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
Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat
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Teach Sports or Arts
Teach Sports or Arts @ Coach Art
Oct 1 all-day
Do you have an artistic or athletic hobby? Will you teach it to a kid impacted by chronic illness? We can match you with an inspiring, extraordinary young person — or group of young people —[...]
DÍA DE LOS MUERTOS: A CULTURAL LEGACY 12:00 pm
DÍA DE LOS MUERTOS: A CULTURAL LEGACY @ SELF HELP GRAPHICS & ART
Oct 1 @ 12:00 pm – 5:00 pm
Día de los Muertos (Day of the Dead) has become an entire season of celebration spanning Southern California. Beginning in August through November, festivals, pop ups, and altars are created in diverse community based organizations,[...]
2
Be a Mentor: Youth Policy Institute
Be a Mentor: Youth Policy Institute @ Please contact Leah for more details.
Oct 2 all-day
Be a Mentor: Youth Policy Institute @ Please contact Leah for more details.
Need an internship? Want to strengthen your resumé? Are you working or retired and want to share your knowledge and wisdom with someone? Youth Policy Institute is looking for volunteers to commit to a 6-month[...]
Day Care Classroom & Office Volunteer Assistant 8:00 am
Day Care Classroom & Office Volunteer Assistant @ L.A. Day Care
Oct 2 @ 8:00 am – 12:00 pm
The Los Angeles Day Care Center provides day care services for low-income families around the garment, flower and produce districts. Volunteers are welcome to assist one or mutiple days to help with the various activities[...]
3
Volunteer: Venice Community Housing
Volunteer: Venice Community Housing @ Please contact VCH for address details.
Oct 3 – Oct 4 all-day
Volunteer: Venice Community Housing @ Please contact VCH for address details.
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[...]
Day Care Classroom & Office Volunteer Assistant 8:00 am
Day Care Classroom & Office Volunteer Assistant @ L.A. Day Care
Oct 3 @ 8:00 am – 12:00 pm
The Los Angeles Day Care Center provides day care services for low-income families around the garment, flower and produce districts. Volunteers are welcome to assist one or mutiple days to help with the various activities[...]
4
Day Care Classroom & Office Volunteer Assistant 8:00 am
Day Care Classroom & Office Volunteer Assistant @ L.A. Day Care
Oct 4 @ 8:00 am – 12:00 pm
The Los Angeles Day Care Center provides day care services for low-income families around the garment, flower and produce districts. Volunteers are welcome to assist one or mutiple days to help with the various activities[...]
5
Volunteer: LA Family Housing
Volunteer: LA Family Housing @ Please contact LA Family Housing for address details.
Oct 5 – Oct 6 all-day
Volunteer: LA Family Housing @ Please contact LA Family Housing for address details.
There are countless ways to volunteer and make an impact in someone's life at LA Family Housing (LAFH). Below are just a few examples! Dining Hall: Interested in an opportunity that includes more interaction with clients?[...]
Day Care Classroom & Office Volunteer Assistant 8:00 am
Day Care Classroom & Office Volunteer Assistant @ L.A. Day Care
Oct 5 @ 8:00 am – 12:00 pm
The Los Angeles Day Care Center provides day care services for low-income families around the garment, flower and produce districts. Volunteers are welcome to assist one or mutiple days to help with the various activities[...]
6
Day Care Classroom & Office Volunteer Assistant 8:00 am
Day Care Classroom & Office Volunteer Assistant @ L.A. Day Care
Oct 6 @ 8:00 am – 12:00 pm
The Los Angeles Day Care Center provides day care services for low-income families around the garment, flower and produce districts. Volunteers are welcome to assist one or mutiple days to help with the various activities[...]
Catholic Charities’ 13th Annual Evening with Angeles Fundraiser 5:00 pm
Catholic Charities’ 13th Annual Evening with Angeles Fundraiser @ The Reef on the Water
Oct 6 @ 5:00 pm
Catholic Charities of Los Angeles, Inc., San Pedro Region will be hosting its 13th annual Evening with the Angels fundraiser to benefit low-income families and homeless individuals.  The event will include a complimentary valet, open[...]
