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
Feb
11
Sat
Care for Trees in Our Urban Forest! @ Contact Charming/register for location details.
Feb 11 @ 10:00 am – 12:00 pm

Join TREE MUSKETEERS Tree Team and youth leaders on the second and fourth Saturday of the month to care for trees in El Segundo's urban forests!

Activities include watering, mulching, weeding, pruning and litter abatement. Tree Musketeers provides the tools and know-how, you just need to come ready to "dig in" to your community.

Youth 10-17 unaccompanied by parents must submit a parent consent form online here: https://treemusketeers.org/parental-consent-form/. Youth under 10 must be accompanied.

Youth Planting Supervisor Training (Youth 10-18) @ Tree Musketeers Youth LEADership Center
Feb 11 @ 10:00 am – 12:00 pm

Be an environmental leader with Tree Musketeers! This four-hour training covers leading volunteers young and old, ISA standards for tree planting and more about how young people are taking charge in the environmental movement. Trainees will earn a Supervisor certificate at the LEAD Graduation Ceremony after satisfactory class completion and putting their new skills to work at a planting. In addition to leading tree plantings, Youth Planting Supervisors serve as representatives and leaders of TREE MUSKETEERS and the environmental movement at tree care events, fairs and other events.

Register today!

Feb
13
Mon
Mentor Youth Leaders @ Tree Musketeers Youth LEADership Center
Feb 13 @ 5:30 pm – 7:00 pm

At TREE MUSKETEERS kids are boss, but adult volunteers looking to support youth leaders can put their "Back Seat Driving" skills into action by joining the Adult Partner Team! This is also a great opportunity for you to volunteer with your child whether they are a general volunteer or Youth Planting Supervisor. Pick your schedule as you go, but folks who can help at Tree Musketeer's annual tree planting event, Arbor Day Celebration in March, are especially needed.

Register for the orientation through Tree Musketeer's website, email Volunteers@TreeMusketeers.org or call 310-322-0263 for more info.

Feb
18
Sat
Mentor Youth Leaders @ Tree Musketeers Youth LEADership Center
Feb 18 @ 10:00 am – 11:30 am

At TREE MUSKETEERS kids are boss, but adult volunteers looking to support youth leaders can put their "Back Seat Driving" skills into action by joining the Adult Partner Team! This is also a great opportunity for you to volunteer with your child whether they are a general volunteer or Youth Planting Supervisor. Pick your schedule as you go, but folks who can help at Tree Musketeer's annual tree planting event, Arbor Day Celebration in March, are especially needed.

Register for the orientation through the Tree Musketeer website, email Volunteers@TreeMusketeers.org or call 310-322-0263 for more info.

Mar
11
Sat
El Segundo’s 30th Annual Arbor Day Celebration @ Contact Charming for location details.
Mar 11 @ 9:30 am – 12:30 pm

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/

Apr
20
Thu
Get Lit: Classic Slam @ Los Angeles Theater Center
Apr 20 @ 8:30 am – 12:30 pm

300 Poets. 50 Schools.  1 Champion.

Join Get Lit at the largest youth classic poetry festival in the world!  Judges include Neil Hilborn, Duckwrth, Demi Adejuyigbe, & more!  A few happy, helpful volunteers are needed to pitch in with the 2017 Classic Slam and ensure its runs smoothly.  Interested?  If so, please contact Rachel Kilroy at 213-388-8639 or rachel@getlit.org for more info on how you can get involved.  All ages are welcomed!

Schedule of Events:

  • 9 am – 1 pm (quarterfinals)
  • 1 pm – 5 pm (semifinals)

Shifts:

  • 8:30 am – 12:30 pm
  • 12:30 pm – 4 pm
Get Lit: Classic Slam @ Los Angeles Theater Center
Apr 20 @ 12:30 pm – 4:00 pm

300 Poets. 50 Schools.  1 Champion.

Join Get Lit at the largest youth classic poetry festival in the world!  Judges include Neil Hilborn, Duckwrth, Demi Adejuyigbe, & more!  A few happy, helpful volunteers are needed to pitch in with the 2017 Classic Slam and ensure its runs smoothly.  Interested?  If so, please contact Rachel Kilroy at 213-388-8639 or rachel@getlit.org for more info on how you can get involved.  All ages are welcomed!

Schedule of Events:

  • 9 am – 1 pm (quarterfinals)
  • 1 pm – 5 pm (semifinals)

Shifts:

  • 8:30 am – 12:30 pm
  • 12:30 pm – 4 pm
Apr
21
Fri
Get Lit: Classic Slam @ Los Angeles Theater Center
Apr 21 @ 8:30 am – 12:30 pm

300 Poets. 50 Schools.  1 Champion.

Join Get Lit at the largest youth classic poetry festival in the world!  Judges include Neil Hilborn, Duckwrth, Demi Adejuyigbe, & more!  A few happy, helpful volunteers are needed to pitch in with the 2017 Classic Slam and ensure its runs smoothly.  Interested?  If so, please contact Rachel Kilroy at 213-388-8639 or rachel@getlit.org for more info on how you can get involved.  All ages are welcomed!

Schedule of Events:

  • 9 am – 1 pm (quarterfinals)
  • 1 pm – 5 pm (semifinals)

Shifts:

  • 8:30 am – 12:30 pm
  • 12:30 pm – 4 pm
Get Lit: Classic Slam @ Los Angeles Theater Center
Apr 21 @ 12:30 pm – 4:00 pm

300 Poets. 50 Schools.  1 Champion.

Join Get Lit at the largest youth classic poetry festival in the world!  Judges include Neil Hilborn, Duckwrth, Demi Adejuyigbe, & more!  A few happy, helpful volunteers are needed to pitch in with the 2017 Classic Slam and ensure its runs smoothly.  Interested?  If so, please contact Rachel Kilroy at 213-388-8639 or rachel@getlit.org for more info on how you can get involved.  All ages are welcomed!

Schedule of Events:

  • 9 am – 1 pm (quarterfinals)
  • 1 pm – 5 pm (semifinals)

Shifts:

  • 8:30 am – 12:30 pm
  • 12:30 pm – 4 pm
Apr
23
Sun
Get Lit: Classic Slam @ Orpheum
Apr 23 @ 3:00 pm – 9:00 pm

300 Poets. 50 Schools.  1 Champion.

Join Get Lit at the largest youth classic poetry festival in the world!  Judges include Neil Hilborn, Duckwrth, Demi Adejuyigbe, & more!  A few happy, helpful volunteers are needed to pitch in with the 2017 Classic Slam and ensure its runs smoothly.  Interested?  If so, please contact Rachel Kilroy at 213-388-8639 or rachel@getlit.org for more info on how you can get involved.  All ages are welcomed!

Schedule of Events:

  • 5 – 8 pm (Grand Slam Finals)

Shift:

  • 3 – 9 pm


 

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