Big Sunday: Our Really Big Community Calendar – Support & Volunteer with our Nonprofit Partners every month!

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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1 Teach Sports or Arts Teach Sports or Arts @ Coach Art Dec 1 all-day Tickets 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 —[...] Food on Foot Sunday Serving 3:15 pm Food on Foot Sunday Serving Dec 1 @ 3:15 pm – 5:00 pm Tickets For over 20 years, Food on Foot has been assisting the homeless by providing nutritious meals, clothing, work opportunities and ultimately the transition to full-time employment and life off the streets. As an awesome volunteer,[...]	2 Inner-City Arts 8:00 am Inner-City Arts @ Inner-City Arts Dec 2 @ 8:00 am – 2:30 pm Tickets STUDIO VOLUNTEERISM Studio volunteers work alongside teaching artists to support K-12 students as they explore their own creativity in one of our seven studios: Visual Arts, Ceramics, Creativity Lab, Media Arts, Drama, Dance, and Music.[...]	3 CASA of LA CASA of LA @ Edmund D. Edelman Children’s Court Dec 3 all-day Tickets A Court Appointed Special Advocate (CASA) is a trained, dedicated and caring community volunteer, who is assigned to work one-on-one with a child in the foster care system. CASAs are sworn in by a dependency court judge to[...] Fight Hunger at Tuesday’s Farmers Market in Culver City 6:00 pm Fight Hunger at Tuesday’s Farmers Market in Culver City Dec 3 @ 6:00 pm – 7:30 pm Tickets Quick Overview: We are working to fight hunger and food waste in Southern California, and we'd love to have you join us. Mission or Broader Program Description: Food Forward fights hunger and prevents food waste[...]	4 The Center in Hollywood The Center in Hollywood @ The Center in Hollywood Dec 4 all-day Tickets Regular volunteers commit to serving at The Center 1+ days a week in the capacity of participating in or leading groups, attending coffee hour, cleaning, or assisting with office work. Weekly shifts range from 1.5-8[...] Inner-City Arts 8:00 am Inner-City Arts @ Inner-City Arts Dec 4 @ 8:00 am – 2:30 pm Tickets STUDIO VOLUNTEERISM Studio volunteers work alongside teaching artists to support K-12 students as they explore their own creativity in one of our seven studios: Visual Arts, Ceramics, Creativity Lab, Media Arts, Drama, Dance, and Music.[...] Storytime with Mr. Steve 10:00 am Storytime with Mr. Steve @ Vroman's Bookstore Dec 4 @ 10:00 am – 10:30 am Tickets Vroman's favorite storytime guy, Mr. Steve, shares books with little ones every Wednesday and Saturday morning in the kids' section of the store. Ages 2 – 7 Fight Hunger at Wednesday’s Farmers Market in Santa Monica 11:30 am Fight Hunger at Wednesday’s Farmers Market in Santa Monica Dec 4 @ 11:30 am – 2:00 pm Tickets Quick Overview: We are working to fight hunger and food waste in Southern California, and we'd love to have you join us. Mission or Broader Program Description: Food Forward fights hunger and prevents food waste by rescuing[...]	5	6 New Directions for Veterans New Directions for Veterans Dec 6 all-day Tickets NDVets Memorial Day 5K We look for friendly, energetic volunteers to assist with our 5K run/walk. We need volunteers to help with everything from Check-In, staffing water stations, and cheering on walkers and runners along the[...] Hollywood Corps Community Center 8:00 am Hollywood Corps Community Center @ Hollywood Community Center Dec 6 @ 8:00 am Tickets Ongoing Volunteer Opportunities VOLUNTEER COACHES (BASKETBALL, SOCCER & INDOOR FLAG FOOTBALL) We are looking for energetic and enthusiastic volunteer coaches who are interested in teaching youth sports. Our program goal is to create a positive[...]	