment

and More!

 

During the Gala, you will hear from the youth we serve who will share their stories of positive transformation and how our program and services contributed to their success.

 

PYFC provides a safe haven for underserved youth and their families. We empower young people through professional training in Music, Film, Creative Arts, Technology, Yoga (Wellness & Mindfulness training) and more.

 

Join us in bringing Hope and Positive Transformation to the lives of the youth we serve.

 

Your contribution will support PYFC's innovative and unique model of youth services and programming (see programs below). Every contribution is tax deductible. Thank you for your support.

Can't attend? Donate at Checkout. Thank you for your support!

 

More Information:

Since opening in 2002, PYFC has served hundreds of youth through gang prevention services, case management, film production training, counseling, tutoring, career and college readiness and computer training. Our facility houses the City’s first ever public recording studio, and is the only non-profit in the region whose services target youth ages 10-24 who are most at risk, such as youth who dropped out of school, are on probation and/or struggling academically. Your contribution will support PYFC’s innovative and unique model of youth services.

Our goal is to raise $50,000 to meet our commitment to the youth and community we serve. Join us!

 

 
 

 

Kitten Rescue’s 11th Annual Fur Ball @ Skirball Cultural Center
Sep 28 @ 6:00 pm – 11:00 pm

VIP Kitten Experience ~ 5:00 PM

 

 

General admission includes passed hors d'oeuvres, an open bar, a delicious plant-based dinner, a fabulous silent auction, gift bags, live entertainment with award presentations and celebrity guests.

 

VIP Kitten Experience starts at 5 pm and includes access to our Kitten Playroom, an exclusive gift bag worth over $150.00, a general admission ticket, and celebrity meet and greets with Miranda Cosgrove, Tricia Helfer, Nathan The Cat Lady, Nala_Cat, Waverly McTinyBeans and surprise guests!

 

For frequent updates join our Fur Ball event page here.

BUY TICKETS HERE!!!

 

 

Sep
29
Sun
Local Transportation for Seniors @ Westside Pacific Villages
Sep 29 all-day

Our seniors deserve to stay in their homes and engaged in the communities they love. Westside PacificVillages is making that happen.

WPV is not a retirement facility or caregiving agency. We are a non-profit organization coordinating a network of local volunteers to assist our members with everyday life.

Transportation is our number one service requested, given that many of our members can no longer drive. Getting out and about is a necessary and integral part of maintaining a healthy, happy life. These local trips often take less than 30 minutes and volunteers can choose to do just one-way if not both ways.

Daytime Drivers – Volunteers are needed throughout the week to drive members to/from medical appointments, social events, beauty shop/barber, the grocery store, and assist with other general errands.

Weekend Drivers – Volunteers are needed to drive members to/from religious services, the grocery store, and assist with other general errands.

Alive & Running 5K Walk/Run for Suicide Prevention
Sep 29 @ 6:00 am – 10:00 am

Alive & Running 5K Walk/Run for Suicide Prevention is an uplifting, life-affirming event that remembers loved ones lost to suicide while raising funds and awareness for the Didi Hirsch Suicide Prevention Center.We have support groups for people who have attempted or lost loved ones to suicide which have been replicated around the nation and world. We train more than 20,000 people each year—including LAPD’s SWAT teams, the FBI, firefighters and other emergency responders—how to recognize and respond to warning signs.

 

200 Volunteers needed on race day — Sunday, September 29, 2019 at 6:00am to 10:00am. Continental breakfast and t-shirt provided.

 

Tasks include: 
•    T-shirt distribution
•    Parking lot attendants
•    Design “Finish Line” posters
•    Water distribution
•    Award distribution
•    Finish line cheerleaders
•    Provide volunteer station relief
•    High School Team assistance
•    Set-up/Clean-up

Alive and Running 5K Walk/Run @ West 88th Street & La Tijera Boulevard Los Angeles, CA 90045
Sep 29 @ 7:00 am – 11:00 am

Alive & Running is an uplifting, life-affirming event that remembers loved ones lost to suicide while raising funds and awareness for the Didi Hirsch Suicide Prevention Center.

The first in the nation, the Didi Hirsch Suicide Prevention Center is a national and world leader in training, research and services for people who have thought about, attempted or lost someone to suicide.

Register Today: www.aliveandrunning.org

 

EVENT SCHEDULE
 

6:45 am Same-Day Registration / Check-in
7:30 am Pre-Race Program
7:45 am Warm-up and Stretch
8:00 am 5K Walk/Run Begins!
9:00 am Entertainment
One Generation Farmers Market Volunteer @ One Generation
Sep 29 @ 7:00 am – 1:00 pm

Every Sunday volunteers sign in at 7am and out at 1pm to help greet at the entrance gates and offer information about ONEgeneration services, help at the Bagel or Book booths, or assist a Farmers or small business for the day.  This event is a walk in position so you can come any Sunday that you are available from 7am to 1pm, no partial shifts.  

When volunteers sign out at 1pm they will receive a completion letter for their hours if needed. 

If you have questions about this weekly volunteer event please email [masked]

We hope to see you soon at the Encino Farmers Market!

100% of the proceeds from all ONEgeneration booths and entrance gates support the programs we offer the community. 

Food on Foot @ Gay and Lesbian Center
Sep 29 @ 3:15 pm – 5:00 pm

You can help distribute food and clothing to the homeless and poor on any Sunday, from 3:15pm to 5:00pm, in our Hollywood location (1625 N. Schrader Blvd.) Devoting 90 minutes of your time has a positive and heartwarming impact on the homeless that you serve. We are kid friendly too!  We encourage you to bring your children and inspire them to give back to their community. (All children must be accompanied by an adult).

Volunteering requires a $20 per person donation, including children.  Your gift will go towards funding for the food and gift cards you will help distribute on Sunday afternoon.

Residence Host @ Downtown Women's Center
Sep 29 @ 5:00 pm – 7:00 pm

Are you a natural problem-solver? Do you want to build relationships with DWC’s residents? Join our Residence Host team!

DWC provides 24-hour/7 day-a-week staffing of our Residence to answer questions, troubleshoot problems, and provide support to our residents. Volunteers help us ensure coverage during our Resident Manager dinner breaks from 5:00pm-7:00pm. This is a great opportunity to put problem-solving skills to work and to meet and build relationships with our amazing residents.

Training and a weekly commitment are required. Individual opportunity

How it Works

You can SEARCH by scrolling through the Months or by selecting different Categories or Tag functions. For a totally different view, try the Posterboard or Stream options! Feel free to submit an item for the calendar by clicking the “Submit Your Event / Opportunity” button above at the right-hand side of the page. Questions? Email calendar@bigsunday.org.