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
Apr
7
Sat
Outdoor Volunteer Day: Alta Vicente @ 31290 Palos Verdes Dr W, Rancho Palos Verdes, CA 90275
Apr 7 all-day

Please join us for our Outdoor Volunteer Day from 9am to 12pm at Alta Vicente Reserve! We will be working to remove invasive weeds which degrade important wildlife habitat and will be replacing them with native, drought tolerant plants!

Please meet us at the Alta Vicente trailhead next to St Paul's Lutheran Church at 31290 Palos Verdes Dr W, Rancho Palos Verdes, CA 90275. Please do not park in the church parking lot. Park on the street. Extra parking can be found in Golden Cove Shopping Center.

We will be working outdoors, so please wear closed-toed shoes, sun protection and be sure to bring drinking water and a snack. A reusable water bottle is recommended. Thank you for volunteering to conserve the Palos Verdes Peninsula!

Apr
14
Sat
Great Los Angeles River CleanUp! @ LA River
Apr 14 all-day

THE GREAT LA RIVER CLEANUP 2018

Great LA River Clean Up / La Gran Limpieza is back! The largest urban River cleanup in America starts April 2018.

For 29 years, FoLAR and our fellow Angelenos have cleaned the Los Angeles River and protected our oceans from trash and refuse. In 2017 we mobilized 10,000 volunteers to remove 100 tons of trash. Help us make 2018 even bigger.

Join the movement this Earth Month as we come together to restore habitat, protect nature, and build community through the power of collective action.OrganizerKit_CleanUp2018_R6

Apr
21
Sat
Great Los Angeles River CleanUp! @ LA River
Apr 21 all-day

THE GREAT LA RIVER CLEANUP 2018

Great LA River Clean Up / La Gran Limpieza is back! The largest urban River cleanup in America starts April 2018.

For 29 years, FoLAR and our fellow Angelenos have cleaned the Los Angeles River and protected our oceans from trash and refuse. In 2017 we mobilized 10,000 volunteers to remove 100 tons of trash. Help us make 2018 even bigger.

Join the movement this Earth Month as we come together to restore habitat, protect nature, and build community through the power of collective action.OrganizerKit_CleanUp2018_R6

Apr
28
Sat
Great Los Angeles River CleanUp! @ LA River
Apr 28 all-day

THE GREAT LA RIVER CLEANUP 2018

Great LA River Clean Up / La Gran Limpieza is back! The largest urban River cleanup in America starts April 2018.

For 29 years, FoLAR and our fellow Angelenos have cleaned the Los Angeles River and protected our oceans from trash and refuse. In 2017 we mobilized 10,000 volunteers to remove 100 tons of trash. Help us make 2018 even bigger.

Join the movement this Earth Month as we come together to restore habitat, protect nature, and build community through the power of collective action.OrganizerKit_CleanUp2018_R6

May
12
Sat
Outdoor Volunteer Day: Alta Vicente @ 31290 Palos Verdes Dr W, Rancho Palos Verdes, CA 90275
May 12 @ 9:00 am – 12:00 pm

Please join us for our Outdoor Volunteer Day from 9am to 12pm at Alta Vicente Reserve! We will be working to remove invasive weeds which degrade important wildlife habitat and will be replacing them with native, drought tolerant plants!

Please meet us at the Alta Vicente trailhead next to St Paul's Lutheran Church at 31290 Palos Verdes Dr W, Rancho Palos Verdes, CA 90275. Please do not park in the church parking lot. Park on the street. Extra parking can be found in Golden Cove Shopping Center.

We will be working outdoors, so please wear closed-toed shoes, sun protection and be sure to bring drinking water and a snack. A reusable water bottle is recommended. Thank you for volunteering to conserve the Palos Verdes Peninsula!

May
29
Tue
The Greystone Demonstration Garden @ Greystone Gardens
May 29 @ 10:00 am – 11:30 am

The Greystone Demonstration Garden is a dedicated space for community gardening projects and education.  It's approximately 2150 square feet and sits on 18.3 acres of land at Greystone Mansion & Gardens:  The Doheny Estate, owned by the City of Beverly Hills.  This outdoor venue allows individuals to come together and learn about gardening, the benefits of locally grown, organic food that is environmentally friendly, sustainable and cost-effective. The Greystone Demonstration Garden is open year-round and seeks volunteers for various gardening tasks.  If interested, contact the City volunteer coordinator at 310-285-6840

 

Jun
12
Tue
The Greystone Demonstration Garden @ Greystone Gardens
Jun 12 @ 10:00 am – 11:30 am

The Greystone Demonstration Garden is a dedicated space for community gardening projects and education.  It's approximately 2150 square feet and sits on 18.3 acres of land at Greystone Mansion & Gardens:  The Doheny Estate, owned by the City of Beverly Hills.  This outdoor venue allows individuals to come together and learn about gardening, the benefits of locally grown, organic food that is environmentally friendly, sustainable and cost-effective. The Greystone Demonstration Garden is open year-round and seeks volunteers for various gardening tasks.  If interested, contact the City volunteer coordinator at 310-285-6840

 

Jun
30
Sat
Outdoor Volunteer Day: Native Plant Nursery @ 3171 N. Gaffey Street, San Pedro, CA 90731
Jun 30 @ 9:00 am – 12:00 pm

Come volunteer with us at PVPLC's Native Plant Nursery! You will help transplant seedlings and prepare native plants to be planted in restoration sites around the Peninsula to improve wildlife habitat!

The Native Plant Nursery is located in San Pedro on a secured Navy Fuel Support Point. All volunteers must bring a photo ID (driver's license or school ID) and must register 48 hours in advance to participate. Volunteers who do not sign up in advance and receive a confirmation will not be permitted to enter the Navy base. Your vehicle may be subject to search. Please arrive 15 minutes early to account for the security. Volunteers will be working outdoors, so please wear closed-toed shoes, sun protection and be sure to bring drinking water and a snack.

Thank you for supporting the Palos Verdes Peninsula Land Conservancy!

Jul
10
Tue
The Greystone Demonstration Garden @ Greystone Gardens
Jul 10 @ 10:00 am – 11:30 am

The Greystone Demonstration Garden is a dedicated space for community gardening projects and education.  It's approximately 2150 square feet and sits on 18.3 acres of land at Greystone Mansion & Gardens:  The Doheny Estate, owned by the City of Beverly Hills.  This outdoor venue allows individuals to come together and learn about gardening, the benefits of locally grown, organic food that is environmentally friendly, sustainable and cost-effective. The Greystone Demonstration Garden is open year-round and seeks volunteers for various gardening tasks.  If interested, contact the City volunteer coordinator at 310-285-6840

 

Jul
15
Sun
Junior Master Gardening Class ages 6-12 @ Greystone Garden
Jul 15 @ 10:00 am – 12:00 pm

New! Gardening calss for children. Everyone knows kids who grow broccoli eat broccoli. You dont want to miss this! Ages 6-12 years old. The classes will teach : Intro to Soil, Amending a Bed, Tool Safety, Plant Selection, and Seed Starting.

 

Registration must be completed through Beverly Hills Community Services Department. You will be confirmed registration once payment is made. No onsite registration on day of class. 

How it Works

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