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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Basketball Coaches Needed
Basketball Coaches Needed
@ Lou Costello Jr. Recreation Center
Jan 2 – Jan 3 all-day
Basketball coaches needed for ages 5-17. Some coaching experience preferred. Must obtain volunteer application and get fingerprinted by Dept. of Rec & Parks before coaching. Fingerprinting clearance is free. Please note this is an ongoing[...]
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Basketball Coaches Needed
Basketball Coaches Needed
@ Lou Costello Jr. Recreation Center
Jan 4 – Jan 5 all-day
Basketball coaches needed for ages 5-17. Some coaching experience preferred. Must obtain volunteer application and get fingerprinted by Dept. of Rec & Parks before coaching. Fingerprinting clearance is free. Please note this is an ongoing[...]
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Sewing Quilts for Veterans
1:00 pm
Sewing Quilts for Veterans
@ SewVac Ltd
Jan 5 @ 1:00 pm – Jan 5 @ 5:00 pm
SoCal Quilts of Valor cuts and sew quilts to present to military Veterans to thank them for their service, welcome them home, and help them in their healing. They also trim quilts when they come back from[...]
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Basketball Coaches Needed
Basketball Coaches Needed
@ Lou Costello Jr. Recreation Center
Jan 6 – Jan 7 all-day
Basketball coaches needed for ages 5-17. Some coaching experience preferred. Must obtain volunteer application and get fingerprinted by Dept. of Rec & Parks before coaching. Fingerprinting clearance is free. Please note this is an ongoing[...]
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Basketball Coaches Needed
Basketball Coaches Needed
@ Lou Costello Jr. Recreation Center
Jan 9 – Jan 10 all-day
Basketball coaches needed for ages 5-17. Some coaching experience preferred. Must obtain volunteer application and get fingerprinted by Dept. of Rec & Parks before coaching. Fingerprinting clearance is free. Please note this is an ongoing[...]
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Basketball Coaches Needed
Basketball Coaches Needed
@ Lou Costello Jr. Recreation Center
Jan 11 – Jan 12 all-day
Basketball coaches needed for ages 5-17. Some coaching experience preferred. Must obtain volunteer application and get fingerprinted by Dept. of Rec & Parks before coaching. Fingerprinting clearance is free. Please note this is an ongoing[...]
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What’s Happening in Gardening
9:30 am
What’s Happening in Gardening
@ Los Angeles County Arboretum & Botanic Garden
Jan 12 @ 9:30 am – 12:00 pm
What's Happening in Gardening Hosted by Matt-Dell & Rebecca Tufenkian 8 Thursday Classes 9:30am – 12:00pm; $140 for the series; $25 per class To register please call the Education Department at 626-821-4623 or pay at[...]
TM@10
10:00 am
TM@10
@ Big Sunday
Jan 12 @ 10:00 am – 11:30 am
 Don’t miss our fun weekly community service event, TM@10 (Thursday Mornings at 10), where we’ll be creating birthday gift packages for youngsters at the Exceptional Children’s Foundation. Pitch in and make a new friend! If you’d like[...]
Sewing Quilts for Veterans
1:00 pm
Sewing Quilts for Veterans
@ SewVac Ltd
Jan 12 @ 1:00 pm – Jan 12 @ 5:00 pm
SoCal Quilts of Valor cuts and sew quilts to present to military Veterans to thank them for their service, welcome them home, and help them in their healing. They also trim quilts when they come back from[...]
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Basketball Coaches Needed
Basketball Coaches Needed
@ Lou Costello Jr. Recreation Center
Jan 13 – Jan 14 all-day
Basketball coaches needed for ages 5-17. Some coaching experience preferred. Must obtain volunteer application and get fingerprinted by Dept. of Rec & Parks before coaching. Fingerprinting clearance is free. Please note this is an ongoing[...]
Rapid Response Team
9:00 am
Rapid Response Team
@ Forrestal Reserve
Jan 13 @ 9:00 am – 12:00 pm
 Join Palos Verdes Peninsula Land Conservancy and help maintain our trail system to protect important wildlife habitat! This event will meet at the entrance of Forrestal Reserve. No experience needed. Please come prepared to work outdoors[...]
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Rapid Response Team
9:00 am
Rapid Response Team
@ Forrestal Reserve
Jan 14 @ 9:00 am – 12:00 pm
 Work alongside Conservancy staff and help close unauthorized spur trails to protect important wildlife habitat! Task may include: Trail maintenance, fence repair, installing signage, planting, and so much more! This event will meet at the[...]
