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.
Westside Children’s Center (WCC) exists to give at-risk children and children living in poverty the foundation they need to increase their life choices and lead fulfilling lives. For over 25 years, WCC has been providing thousands of at-risk children and their families with critical, high-quality early education programs (including comprehensive Early Head Start services), family strengthening interventions, foster care and adoption services, and a range of vital, integrated services, including educational assessments, disabilities screenings, nutrition, dental and vision screenings, and pediatric health consultations.
You are invited to celebrate SOJOURN'S 40TH ANNIVERSARY
Generosuly Hosted by:
WILLIAM TURNER GALLERY
Free Parking
Classy Casual
Thank you for supporting Sojourn in celebrating their 40th Anniversary of life-changing services to victims of domestic violence.
More new trees are coming to North Long Beach in 2017! I am writing to invite you and your groups to volunteer at this tree planting event!
The Port of Long Beach has provided funding to plant 6,000 trees in Long Beach neighborhoods through 2020! Businesses and community groups are partnering with Housing and Neighborhood Services to provide volunteers at the tree planting events.
Public Works will survey the neighborhood for tree planting locations and Housing and Neighborhood ServicesBureau staff will mail letters to the property owners of all the adjacent sites to notify them that trees will be installed and to provide them with an opportunity to decline them.
Housing and Neighborhood Services Bureau staff will deliver all the trees and tools on planting day.
Come help build the urban forest in Long Beach
Join AKF Los Angeles volunteers in partnership with the Compton Intiative for COMPTON WORKDAY on Saturday, October 21st at 7am.
Be part of thousands of volunteers who will engage in hands-on service projects (building gardens, benches, tables, landscaping, painting and murals) to enhance nonprofits, medical clinics, public schools and much more!
To sign up and for more info please visit: http://bit.ly/
Light breakfast and lunch will be provided as well as AKF Service t-shirts. All ages welcome (those under 18 require a consent form).
If you have questions, contact Beenish at beenish.dhanani@gmail.com.
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ABOUT AGA KHAN FOUNDATION:
For nearly 30 years, the Foundation has been working with communities, governments, businesses, and local organizations to help improve the quality of life for 3.5 million people annually in 16 countries across the globe. 100% of donations made to AKF go DIRECTLY to the cause.
United Friends of the Children's annual college preparatory event for Los Angeles County foster youth will be held on October 28, 2017 from 7:30 am-3:00 pm at the University of Southern California. We are anticipating over 650 attendees this year! Please use this form to share how you'd like to support this amazing day. Please note that at the end of the form you will receive a confirmation "thank you message" stating that we will be in touch in October.
While previous volunteer experience with UFC is certainly not required, all volunteers must be 18+ years of age.
Join Big Sunday for a huge community cleanup in West LA! We will be joining forces with the West LA Community Coalition to help beautify the West LA Civic Center, Library and surrounding areas. Volunteers are needed to help with picking up trash, landscaping, tree trimming, cleaning tree beds, removing graffiti and more.
Please RSVP here: https://bigsundayorg.wufoo.com/forms/rwzz0dp1phs12x/
Join us in celebrating the 50th anniversary of the Aga Khan Foundation this year, while exercising for a good cause!
The 2017 Aga Khan Foundation Los Angeles Walk | Run will be held on Sunday, November 12th in Santa Monica. There will be a 5K run, 1K run, and a family-friendly walk.
Afterwards, come spend your afternoon enjoying live entertainment, food, interactive activities and chances to win great prizes.
For more info visit: bit.ly/2017akfwalkrun
[Schedule]
OCEAN VIEW PARK, SANTA MONICA
7:15am: 5K Run Registration Opens
8:00am: 5k Run Begins (Finish line at the Santa Monica Pier)
PALISADES PARK AT WASHINGTON AVE
8:45am: 1K Run (Ages 4-12) Registration Opens
9:15am: 1K Run Begins
SANTA MONICA PIER
9:00am: Walk Registration Opens
10:30am: Walk Begins
Entertainment & activities to be held on the Pier following the walk
[Early Registration Fees, Ends 10/10]
5K $25 // 1K $15 // Walk Free
[Parking]
RUN Parking at Lot 5S, 2600 Barnard Way, Santa Monica, CA 90405
WALK Parking at Santa Monica Pier and adjacent lots
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100% of the proceeds benefit the Aga Khan Foundation, a non-profit organization that partners with communities, governments, businesses, and local organizations to improve the quality of life for 3.5 million people annually in 16 countries across Asia and Africa.
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2017 Orientation Date
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 25th orientation session to sign up for the next orientation session starting March 4th.
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.
More new trees are coming to North Long Beach in 2017! I am writing to invite you and your groups to volunteer at this tree planting event!
The Port of Long Beach has provided funding to plant 6,000 trees in Long Beach neighborhoods through 2020! Businesses and community groups are partnering with Housing and Neighborhood Services to provide volunteers at the tree planting events.
Public Works will survey the neighborhood for tree planting locations and Housing and Neighborhood ServicesBureau staff will mail letters to the property owners of all the adjacent sites to notify them that trees will be installed and to provide them with an opportunity to decline them.
Housing and Neighborhood Services Bureau staff will deliver all the trees and tools on planting day.
More new trees are coming to North Long Beach in 2017! I am writing to invite you and your groups to volunteer at this tree planting event!
The Port of Long Beach has provided funding to plant 6,000 trees in Long Beach neighborhoods through 2020! Businesses and community groups are partnering with Housing and Neighborhood Services to provide volunteers at the tree planting events.
Public Works will survey the neighborhood for tree planting locations and Housing and Neighborhood ServicesBureau staff will mail letters to the property owners of all the adjacent sites to notify them that trees will be installed and to provide them with an opportunity to decline them.
Housing and Neighborhood Services Bureau staff will deliver all the trees and tools on planting day.
Come help build the urban forest in Long Beach
