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.

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Mar
16
Sat
Central Neighborhood Tree Planting @ Long Beach, CA 90806
Mar 16 @ 9:00 am – 12:00 pm

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! 

Apr
27
Sat
Hamilton Neighborhood Tree Planting @ Hamilton Middle School
Apr 27 @ 9:00 am – 12:00 pm

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. 

Sep
9
Mon
Food Distribution: Carson Senior Center @ Carson Senior Center
Sep 9 @ 8:15 am – 12:00 pm

SIGN UP HERE!

Volunteers are needed to help distribute food for those in need in our community. The food boxes consist of shelf-stable staples such as milk, beans, grains, and canned fruits and vegetables.Help us help those in need!

 

These kits go to an average of 28,000 seniors every month at 146 sites throughout Los Angeles County. In 2018, the Food Bank distributed 325,043 Senior Nutrition food kits through the Commodity Supplemental Food Program (CSFP). We are proud to facilitate the largest CSFP in the country and eternally grateful for the dedicated volunteers who make this work possible!

 

The following are the minimum requirements: 

  • Be able to lift up to 30 pounds 
  • Participate the entire shift

Please abide by the following rules:

  • Do not solicit clients
  • Follow directions from staff at all times
Paramount Senior Center Food Distribution @ Paramount Senior Center
Sep 9 @ 12:30 pm – 2:30 pm

SIGN UP HERE!

Volunteers are needed to help distribute food for those in need in our community. The food boxes consist of shelf-stable staples such as milk, beans, grains, and canned fruits and vegetables.Help us help those in need!

 

These kits go to an average of 28,000 seniors every month at 146 sites throughout Los Angeles County. In 2018, the Food Bank distributed 325,043 Senior Nutrition food kits through the Commodity Supplemental Food Program (CSFP). We are proud to facilitate the largest CSFP in the country and eternally grateful for the dedicated volunteers who make this work possible!

 

The following are the minimum requirements: 

  • Be able to lift up to 30 pounds 
  • Participate the entire shift

Please abide by the following rules:

  • Do not solicit clients
  • Follow directions from staff at all times
Sep
10
Tue
Food Distribution: L.A. Regional Food Bank @ Barnes Park
Sep 10 @ 12:15 pm – 3:00 pm

SIGN UP HERE!

Volunteers are needed to help distribute food for those in need in our community. The food boxes consist of shelf-stable staples such as milk, beans, grains, and canned fruits and vegetables.Help us help those in need!

 

These kits go to an average of 28,000 seniors every month at 146 sites throughout Los Angeles County. In 2018, the Food Bank distributed 325,043 Senior Nutrition food kits through the Commodity Supplemental Food Program (CSFP). We are proud to facilitate the largest CSFP in the country and eternally grateful for the dedicated volunteers who make this work possible!

 

The following are the minimum requirements: 

  • Be able to lift up to 30 pounds 
  • Participate the entire shift

Please abide by the following rules:

  • Do not solicit clients
  • Follow directions from staff at all times
Sep
12
Thu
Food Distribution: Glory Church @ Glory Church of Christ
Sep 12 @ 12:15 pm – 3:00 pm

SIGN UP HERE!

Volunteers are needed to help distribute food for those in need in our community. The food boxes consist of shelf-stable staples such as milk, beans, grains, and canned fruits and vegetables.Help us help those in need!

 

These kits go to an average of 28,000 seniors every month at 146 sites throughout Los Angeles County. In 2018, the Food Bank distributed 325,043 Senior Nutrition food kits through the Commodity Supplemental Food Program (CSFP). We are proud to facilitate the largest CSFP in the country and eternally grateful for the dedicated volunteers who make this work possible!

 

The following are the minimum requirements: 

  • Be able to lift up to 30 pounds 
  • Participate the entire shift

Please abide by the following rules:

  • Do not solicit clients
  • Follow directions from staff at all times
Sep
13
Fri
Food Distribution: Victory Outreach @ Victory Outreach
Sep 13 @ 8:45 am – 11:00 am

SIGN UP HERE!

Volunteers are needed to help distribute food for those in need in our community. The food boxes consist of shelf-stable staples such as milk, beans, grains, and canned fruits and vegetables.Help us help those in need!

 

These kits go to an average of 28,000 seniors every month at 146 sites throughout Los Angeles County. In 2018, the Food Bank distributed 325,043 Senior Nutrition food kits through the Commodity Supplemental Food Program (CSFP). We are proud to facilitate the largest CSFP in the country and eternally grateful for the dedicated volunteers who make this work possible!

 

The following are the minimum requirements: 

  • Be able to lift up to 30 pounds 
  • Participate the entire shift

Please abide by the following rules:

  • Do not solicit clients
  • Follow directions from staff at all times
Sep
14
Sat
Hunger Action Month: L.A. Regional Food Bank @ Randolph
Sep 14 @ 9:00 am – 12:00 pm

SIGN UP HERE!

Please join us in our volunteer day at the Los Angeles Regional Food Bank! Volunteers are needed to help sort, inspect, and repackage donated food items from local food drives. Help us help those in need by donating your time to fight hunger in our community.

 

**Once you register you will receive an email confirmation with all the logistics and forms.

***All volunteers must wear closed toed shoes*** 
***Minimum age requirement to volunteer is 14 (sorry, no exceptions)**

Sep
28
Sat
Palos Verdes Peninsula Land Conservancy National Public Lands Day @ White Point Nature Preserve
Sep 28 @ 9:00 am – 10:00 am

Sign up HERE!

Families will enjoy taking part part in restoring the native garden to benefit local wildlife and the community.

Oct
30
Wed
Alamitos Beach Memorial Trees 25th Anniversary & Neighborhood Tree Planting @ Corner of Broadway & Cerritos Ave.
Oct 30 @ 9:00 am – 12:00 pm

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.

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