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
Dec
13
Sun
5K Volunteers: Girls on the Run Los Angeles @ Dockweiler Beach
Dec 13 – Dec 14 all-day
5K Volunteers: Girls on the Run Los Angeles @ Dockweiler Beach

www.gotrla.org/5k/volunteer

Hundreds of girls throughout LA County train in eager anticipation of this day! YOU can join with GOTRLA as an Awesome Volunteer to make everyone feel like the winners that they are. Whether you help greet guests with a smile as they park, jazz up their style with face-painting, hand out water to the runners, or clean up after the race … just imagine the positive impact you will have as you spend your morning rooting for everyone to walk, run or skip their way to the finish line! Join them for a day of joy, health and confidence!

  • Individual & Group Roles Available
  • Start and End Times Vary by Assignment from 6:00 – 11:30 am

Apply online at www.gotrla.org/5k/volunteer.

Dec
15
Tue
STAR Volunteers Read with Kids @ John C. Fremont Branch, Los Angeles Public Library
Dec 15 @ 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm

Don’t miss this weekly program at the John C. Fremont Branch of the Los Angeles Public Library! Come meet STAR volunteer readers Isaac and Savannah. Read stories together, and learn how to earn a free book. Books come alive for kids when they share the fun of reading with STAR library volunteers. For more info, please call Megan Katz at 323-962-3521.

Dec
16
Wed
Childhelp: Seeking Foster Parents
Dec 16 – Dec 17 all-day

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.

Baby & Toddler Storytime with the Librarian @ John C. Fremont Branch, Los Angeles Public Library
Dec 16 @ 10:30 am

Don’t miss this weekly program at the John C. Fremont Branch of the Los Angeles Public Library! All ages welcome. Both sessions at 10:30 am and 11:00 am are the same. Enjoy stories, songs, rhymes, movement activities and more with Ms. Megan, the Children's Librarian. For more info, please call Megan Katz at 323-962-3521.

Baby & Toddler Storytime with the Librarian @ John C. Fremont Branch, Los Angeles Public Library
Dec 16 @ 11:00 am

Don’t miss this weekly program at the John C. Fremont Branch of the Los Angeles Public Library! All ages welcome. Both sessions at 10:30 am and 11:00 am are the same. Enjoy stories, songs, rhymes, movement activities and more with Ms. Megan, the Children's Librarian. For more info, please call Megan Katz at 323-962-3521.

Dec
17
Thu
Childhelp: Parenting Classes
Dec 17 @ 1:00 pm

Join ChildHelp Community Resource and Training Center for their free parenting classes.  Classes are held in English from 1 – 3 pm and in Spanish from 3 – 5 pm.  Please RSVP by calling Hector De Paz at 323-301-9433 or hdpaz@childhelp.org or Amber Contreras at323-465-4016 X2007 or acontreras@childhelp.org.  NOTE: Classes without RSVPs may be cancelled.

Dec
18
Fri
Childhelp: First Aid Classes
Dec 18 @ 9:00 am – 3:00 pm

In need of CPR/First Aid training?  ChildHelp Community Resource and Training Center is offering a course for $45, which includes the book, card and use of class materials; participants receive their card at the end of class.  Certificate of Attendance will be provided.  Please RSVP by calling Hector De Paz at 323-301-9433 or hdpaz@childhelp.org or Amber Contreras at323-465-4016 X2007 or acontreras@childhelp.org.  NOTE: Classes without RSVPs may be cancelled.

STAR Volunteers Read with Kids @ John C. Fremont Branch, Los Angeles Public Library
Dec 18 @ 3:00 pm – Dec 18 @ 5:00 pm

Don’t miss this weekly program at the John C. Fremont Branch of the Los Angeles Public Library! Come meet STAR volunteer readers Isaac and Savannah. Read stories together, and learn how to earn a free book. Books come alive for kids when they share the fun of reading with STAR library volunteers. For more info, please call Megan Katz at 323-962-3521.

Dec
19
Sat
Free Giveaway: Khalsa Care Foundation
Dec 19 @ 12:00 pm – 2:00 pm

The Khalsa Care Foundation invites you to an afternoon fill of free fun for the entire family, including giveaways, free games, food and an awesome raffle.  The KCF giveaway, sponsored by the Sikh Community of Los Angeles, will include food bags, winter warmth items (i.e. blankets, jackets, socks, hygiene kits, gloves and beanies) and toys (basketballs, soccer balls and kid’s toys). Don’t miss activities such as face painting, arts & crafts and henna booths, a bouncy house and so much more and enjoy pizza, popcorn, cotton candy and Subway sandwiches.  Enter the raffle to win a $50 Walmart gift card!KCF Carnival English

Dec
23
Wed
Childhelp: Seeking Foster Parents
Dec 23 – Dec 24 all-day

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.

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.