Reading to Kids: January 14th Reading Clubs
9:00 am
Reading to Kids: January 14th Reading Clubs
@ 8 Elementary Schools in Downtown LA
Jan 14 @ 9:00 am – 12:00 pm
 READING TO KIDS: January 14th Reading Clubs Reading to Kids organizes monthly reading clubs on the second Saturday of every month at eight downtown Los Angeles elementary schools. The reading clubs run from 9:00 am to[...]
Oil Painting: Capture the Beauty of Nature
1:00 pm
Oil Painting: Capture the Beauty of Nature
@ Los Angeles County Arboretum & Botanic Garden
Jan 14 @ 1:00 pm – 3:30 pm
Oil Painting: Capture the Beauty of Nature Saturdays, (6 week sessions): January 14 – February 18 February 25 – April 1 April 8 – May 13 May 20 – June 24 1:00pm – 3:30pm Ron[...]
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Basketball Coaches Needed
Basketball Coaches Needed
@ Lou Costello Jr. Recreation Center
Jan 16 – Jan 17 all-day
Basketball coaches needed for ages 5-17. Some coaching experience preferred. Must obtain volunteer application and get fingerprinted by Dept. of Rec & Parks before coaching. Fingerprinting clearance is free. Please note this is an ongoing[...]
Big Sunday’s 5th Annual MLK Day Clothing Collection & Community Breakfast
9:00 am
Big Sunday’s 5th Annual MLK Day Clothing Collection & Community Breakfast
@ Big Sunday
Jan 16 @ 9:00 am – 12:00 pm
 At Big Sunday, we’re amazed by how many people simply don’t have enough clothes. So, once again, we’ll be collecting all kinds of clothing for all kinds of disadvantaged and grateful people. Volunteers are needed[...]
MLK Jr. Day of Service
9:00 am
MLK Jr. Day of Service
@ White Point nature Preserve
Jan 16 @ 9:00 am – 12:00 pm
 MLK Jr. Day of Service at White Point Nature Preserve Join Palos Verdes Peninsula Land Conservancy and help care for the White Point Native Plant Garden by removing invasive weeds, watering native plants, grooming trails and[...]
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Basketball Coaches Needed
Basketball Coaches Needed
@ Lou Costello Jr. Recreation Center
Jan 18 – Jan 19 all-day
Basketball coaches needed for ages 5-17. Some coaching experience preferred. Must obtain volunteer application and get fingerprinted by Dept. of Rec & Parks before coaching. Fingerprinting clearance is free. Please note this is an ongoing[...]
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What’s Happening in Gardening
9:30 am
What’s Happening in Gardening
@ Los Angeles County Arboretum & Botanic Garden
Jan 19 @ 9:30 am – 12:00 pm
What's Happening in Gardening Hosted by Matt-Dell & Rebecca Tufenkian 8 Thursday Classes 9:30am – 12:00pm; $140 for the series; $25 per class To register please call the Education Department at 626-821-4623 or pay at[...]
TM@10
10:00 am
TM@10
@ Big Sunday
Jan 19 @ 10:00 am – 11:30 am
 Don’t miss our fun weekly community service event, TM@10 (Thursday Mornings at 10), where we’ll be creating number- & letter-learning booklets for disadvantaged kids. Pitch in and make a new friend! If you’d like to join[...]
Sewing Quilts for Veterans
1:00 pm
Sewing Quilts for Veterans
@ SewVac Ltd
Jan 19 @ 1:00 pm – Jan 19 @ 5:00 pm
SoCal Quilts of Valor cuts and sew quilts to present to military Veterans to thank them for their service, welcome them home, and help them in their healing. They also trim quilts when they come back from[...]
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Basketball Coaches Needed
Basketball Coaches Needed
@ Lou Costello Jr. Recreation Center
Jan 20 – Jan 21 all-day
Basketball coaches needed for ages 5-17. Some coaching experience preferred. Must obtain volunteer application and get fingerprinted by Dept. of Rec & Parks before coaching. Fingerprinting clearance is free. Please note this is an ongoing[...]
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Outdoor Volunteer Day: Portuguese Bend Reserve
9:00 am
Outdoor Volunteer Day: Portuguese Bend Reserve
@ Portuguese Bend Reserve
Jan 21 @ 9:00 am – 12:00 pm
 Join Palos Verdes Peninsula Land Conservancy during their Outdoor Volunteer Day at Portuguese Bend Reserve. Open to all, no experience needed! They will be working on one of their many restoration sites to remove invasive weeds[...]
Rapid Response Team
9:00 am
Rapid Response Team
@ Portuguese Bend Reserve
Jan 21 @ 9:00 am – 12:00 pm
 Join Palos Verdes Peninsula Land Conservancy and help maintain their trail system to protect important wildlife habitat! This event will meet at the entrance of Forrestal Reserve. No experience needed. Please come prepared to work outdoors[...]