Evening with Angels 5:00 pm
Evening with Angels @ The Reef on the Water
Oct 6 @ 5:00 pm
The 13th Annual “Evening with Angels” fundraising dinner at The Reef in Long Beach. All are welcome to this event to help raise funds in order to create new programs that will help end or[...]
7
Children’s Art Festival
Children’s Art Festival @ WCC Early Education Center
Oct 7 all-day
Westside Children’s Center (WCC) exists to give at-risk children and children living in poverty the foundation they need to increase their life choices and lead fulfilling lives. For over 25 years, WCC has been providing[...]
8
DÍA DE LOS MUERTOS: A CULTURAL LEGACY 12:00 pm
DÍA DE LOS MUERTOS: A CULTURAL LEGACY @ SELF HELP GRAPHICS & ART
Oct 8 @ 12:00 pm – 5:00 pm
Día de los Muertos (Day of the Dead) has become an entire season of celebration spanning Southern California. Beginning in August through November, festivals, pop ups, and altars are created in diverse community based organizations,[...]
Sojourn’s 40th Anniversary 2:00 pm
Sojourn’s 40th Anniversary @ William Turner Gallery
Oct 8 @ 2:00 pm – 5:00 pm
You are invited to celebrate SOJOURN'S 40TH ANNIVERSARY Generosuly Hosted by: WILLIAM TURNER GALLERY   Free Parking Classy Casual Thank you for supporting Sojourn in celebrating their 40th Anniversary of life-changing services to victims of[...]
9
Be a Mentor: Youth Policy Institute
Be a Mentor: Youth Policy Institute @ Please contact Leah for more details.
Oct 9 all-day
Be a Mentor: Youth Policy Institute @ Please contact Leah for more details.
Need an internship? Want to strengthen your resumé? Are you working or retired and want to share your knowledge and wisdom with someone? Youth Policy Institute is looking for volunteers to commit to a 6-month[...]
Day Care Classroom & Office Volunteer Assistant 8:00 am
Day Care Classroom & Office Volunteer Assistant @ L.A. Day Care
Oct 9 @ 8:00 am – 12:00 pm
The Los Angeles Day Care Center provides day care services for low-income families around the garment, flower and produce districts. Volunteers are welcome to assist one or mutiple days to help with the various activities[...]
10
Volunteer: Venice Community Housing
Volunteer: Venice Community Housing @ Please contact VCH for address details.
Oct 10 – Oct 11 all-day
Volunteer: Venice Community Housing @ Please contact VCH for address details.
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[...]
Day Care Classroom & Office Volunteer Assistant 8:00 am
Day Care Classroom & Office Volunteer Assistant @ L.A. Day Care
Oct 10 @ 8:00 am – 12:00 pm
The Los Angeles Day Care Center provides day care services for low-income families around the garment, flower and produce districts. Volunteers are welcome to assist one or mutiple days to help with the various activities[...]
11
Day Care Classroom & Office Volunteer Assistant 8:00 am
Day Care Classroom & Office Volunteer Assistant @ L.A. Day Care
Oct 11 @ 8:00 am – 12:00 pm
The Los Angeles Day Care Center provides day care services for low-income families around the garment, flower and produce districts. Volunteers are welcome to assist one or mutiple days to help with the various activities[...]
Western Center Garden Party 6:00 pm
Western Center Garden Party @ THE EBELL OF LOS ANGELES
Oct 11 @ 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Garden Party 2017 is awaiting your RSVP! An evening of conversation, a celebration of revered honorees, and delicious food and drink will be capped by inspiring remarks from Eric Holder, Jr., 82nd Attorney General and partner[...]
12
Volunteer: LA Family Housing
Volunteer: LA Family Housing @ Please contact LA Family Housing for address details.
Oct 12 – Oct 13 all-day
Volunteer: LA Family Housing @ Please contact LA Family Housing for address details.
