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.
Basketball coaches needed for ages 5-17. Some coaching experience preferred. Must obtain volunteer application and get fingerprinted by Dept. of Rec & Parks before coaching. Fingerprinting clearance is free. Please note this is an ongoing opportunity. For more info, please contact Javier Moreno.
Friends of the Family (FOF) is seeking volunteers for their LA2050-funded Man2Man Project. Are you an adult male over 30 who would like to have a positive impact on a young man’s life as he strives to step up to fatherhood? Ideal volunteers would reside in the LA Metro area, be fathers themselves (not mandatory), be well established in their lives and careers, and be able to commit to 6 – 8 hours per month during 2017 to mentor a participant in FOF’s Young Dads program. All activities and mentor coaching will be coordinated by the agency. The M2M Program develops vibrant communities by supporting two generations, young fathers and their children, through quality mentoring relationships and by building social networks of adults committed to making life better for future generations. If you have wisdom to share and support to provide, please contact FOF. For more information, please contact Brenda Hillhouse, Director of Development, at 818-988-4430 or brenda@fofca.org.
Join Palos Verdes Peninsula Land Conservancy and work alongside staff protecting important wildlife habitat by closing unauthorized trails! Tasks include trail maintenance, building fences, installing signage and more! No experience needed. This event is meeting at Portuguese Bend Reserve.
Please come prepared to work outdoors with sturdy closed-toed shoes, long pants, sun protection, a snack and water. Thank you for volunteering!
For further information and to sign up please visit:
http://pvplc.volunteerhub.com
Like to hike, ride your bike or horse? Want to help protect the Preserve, its habitat and wildlife? Become a Trail Watch Volunteer and make a difference on the trails!
– Get Certified: Attend 2, 4-hour training sessions (must sign up for and attend both Jan. 28th and Feb. 4th)
– Visit the preserve at least 4 hours a month
– Educate users in proper etiquette on marked trails
– Offer assistance to those who are lost, need water, etc.
– Submit reports online of what you see and hear
- Saturday January 28th, 9AM – 1PM
- Saturday February 4th, 9AM – 1PM
Ladera Linda Community Center
32201 Forrestal Drive
Rancho Palos Verdes, CA 90275
This is an 18 and over volunteer opportunity, however, minors are welcome to sign up with a parent or guardian.
For further information and to sign up please visit:
http://pvplc.volunteerhub.com
Instructor: Steve Hofvendahl
To register, please call the Education Department at 626-821-4623 or pay at the door.
Want to grow your own fruit? Come learn some basics about fruit trees in Southern California. The class will cover the species and varieties that do the best here and how to consider their different needs for care and pruning. Design and lay-out considerations for your particular property will be discussed. The beauty of orcharding in So Cal is that, with the right planning and attention, you can eat several kinds of delicious home grown fruit throughout the year!"
Steve Hofvendahl grows around 100 fruiting trees and plants on his property (he lost count long ago). He ran the TreePeople Fruit Tree Program for 11 years where he successfully over-saw the distribution of over 50,000 free fruit trees to low income families throughout Los Angeles County. He is a Master Gardener and a member of the California Rare Fruit Growers.
Oil Painting: Capture the Beauty of Nature
Saturdays, (6 week sessions):
January 14 – February 18
February 25 – April 1
April 8 – May 13
May 20 – June 24
1:00pm – 3:30pm
Ron Pettie, Instructor
$69 Arboretum members / $79 non-members (includes Arboretum admission)
All materials are included.
Capture the beauty of nature! The instructor will guide a beginner to draw and paint with confidence. More advanced students will be able to paint independently at their own pace and will be able to choose their own subjects.
Each subsequent six-week class will explore other areas of painting such as landscape, still life, domestic animals, structures, deserts, and seascapes. Master artist Ron Pettie will guide you on this adventure.
At the end of a six-week session students will learn the following:
- Composition styles
- How to read a color chart
- Color mixing
- How to use the grid system and the rule of thirds
- Use of dark and light values and gray scales
- Learn a variety of techniques for painting , including using different brushes and the palette knife for texture and depth
- How to use the magic frame on photographs
- Self-Critiquing – Standing back and squinting
- Choosing a signature
Reservations REQUIRED; To register please call the Education Department at 626-821-4623.
Night on Broadway is a free arts and music festival produced in celebration of Councilmember José Huizar’s Bringing Back Broadway economic development initiative. Like never before, Night on Broadway awakens beautiful historic theatres and the blocks between them along the Broadway corridor in Downtown Los Angeles. L.A. is a mecca for creative talent of all kinds, and Night on Broadway is where it all shines – right in the heart of entertainment’s birthplace in Los Angeles. From emerging musical acts to national stars, artists to acrobats, and fashion designers to food trucks, Night on Broadway is all about the City of Angels. The event is from 4 – 11 pm. Volunteer opportunities are from 9 am (Jan. 28) – 1 am (Jan. 29).
See website for more on volunteer opportunities!
- Free – All Ages – Rain or Shine No Tickets Required
- 6 Historic Theatres – 7 City Blocks – 10 Stages – 100s of Acts, Artists & Experiences – 60,000+ People
For more info, please visit http://nightonbroadway.la/.
As we dive into 2017, Dysonna is revved up and ready for "Perception of Reality" at the gorgeous Avalon Theatre in Hollywood. This theatrical art/fashion show is what everyone woman and girl needs in their lives, an uplifting and inspiring show that gives you the courage to be you and know that you can Run Your World!
Don’t miss the experience of a woman’s story as she questions who she is through her journey of life. To find her power and courage to succeed at whatever she want to be and do. Dancers and models will come to life and stage before your eyes! For reservations, call 323-857-0030 or purchase online at www.mkt.com/dysonna. All proceeds benefit Jenesse Foundation, Closed Eyes Open Heart Foundation and GIRLS INC. For more info, please visit www.dysonnacityartgallery.com or www.dysonna.com.
Basketball coaches needed for ages 5-17. Some coaching experience preferred. Must obtain volunteer application and get fingerprinted by Dept. of Rec & Parks before coaching. Fingerprinting clearance is free. Please note this is an ongoing opportunity. For more info, please contact Javier Moreno.
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!
