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
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L.A.U.R.A. Community Resource Fair 10:00 am
L.A.U.R.A. Community Resource Fair @ Fred Roberts Park
Apr 2 @ 10:00 am
Come and join over 1,000 community residents and local service providers in sharing information and resources to the community. This group is currently seeking health and workforce development organizations/entities to provide services in South Los[...]
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WE Day California – Inspiring Youth Empowerment Event 8:30 am
WE Day California – Inspiring Youth Empowerment Event @ The Forum
Apr 7 @ 8:30 am – 4:15 pm
WE Day California - Inspiring Youth Empowerment Event @ The Forum | Inglewood | California | United States
WE Day California is coming to the Los Angeles area for the first time on Thursday, April 7, 2016, and they want you to join them as a volunteer! WE Day brings together world-renowned speakers and performers[...]
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Panel: Poverty in America 4:00 pm
Panel: Poverty in America @ Kehillat Israel Reconstructionist Congregation of Pacific Palisades
Apr 10 @ 4:00 pm – Apr 10 @ 7:00 pm
The leading cause of homelessness is poverty. Don't miss a social justice panel sponsored by the Tikkun Olam committee of Kehillat Israel Congregation as they explore “Poverty in America” with guest speakers Sasha Abramsky, author of "The American[...]
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Adoption Seminar 9:00 am
Adoption Seminar @ Courtyard Marriott Hotel
Apr 16 @ 9:00 am – 12:00 pm
Adoption Seminar @ Courtyard Marriott Hotel | Los Angeles | California | United States
AdoptHelp is one of the nation’s premier domestic adoption centers specializing in newborn baby adoptions. They are conducting an adoption seminar on Saturday, April 16 in Sherman Oaks, California. Call 1-800-637-7999 to register!  Visit http://www.adopthelp.com for more info.
Community Garden Days: Garden School Foundation 9:00 am
Community Garden Days: Garden School Foundation @ 24th Street School Garden
Apr 16 @ 9:00 am – 1:00 pm
Once a month, volunteers and community partners come together at the Garden School Foundation’s 24th Street School Garden to have some fun in the sun, enjoy delicious, garden-fresh snacks, and get vital work done that[...]
Pomona Beautification Day 9:00 am
Pomona Beautification Day
Apr 16 @ 9:00 am
Help beautify and cleanup our city! Choose a project by going to www.pomonabeautification.com, then join this great group for a great big community celebration with free burgers and entertainment celebrating their 10th-year Anniversary.  For more info, contact Nancy[...]
PVPLC Team Leader Training 9:00 am
PVPLC Team Leader Training @ White Point Nature Preserve (address will be provided with registration)
Apr 16 @ 9:00 am – 12:00 pm
Help support and lead outdoor volunteer days with Palos Verdes Peninsula Land Conservancy!  Volunteer for two events and sign up at pvplc.volunteerhub.com. 
The Great Los Angeles River CleanUp 9:00 am
The Great Los Angeles River CleanUp
Apr 16 @ 9:00 am – 12:00 pm
The Great Los Angeles River CleanUp is the nation’s largest urban river CleanUp drawing thousands of volunteers to fifteen sites over three weekends in April.  Do your part this Earth Month by visiting http://folar.org/cleanup; sign[...]
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Beautification Day: Veterans Home of California, Chula Vista 8:00 am
Beautification Day: Veterans Home of California, Chula Vista @ Veterans Home of California, Chula Vista
Apr 22 @ 8:00 am – Apr 22 @ 5:00 pm
Interested in doing something amazing for our veterans?  In honor of Earth Day on April 22, join the good folks at Veterans Home of California, Chula Vista as they beautify their grounds.  Up to 100[...]
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Earth Day 9:00 am
Earth Day @ White Point Nature Preserve (address will be provided with registration)
Apr 23 @ 9:00 am – 12:00 pm
Join in this community effort to help beautify the preserve with Palos Verdes Peninsula Land Conservancy.  Family activities are available on-site.  RSVP at pvplc.volunteerhub.com. 