There are countless ways to volunteer and make an impact in someone's life at LA Family Housing (LAFH). Below are just a few examples! Dining Hall: Interested in an opportunity that includes more interaction with clients?[...]
Day Care Classroom & Office Volunteer Assistant 8:00 am
Day Care Classroom & Office Volunteer Assistant @ L.A. Day Care
Oct 12 @ 8:00 am – 12:00 pm
The Los Angeles Day Care Center provides day care services for low-income families around the garment, flower and produce districts. Volunteers are welcome to assist one or mutiple days to help with the various activities[...]
Inner-City Arts Image Awards 7:00 pm
Inner-City Arts Image Awards @ Natural History Museum
Oct 12 @ 7:00 pm – 10:00 pm
Inner-City Arts Image Awards @ Natural History Museum  | Los Angeles | California | United States
We look forward to this year's Imagine Awards celebration and the opportunity to recognize Wells Fargo as a leader in philanthropy and an essential partner in the vital work of community transformation. We are also proud to[...]
13
Day Care Classroom & Office Volunteer Assistant 8:00 am
Day Care Classroom & Office Volunteer Assistant @ L.A. Day Care
Oct 13 @ 8:00 am – 12:00 pm
The Los Angeles Day Care Center provides day care services for low-income families around the garment, flower and produce districts. Volunteers are welcome to assist one or mutiple days to help with the various activities[...]
Dinner with a Cause 5:30 pm
Dinner with a Cause @ JW Marriott Los Angeles L.A. LIVE
Oct 13 @ 5:30 pm
Dinner With a Cause Tickets Now Available You’re invited to join us on October 13, 2017, for our 20th annual Dinner With a Cause, the annual fundraiser in support of the Downtown Women's Center.  Dinner With[...]
14
Vibes4Vets 5:00 pm
Vibes4Vets @ Garden Amphitheatre
Oct 14 @ 5:00 pm – 10:00 pm
California is home to 25% of our nation's homeless veterans!   You can help Team AMVETS by attendingVibes4Vets concert on October 14th, 2017, 6:00 – 9:30 pm. Taco dinner catered by @TacoRevolution is included. Share this concert information with[...]
15
DÍA DE LOS MUERTOS: A CULTURAL LEGACY 12:00 pm
DÍA DE LOS MUERTOS: A CULTURAL LEGACY @ SELF HELP GRAPHICS & ART
Oct 15 @ 12:00 pm – 5:00 pm
Día de los Muertos (Day of the Dead) has become an entire season of celebration spanning Southern California. Beginning in August through November, festivals, pop ups, and altars are created in diverse community based organizations,[...]
16
Be a Mentor: Youth Policy Institute
Be a Mentor: Youth Policy Institute @ Please contact Leah for more details.
Oct 16 all-day
Be a Mentor: Youth Policy Institute @ Please contact Leah for more details.
Need an internship? Want to strengthen your resumé? Are you working or retired and want to share your knowledge and wisdom with someone? Youth Policy Institute is looking for volunteers to commit to a 6-month[...]
Day Care Classroom & Office Volunteer Assistant 8:00 am
Day Care Classroom & Office Volunteer Assistant @ L.A. Day Care
Oct 16 @ 8:00 am – 12:00 pm
The Los Angeles Day Care Center provides day care services for low-income families around the garment, flower and produce districts. Volunteers are welcome to assist one or mutiple days to help with the various activities[...]
17
Volunteer: Venice Community Housing
Volunteer: Venice Community Housing @ Please contact VCH for address details.
Oct 17 – Oct 18 all-day
Volunteer: Venice Community Housing @ Please contact VCH for address details.
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[...]
Day Care Classroom & Office Volunteer Assistant 8:00 am
Day Care Classroom & Office Volunteer Assistant @ L.A. Day Care
Oct 17 @ 8:00 am – 12:00 pm
The Los Angeles Day Care Center provides day care services for low-income families around the garment, flower and produce districts. Volunteers are welcome to assist one or mutiple days to help with the various activities[...]
