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.
Dear Neighborhood Leaders and Urban Foresters —
I am happy to share that new street trees are coming to Central Long Beach!
Up to 100 trees will be planted in the neighborhood bounded by:
Willow Street –- North
Hill Street –- South
Atlantic Avenue — East
Long Beach Boulevard -– West
SBCC Thrive LA’s Grupo Mariposas and East Los Angeles Women’s Center — Promontoras Contra la Violencia Domestica and Community Development YMCA of Greater Long Beach Bobby Smith Community Leadership Institute are all committed to help plant, water and care for these trees for their first year. They have chosen the theme “Unite the Neighborhood” and will use this tree planting as an opportunity to bring parents and neighbors together to get to know each other and help make the neighborhood a safer place for everyone.
Come help plant the trees!
6 UnlitterLA Routes | 60 Volunteers
Pilot cleanup in conjunction with L.A. Sanitation Dept's Earth Day Event
We will be shaking out our UnlitterLA concept of simultaneously cleaning multiple walking routes. Teams of 6-10 volunteers will each walk an approximate 4-mile route, picking up litter from sidewalks, gutters, and fences. Your help and feedback will be key to our large-scale event.
Each route starts and ends at one of three LA Metro Orange Line express bus stations – Woodley, Balboa, and Sepulveda. Kicking off with a morning briefing and distribution of any needed supplies (bags, gloves, grabbers, maps, etc), volunteers head out to clean their routes. Afterward, volunteers can enjoy the Earth Day event in the park!
Check in at 8AM, cleanup concludes around 1PM, Earth Day event runs til 2PM with free food/drink (while supplies last), 50+ exhibit booths, and fun stuff for the entire family. Volunteers can sign up (and learn more) at http://bit.ly/UnlitterLApilot
More info about the City's Earth Day event can be found at: L.A. City Sanitation's Earth Day LA
OPEN TO ALL AGES – A parent or legal guardian must accompany or personally sign the release at the event for anyone under 18. If you are bringing a child who will NOT be working, there is no need to sign the child up, however you will still need to sign the WAIVER for the child at the event.
Dear Neighborhood Leaders and Urban Foresters —
I am happy to share that new street trees are coming to the Hamilton neighborhood!
Up to 100 trees will be planted in the neighborhood bounded by:
70th Street –- North
Penfold Street –- South
Orange Avenue — East
Atlantic Avenue -– West
Hamilton Neighborhood Association is committed to help plant, water and care for these trees for their first year.
Come help plant the trees! The trees will be planted to help commemorate the planting of the 400th street tree planted in the Hamilton neighborhood as part of the I Dig Long Beach initiative.
On the first Saturday of each month, join CMA Educators and volunteers in a beach cleanup, clearing the shore of marine debris. Meet at the steps in front of the auditorium.
Groups are required to make reservations by the Thursday before the event: Call Monday through Friday, 9am to 5pm, 310-548-7562.
FREE; open to all ages 3+
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
Come join the VA Greater Los Angeles Healt Care System Veteran Stand Down. This event is in its 5th year and non of it would be possible with supportive volunteers. Volunteers: Register at – www.bwscampus.com/standdown
The activitiies that will be taking place are as follows:
• Housing Assistance • Substance Abuse Counseling • Women’s Services • VA Benefits/Claims • VHA Healthcare Enrollment • Rapid HIV Testing, Dental, Vision, and other Medical Services • Showers • Family Assistance • Legal Assistance • Employment Services • DMV ID Cards • Community Resources • Pet Services • Hair Cuts/Grooming • Meals • Healthy Living Items • Health and Wellness
Please join a team of neighbors, City staff, and volunteers to plant trees. Trees reduce greenhouse gases, provide habitat, reduce cooling costs, and increase property values. You can help make a difference. All tools and supplies will be provided. For more information, please call the Housing & Neighborhood Services Bureau at (562) 570-6866.
Cambodia Town Neighborhood Association and Rose Park Neighborhood Association share the grief of the community and would like to extend an opportunity to help the Hou family.
They are working together to help the Hou family to move out of their house at 2711 E. 7th Street on Saturday, Nov. 9.
Volunteer help is needed to help the Hou family move out of their house including the clean out the interior of the home and removal of unwanted household items of the Hou Family. They would like to request the help of the community to support the Hou family to move – their goal is to have 10 volunteers help them tomorrow. They are open for more, the more the merrier!
The clean-up will be held: Saturday, November 9, 2019, 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM at 2711 E. 7th Street, Long Beach Ca 90804 (residence behind the nail salon.)
Volunteers and refreshments and cleaning supplies would be appreciated. Here are some of the items they can use:
- trash bags
- gloves
- brooms
- dustpans
- liquid cleaning essentials
- bottled water
- snacks
For more information, please contact: Linda Reach (562) 394-5515, lindareach2016@gmail.com.
Please join a team of neighbors, City staff, and volunteers to plant trees. Trees reduce greenhouse gases, provide habitat, reduce cooling costs, and increase property values. You can help make a difference. All tools and supplies will be provided. For more information, please call the Housing & Neighborhood Services Bureau at (562) 570-6866.