The Great Los Angeles River CleanUp 9:00 am
The Great Los Angeles River CleanUp
Apr 23 @ 9:00 am – 12:00 pm
The Great Los Angeles River CleanUp is the nation’s largest urban river CleanUp drawing thousands of volunteers to fifteen sites over three weekends in April.  Do your part this Earth Month by visiting http://folar.org/cleanup; sign[...]
Volunteers: Creek to Bay Clean-up Event 9:00 am
Volunteers: Creek to Bay Clean-up Event @ Cobblestone Cottage, Tea Shoppe
Apr 23 @ 9:00 am – 12:00 pm
Volunteers are needed to help clean up Alpine Creek!   For the 4th annual Creek to Bay cleanup event, help Back Country Land Trust as they partner with I Love A Clean San Diego and[...]
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Volunteers: Student Networking Mixer 3:00 pm
Volunteers: Student Networking Mixer @ Gertz-Ressler High School
Apr 26 @ 3:00 pm – Apr 26 @ 5:00 pm
Volunteers: Student Networking Mixer  @ Gertz-Ressler High School | Los Angeles | California | United States
The Fulfillment Fund is a college access organization with a 39-year history of helping disadvantaged students graduate high school and get to and through college. Has networking been a useful tool in your career? Join[...]
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Volunteers: Get Lit Classic Poetry Slam 9:00 am
Volunteers: Get Lit Classic Poetry Slam @ Orpheum Theatre
Apr 28 @ 9:00 am – Apr 28 @ 5:00 pm
Volunteers: Get Lit Classic Poetry Slam @ Orpheum Theatre | Los Angeles | California | United States
The Get Lit -Words Ignite Classic Slam, the organization’s culminating event, is a three-day youth classic poetry festival where 50 teams from schools across California come together to compete against each other.   Get Lit’s kids[...]
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Volunteers: Get Lit Classic Poetry Slam 9:00 am
Volunteers: Get Lit Classic Poetry Slam @ Orpheum Theatre
Apr 29 @ 9:00 am – 1:00 pm
Volunteers: Get Lit Classic Poetry Slam @ Orpheum Theatre | Los Angeles | California | United States
The Get Lit -Words Ignite Classic Slam, the organization’s culminating event, is a three-day youth classic poetry festival where 50 teams from schools across California come together to compete against each other.   Get Lit’s kids[...]
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YALLWEST
YALLWEST @ Santa Monica High School
Apr 30 – May 2 all-day
YALLWEST is a local literary festival focused on Young Adult novels. This year they're bringing in over 125 authors for a weekend of discussions, books, and fun! In addition to bringing in authors, YALLWEST busses in[...]
Relay For Life: Hacienda Heights 9:00 am
Relay For Life: Hacienda Heights @ Steinmetz Park
Apr 30 @ 9:00 am – Apr 30 @ 9:00 pm
Relay For Life: Hacienda Heights @ Steinmetz Park | Hacienda Heights | California | United States
Form a team for the American Cancer Society's Relay For Life of Hacienda Heights, California on April 30 and take part in their Survivor and Caregiver special activities. Volunteer to help with event. Become a sponsor. Show[...]
SFVRM: “Fill The New Warehouse” Event 9:00 am
SFVRM: “Fill The New Warehouse” Event
Apr 30 @ 9:00 am – Apr 30 @ 6:00 pm
On May 3rd of 2014, the San Fernando Valley Rescue Mission shelter and warehouse in North Hollywood were destroyed by a fire. Now, almost two years later, with the help of their generous community, the warehouse[...]
The Great Los Angeles River CleanUp 9:00 am
The Great Los Angeles River CleanUp
Apr 30 @ 9:00 am – 12:00 pm
The Great Los Angeles River CleanUp is the nation’s largest urban river CleanUp drawing thousands of volunteers to fifteen sites over three weekends in April.  Do your part this Earth Month by visiting http://folar.org/cleanup; sign[...]
Book Fair: Children’s Bureau SET UP DAY 10:00 am
Book Fair: Children’s Bureau SET UP DAY @ Children's Bureau
Apr 30 @ 10:00 am – 4:00 pm
Don't miss the Children's Bureau Annual Book Fair where thousands of gently used books are distributed to low-income children! It's a celebration of literacy and children's books. The books need to be sorted and organized into a "book[...]

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