18
Day Care Classroom & Office Volunteer Assistant 8:00 am
Day Care Classroom & Office Volunteer Assistant @ L.A. Day Care
Oct 18 @ 8:00 am – 12:00 pm
The Los Angeles Day Care Center provides day care services for low-income families around the garment, flower and produce districts. Volunteers are welcome to assist one or mutiple days to help with the various activities[...]
19
Volunteer: LA Family Housing
Volunteer: LA Family Housing @ Please contact LA Family Housing for address details.
Oct 19 – Oct 20 all-day
Volunteer: LA Family Housing @ Please contact LA Family Housing for address details.
There are countless ways to volunteer and make an impact in someone's life at LA Family Housing (LAFH). Below are just a few examples! Dining Hall: Interested in an opportunity that includes more interaction with clients?[...]
Day Care Classroom & Office Volunteer Assistant 8:00 am
Day Care Classroom & Office Volunteer Assistant @ L.A. Day Care
Oct 19 @ 8:00 am – 12:00 pm
The Los Angeles Day Care Center provides day care services for low-income families around the garment, flower and produce districts. Volunteers are welcome to assist one or mutiple days to help with the various activities[...]
20
Day Care Classroom & Office Volunteer Assistant 8:00 am
Day Care Classroom & Office Volunteer Assistant @ L.A. Day Care
Oct 20 @ 8:00 am – 12:00 pm
The Los Angeles Day Care Center provides day care services for low-income families around the garment, flower and produce districts. Volunteers are welcome to assist one or mutiple days to help with the various activities[...]
21
I Have a Dream Foundation
I Have a Dream Foundation
Oct 21 all-day
 Your volunteer work at “I Have a Dream” Foundation – Los Angeles (IHADLA) will make a difference in the lives of underprivileged youth in Los Angeles. Volunteers tutor, coach, read to our students (“Dreamers”), chaperone field[...]
22
DÍA DE LOS MUERTOS: A CULTURAL LEGACY 12:00 pm
DÍA DE LOS MUERTOS: A CULTURAL LEGACY @ SELF HELP GRAPHICS & ART
Oct 22 @ 12:00 pm – 5:00 pm
Día de los Muertos (Day of the Dead) has become an entire season of celebration spanning Southern California. Beginning in August through November, festivals, pop ups, and altars are created in diverse community based organizations,[...]
23
Be a Mentor: Youth Policy Institute
Be a Mentor: Youth Policy Institute @ Please contact Leah for more details.
Oct 23 all-day
Be a Mentor: Youth Policy Institute @ Please contact Leah for more details.
Need an internship? Want to strengthen your resumé? Are you working or retired and want to share your knowledge and wisdom with someone? Youth Policy Institute is looking for volunteers to commit to a 6-month[...]
Day Care Classroom & Office Volunteer Assistant 8:00 am
Day Care Classroom & Office Volunteer Assistant @ L.A. Day Care
Oct 23 @ 8:00 am – 12:00 pm
The Los Angeles Day Care Center provides day care services for low-income families around the garment, flower and produce districts. Volunteers are welcome to assist one or mutiple days to help with the various activities[...]
24
Volunteer: Venice Community Housing
Volunteer: Venice Community Housing @ Please contact VCH for address details.
Oct 24 – Oct 25 all-day
Volunteer: Venice Community Housing @ Please contact VCH for address details.
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[...]
Day Care Classroom & Office Volunteer Assistant 8:00 am
Day Care Classroom & Office Volunteer Assistant @ L.A. Day Care
Oct 24 @ 8:00 am – 12:00 pm
The Los Angeles Day Care Center provides day care services for low-income families around the garment, flower and produce districts. Volunteers are welcome to assist one or mutiple days to help with the various activities[...]
25
Day Care Classroom & Office Volunteer Assistant 8:00 am
Day Care Classroom & Office Volunteer Assistant @ L.A. Day Care
Oct 25 @ 8:00 am – 12:00 pm
The Los Angeles Day Care Center provides day care services for low-income families around the garment, flower and produce districts. Volunteers are welcome to assist one or mutiple days to help with the various activities[...]