Weed Warriors
9:00 am
Weed Warriors
Jan 21 @ 9:00 am – 12:30 pm
Don’t miss the Audubon Starr Ranch Sanctuary’s 2017 “Weed Warriors” Saturday Volunteer Days! Weeds can alter habitats and have negative effects on wildlife. Volunteers help remove periwinkle, English ivy, and English plantain using non-chemical methods.[...]
Oil Painting: Capture the Beauty of Nature
1:00 pm
Oil Painting: Capture the Beauty of Nature
@ Los Angeles County Arboretum & Botanic Garden
Jan 21 @ 1:00 pm – 3:30 pm
Oil Painting: Capture the Beauty of Nature Saturdays, (6 week sessions): January 14 – February 18 February 25 – April 1 April 8 – May 13 May 20 – June 24 1:00pm – 3:30pm Ron[...]
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6th Annual Winter Rock Fest
7:00 am
6th Annual Winter Rock Fest
@ Please contact Lili for address details.
Jan 22 @ 7:00 am – Jan 22 @ 6:00 pm
Don’t miss the RockSTAR Music Education's 6th Annual Winter Rock Fest at The El Rey Theater in Los Angeles California ! Volunteers are needed for the special event on Sunday January 22, 2017! The Winter[...]
Laughing Matters: Inaugural Comedy Ball
7:30 pm
Laughing Matters: Inaugural Comedy Ball
@ Hollywood Improv (Main Room)
Jan 22 @ 7:30 pm
 What are you doing the evening of January 22? You could attend an evening of laughs. We all could use a few right now. Here are some reasons that you might want to attend that[...]
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Basketball Coaches Needed
Basketball Coaches Needed
@ Lou Costello Jr. Recreation Center
Jan 23 – Jan 24 all-day
Basketball coaches needed for ages 5-17. Some coaching experience preferred. Must obtain volunteer application and get fingerprinted by Dept. of Rec & Parks before coaching. Fingerprinting clearance is free. Please note this is an ongoing[...]
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Volunteers: Man2Man Project
Volunteers: Man2Man Project
@ Please contact Brenda for more details.
Jan 24 – Jan 25 all-day
Friends of the Family (FOF) is seeking volunteers for their LA2050-funded Man2Man Project. Are you an adult male over 30 who would like to have a positive impact on a young man’s life as he[...]
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Basketball Coaches Needed
Basketball Coaches Needed
@ Lou Costello Jr. Recreation Center
Jan 25 – Jan 26 all-day
Basketball coaches needed for ages 5-17. Some coaching experience preferred. Must obtain volunteer application and get fingerprinted by Dept. of Rec & Parks before coaching. Fingerprinting clearance is free. Please note this is an ongoing[...]
Volunteers: Man2Man Project
Volunteers: Man2Man Project
@ Please contact Brenda for more details.
Jan 25 – Jan 26 all-day
Friends of the Family (FOF) is seeking volunteers for their LA2050-funded Man2Man Project. Are you an adult male over 30 who would like to have a positive impact on a young man’s life as he[...]
Heal the Bay Beach Cleanup
1:00 pm
Heal the Bay Beach Cleanup
@ Hermosa Beach; Dockweiler State Beach in Playa del Rey; Santa Monica Pier
Jan 25 @ 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm
 LA Kings Invite You To Give Back Go, Kings, Go! In honor of the NHL All-Star Game's return to Los Angeles, the LA Kings invite you to beach cleanups at Hermosa Beach, Dockweiler State Beach,[...]
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Tai Chi
9:00 am
Tai Chi
@ Los Angeles County Arboretum & Botanic Garden
Jan 26 @ 9:00 am – 10:30 am
Instructor: Master Arnold Chien Tai Chi is a martial art based on the theory of an ancient classic called “I Ching”. Kinetic Tai Chi is created by Master Chien based on this foundation coupling[...]
What’s Happening in Gardening
9:30 am
What’s Happening in Gardening
@ Los Angeles County Arboretum & Botanic Garden
Jan 26 @ 9:30 am – 12:00 pm
What's Happening in Gardening Hosted by Matt-Dell & Rebecca Tufenkian 8 Thursday Classes 9:30am – 12:00pm; $140 for the series; $25 per class To register please call the Education Department at 626-821-4623 or pay at[...]
Sewing Quilts for Veterans
1:00 pm
Sewing Quilts for Veterans
@ SewVac Ltd
Jan 26 @ 1:00 pm – Jan 26 @ 5:00 pm
SoCal Quilts of Valor cuts and sew quilts to present to military Veterans to thank them for their service, welcome them home, and help them in their healing. They also trim quilts when they come back from[...]
