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.
Join our friends from Portraits of Hope, as they are having a 24-hour Paint-a-Thon to revitalize LA County's animal shelters. Everything take place at their studio at Plaza El Segundo in El Segundo. For more info and to get involved, please contact poh@portraitsofhope.org.
Our pals at Michelson Found Animals Culver City are hosting a big adoption event with several other animal rescues in the area with one goal – to find furr-ever homes for as many of the adoptable cats and dogs as possible! They would love your support for this event! For more info and to get involved, please contact n.dubois@foundanimals.org.
Don’t miss the opening of Skid Row Artists at Bolt Barbers during DTLA ArtWalk! It’s a must-see.
Augie’s Quest ALS Research Initiative, is looking for over 50 volunteers to help out at the 12th Annual BASH on Friday, March 10, 2017. The gala is a fun-filled event with live entertainment, dancing, awards, and auctions. It’s sure to be a fabulous evening! This high profile event raises over $1 Million each year for Augie’s Quest. Volunteer positions are available during both the day and evening for tasks such as registration, ballroom set-up, and auction set-up/supervision.
Below is a volunteer schedule:
|
Day |
Time |
Job description |
# of volunteers needed |
|
March 10th |
12pm-4pm |
Assist Augie’s Quest staff in setting up the ball room, auction, and other miscellaneous tasks. Lunch will not be provided, please eat before you arrive. |
8 |
|
March 10th |
4pm-11pm |
Assist Augie’s Quest staff in various tasks throughout the evening including, but not limited to, auction, registration, and greeters. Dinner will be served to all volunteers. |
50 |
PLEASE NOTE: Please be on time and professional. For the day shifts, casual, but professional dress (no ripped clothing, tees, tank tops, flip flops, etc). In the evening, black pants and shirt is required (no cocktail or formal dresses please). Volunteers must be flexible and there are no guarantees to which job you will be assigned. Volunteers may be standing for long periods of time, so wear comfortable shoes. Also, volunteers will not be able to drink any alcohol. Please let us know in advance if you require any special accommodations. Parking will be validated by the Augie’s Quest for SELF PARKING ONLY.
Please contact Allie Kosciak at akosciak@als.net to reserve your spot as a volunteer by March 3rd.
Join Walk With Sally at their 10th Annual Friendship Bowl! Volunteer the day of the event or sign up online to become a fundraiser and make a difference for kids whose parents or siblings have cancer! For more info, please visit www.walkwithsally.org/bowlathon.
Reading to Kids organizes monthly reading clubs on the second Saturday of every month at eight downtown Los Angeles elementary schools. The reading clubs run from 9 am – 12 pm. Pairs of volunteer readers read aloud to small groups of students from the elementary school (typically between 4 and 6 children per group) in a fun environment. Teachers at the elementary school provide supervision and guidance throughout the morning.
To volunteer at the next reading clubs, please visit http://www.readingtokids.org where you'll need to register and RSVP. For more information, please feel free to e-mail info@readingtokids.org or call 310-479-7455.
The next reading clubs will be held on March 11th from 9 am – 12 pm. For exact locations, please visit http://www.readingtokids.org.
Volunteers must be 18 or older to volunteer with Reading to Kids.
For more info, please contact volunteer@readingtokids.org.
Join Tree Musketeers in celebrating 30 years of youth-led environmental work in the South Bay and around the world. Lend a hand by planting and caring for trees along Imperial Highway in El Segundo!
Register through the Tree Musketeer website: https://treemusketeers.org/2017/arbor-day-is-on-its-way-2/
This year, Downtown Bookfest at Grand Park is partnering with the City of L.A. Department of Cultural Affairs' Big Read to celebrate the poetry of Emily Dickinson. The annual literary gathering highlights the work of L.A.-based writers and publishers with daylong readings, spoken word and activities featuring members of 826LA, Get Lit Players and others. You can catch performances by Mayda Del Valle, David Prather and Cut Chemist + Hymnal, take part in a book-making workshop inspired by Dickinson's collection of 400 plant specimens, pose for pictures in a Victorian-themed photo booth or write poems on vintage typewriters. And if you want to skip a trip to the bookstore, Red Hen Press, Skylight Books and Get Lit Publications will sell books and other souvenirs in pop-up bookshops. The event is free!
Take part in the PREMIERE of original musical performances stemming from collaboration between Street Symphony, Urban Voices, and Lamp Arts Program musicians! For more info, please visit https://www.facebook.com/LampArtProject/.
Attention Schools, Faith Based and Community Supporters! Don’t miss Young Women Empowerment’s 5th Annual Girl Talk V Spring Conference "Beauty in Motion" on March 18. Young women between the ages of 12-21 are invited to attend the free "Girl Talk" 2017 Spring Conference. The event will include guest speakers, workshops, giveaways, opportunity drawings, breakfast, lunch and entertainment. Free t-shirts will be provided to the first 50 girls registered and guests will enjoy a make-up demo, Zumba, and discussions on topics ranging from human trafficking, boundaries, self worth, entrepreneurship, suicide prevention and more! To pre-register for the event, individuals and groups can email ywefoundation@gmail.com. The event is presented by Gwen Rodgers, founder of the Young Women Empowerment Foundation. To register, please click HERE.