26
Volunteer: LA Family Housing
Volunteer: LA Family Housing @ Please contact LA Family Housing for address details.
Oct 26 – Oct 27 all-day
Volunteer: LA Family Housing @ Please contact LA Family Housing for address details.
There are countless ways to volunteer and make an impact in someone's life at LA Family Housing (LAFH). Below are just a few examples! Dining Hall: Interested in an opportunity that includes more interaction with clients?[...]
Day Care Classroom & Office Volunteer Assistant 8:00 am
Day Care Classroom & Office Volunteer Assistant @ L.A. Day Care
Oct 26 @ 8:00 am – 12:00 pm
The Los Angeles Day Care Center provides day care services for low-income families around the garment, flower and produce districts. Volunteers are welcome to assist one or mutiple days to help with the various activities[...]
27
Day Care Classroom & Office Volunteer Assistant 8:00 am
Day Care Classroom & Office Volunteer Assistant @ L.A. Day Care
Oct 27 @ 8:00 am – 12:00 pm
The Los Angeles Day Care Center provides day care services for low-income families around the garment, flower and produce districts. Volunteers are welcome to assist one or mutiple days to help with the various activities[...]
28
College Within Reach 7:30 am
College Within Reach @ University of Southern California
Oct 28 @ 7:30 am – 3:00 pm
United Friends of the Children's annual college preparatory event for Los Angeles County foster youth will be held on October 28, 2017 from 7:30 am-3:00 pm at the University of Southern California. We are anticipating[...]
29
DÍA DE LOS MUERTOS: A CULTURAL LEGACY 12:00 pm
DÍA DE LOS MUERTOS: A CULTURAL LEGACY @ SELF HELP GRAPHICS & ART
Oct 29 @ 12:00 pm – 5:00 pm
Día de los Muertos (Day of the Dead) has become an entire season of celebration spanning Southern California. Beginning in August through November, festivals, pop ups, and altars are created in diverse community based organizations,[...]
Veterans Canteen 6:00 pm
Veterans Canteen @ Beverly Hilton Hotel
Oct 29 @ 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm
New Directions for Veterans Join us as we pay tribute to veterans and honor our community members who help us fulfill our mission of empowering military men and women and their families to lead productive[...]
30
Be a Mentor: Youth Policy Institute
Be a Mentor: Youth Policy Institute @ Please contact Leah for more details.
Oct 30 all-day
Be a Mentor: Youth Policy Institute @ Please contact Leah for more details.
Need an internship? Want to strengthen your resumé? Are you working or retired and want to share your knowledge and wisdom with someone? Youth Policy Institute is looking for volunteers to commit to a 6-month[...]
Day Care Classroom & Office Volunteer Assistant 8:00 am
Day Care Classroom & Office Volunteer Assistant @ L.A. Day Care
Oct 30 @ 8:00 am – 12:00 pm
The Los Angeles Day Care Center provides day care services for low-income families around the garment, flower and produce districts. Volunteers are welcome to assist one or mutiple days to help with the various activities[...]
31
Volunteer: Venice Community Housing
Volunteer: Venice Community Housing @ Please contact VCH for address details.
Oct 31 – Nov 1 all-day
Volunteer: Venice Community Housing @ Please contact VCH for address details.
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[...]
Day Care Classroom & Office Volunteer Assistant 8:00 am
Day Care Classroom & Office Volunteer Assistant @ L.A. Day Care
Oct 31 @ 8:00 am – 12:00 pm
The Los Angeles Day Care Center provides day care services for low-income families around the garment, flower and produce districts. Volunteers are welcome to assist one or mutiple days to help with the various activities[...]

How it Works

You can SEARCH by scrolling through the Months or by selecting different Categories or Tag functions. For a totally different view, try the Posterboard or Stream options! Feel free to submit an item for the calendar by clicking the “Submit Your Event / Opportunity” button above at the right-hand side of the page. Questions? Email calendar@bigsunday.org.