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Basketball Coaches Needed
Basketball Coaches Needed
@ Lou Costello Jr. Recreation Center
Jan 27 – Jan 28 all-day
Basketball coaches needed for ages 5-17. Some coaching experience preferred. Must obtain volunteer application and get fingerprinted by Dept. of Rec & Parks before coaching. Fingerprinting clearance is free. Please note this is an ongoing[...]
Volunteers: Man2Man Project
Volunteers: Man2Man Project
@ Please contact Brenda for more details.
Jan 27 – Jan 28 all-day
Friends of the Family (FOF) is seeking volunteers for their LA2050-funded Man2Man Project. Are you an adult male over 30 who would like to have a positive impact on a young man’s life as he[...]
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Rapid Response Team
9:00 am
Rapid Response Team
@ Portuguese Bend Reserve
Jan 28 @ 9:00 am – 12:00 pm
 Join Palos Verdes Peninsula Land Conservancy and work alongside staff protecting important wildlife habitat by closing unauthorized trails! Tasks include trail maintenance, building fences, installing signage and more! No experience needed. This event is meeting at[...]
Volunteer Trail Watch Training
9:00 am
Volunteer Trail Watch Training
@ Ladera Linda Community Center
Jan 28 @ 9:00 am – 1:00 pm
 Like to hike, ride your bike or horse? Want to help protect the Preserve, its habitat and wildlife? Become a Trail Watch Volunteer and make a difference on the trails! – Get Certified: Attend 2,[...]
Home Orcharding
10:00 am
Home Orcharding
@ Los Angeles County Arboretum & Botanic Garden
Jan 28 @ 10:00 am – 12:00 pm
 Instructor: Steve Hofvendahl To register, please call the Education Department at 626-821-4623 or pay at the door. Want to grow your own fruit? Come learn some basics about fruit trees in Southern California. The class[...]
Oil Painting: Capture the Beauty of Nature
1:00 pm
Oil Painting: Capture the Beauty of Nature
@ Los Angeles County Arboretum & Botanic Garden
Jan 28 @ 1:00 pm – 3:30 pm
Oil Painting: Capture the Beauty of Nature Saturdays, (6 week sessions): January 14 – February 18 February 25 – April 1 April 8 – May 13 May 20 – June 24 1:00pm – 3:30pm Ron[...]
Volunteer: Night on Broadway
4:00 pm
Volunteer: Night on Broadway
@ Broadway Street (between Olympic Blvd. and 3rd Street), Downtown LA
Jan 28 @ 4:00 pm – 11:00 pm
Night on Broadway is a free arts and music festival produced in celebration of Councilmember José Huizar’s Bringing Back Broadway economic development initiative. Like never before, Night on Broadway awakens beautiful historic theatres and the[...]
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Dysonna Theatrical Art & Fashion Show
2:00 pm
Dysonna Theatrical Art & Fashion Show
@ Avalon Theatre
Jan 29 @ 2:00 pm
 As we dive into 2017, Dysonna is revved up and ready for "Perception of Reality" at the gorgeous Avalon Theatre in Hollywood. This theatrical art/fashion show is what everyone woman and girl needs in their[...]
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Basketball Coaches Needed
Basketball Coaches Needed
@ Lou Costello Jr. Recreation Center
Jan 30 – Jan 31 all-day
Basketball coaches needed for ages 5-17. Some coaching experience preferred. Must obtain volunteer application and get fingerprinted by Dept. of Rec & Parks before coaching. Fingerprinting clearance is free. Please note this is an ongoing[...]
Volunteer: Meals on Wheels West LA
10:15 am
Volunteer: Meals on Wheels West LA
@ Meals on Wheels West Los Angeles
Jan 30 @ 10:15 am – 12:30 pm
 Become a volunteer for Meals on Wheels West (MOW) Los Angeles and help deliver meals between 10:15 am and 12:30 pm any Monday – Friday! Student volunteers are always welcome at MOW. Younger students can[...]
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Volunteer: Venice Community Housing
Volunteer: Venice Community Housing
@ Please contact VCH for address details.
Jan 31 – Feb 1 all-day
 Venice Community Housing has a variety of volunteer opportunities ranging from regular on-going projects to one-time experiences. For more info on VCH’s current volunteer opportunities, please visit http://www.vchcorp.org/volunteer/. For all opportunities, volunteers must be over[...]
Volunteers: Man2Man Project
Volunteers: Man2Man Project
@ Please contact Brenda for more details.
Jan 31 – Feb 1 all-day
Friends of the Family (FOF) is seeking volunteers for their LA2050-funded Man2Man Project. Are you an adult male over 30 who would like to have a positive impact on a young man’s life as he[...]
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