7 Help Restore Natural Habitats! Volunteer at Starr Ranch Sanctuary 9:00 am Help Restore Natural Habitats! Volunteer at Starr Ranch Sanctuary Dec 7 @ 9:00 am – 12:30 pm Tickets Audubon California’s 4000-acre Starr Ranch Sanctuary in southeast Orange County is pleased to invite you to join them as a volunteer "Weed Warrior." Weeds can alter habitats and have negative effects on wildlife. Volunteers help[...] Harkins Sensory Friendly Screenings 9:45 am Harkins Sensory Friendly Screenings @ Harkins Cerritos 16 Dec 7 @ 9:45 am Tickets Smallfoot roars into Harkins Cerritos 16, just a little more softly; the sensory-friendly screening is appropriate for guests affected by autism and sensory processing disorders. One Saturday each month, select Harkins locations present a family-friendly film in an auditorium dedicated to[...] For the Record! An interactive timeline of North LB History 10:00 am For the Record! An interactive timeline of North LB History @ Jordan High School Dec 7 @ 10:00 am Tickets See history before your eyes — and under your feet! Long Beach Heritage will help launch For the Record on November 18, 2019! This interactive timeline takes history to the streets, telling overlooked stories of the heritage[...] Help Set Up Daisy Avenue Tree Lane 10:00 am Help Set Up Daisy Avenue Tree Lane Dec 7 @ 10:00 am – 5:00 pm Tickets Wrigley Area Neighborhood Alliance (WANA), and Daisy Avenue Christmas Tree Lane (CTL) Are Looking for a Few Good Volunteers! Service Hours opportunity for volunteers over the age of 18 yr. old. Volunteers — they need[...] Storytime with Mr. Steve 10:00 am Storytime with Mr. Steve @ Vroman's Bookstore Dec 7 @ 10:00 am – 10:30 am Tickets Vroman's favorite storytime guy, Mr. Steve, shares books with little ones every Wednesday and Saturday morning in the kids' section of the store. Ages 2 – 7 Los Cerritos Wetlands Habitat Restoration 10:30 am Los Cerritos Wetlands Habitat Restoration @ Los Cerritos Wetlands Dec 7 @ 10:30 am – 12:30 pm Tickets The Aquarium of the Pacific is working together with the Los Cerritos Wetlands Authority to help restore a local wetland in Long Beach. The Aquarium hosts a monthly habitat restoration event at the Los Cerritos[...]
8 Join the Children’s Lifesaving Foundation in Honoring the First CLF Legacy Sponsor 3:00 pm Join the Children’s Lifesaving Foundation in Honoring the First CLF Legacy Sponsor @ Sunset Restaurant Dec 8 @ 3:00 pm – 6:00 pm Tickets Food on Foot Sunday Serving 3:15 pm Food on Foot Sunday Serving Dec 8 @ 3:15 pm – 5:00 pm Tickets For over 20 years, Food on Foot has been assisting the homeless by providing nutritious meals, clothing, work opportunities and ultimately the transition to full-time employment and life off the streets. As an awesome volunteer,[...]	9	10 “Plant a Tree for the Holidays:” Ridgewood Triangle Neighborhood Tree Planting 9:00 am “Plant a Tree for the Holidays:” Ridgewood Triangle Neighborhood Tree Planting Dec 10 @ 9:00 am – 12:00 pm Tickets Dear Neighborhood and Community Leaders & Urban Forester Volunteers — Would you like to make a difference for the environment? Come help plant 100 new street trees in the Ridgewood Triangle neighborhood in Long Beach! Ridgewood Triangle Neighborhood Tree[...] Fight Hunger at Tuesday’s Farmers Market in Culver City 6:00 pm Fight Hunger at Tuesday’s Farmers Market in Culver City Dec 10 @ 6:00 pm – 7:30 pm Tickets Quick Overview: We are working to fight hunger and food waste in Southern California, and we'd love to have you join us. Mission or Broader Program Description: Food Forward fights hunger and prevents food waste[...]	11 Storytime with Mr. Steve 10:00 am Storytime with Mr. Steve @ Vroman's Bookstore Dec 11 @ 10:00 am – 10:30 am Tickets Vroman's favorite storytime guy, Mr. Steve, shares books with little ones every Wednesday and Saturday morning in the kids' section of the store. Ages 2 – 7 Fight Hunger at Wednesday’s Farmers Market in Santa Monica 11:30 am Fight Hunger at Wednesday’s Farmers Market in Santa Monica Dec 11 @ 11:30 am – 2:00 pm Tickets Quick Overview: We are working to fight hunger and food waste in Southern California, and we'd love to have you join us. Mission or Broader Program Description: Food Forward fights hunger and prevents food waste by rescuing[...]	12 Community Conversations on Water Services, Programs and Communications 5:30 pm Community Conversations on Water Services, Programs and Communications @ Dana Neighborhood Library Dec 12 @ 5:30 pm – 7:00 pm Tickets Get a free swag bag for sharing your input on Long Beach Water! Join Long Beach Water to share your feedback on Long Beach Water’s services and communications. They’ll incorporate what they hear to[...]	13 Hollywood Corps Community Center 8:00 am Hollywood Corps Community Center @ Hollywood Community Center Dec 13 @ 8:00 am Tickets Ongoing Volunteer Opportunities VOLUNTEER COACHES (BASKETBALL, SOCCER & INDOOR FLAG FOOTBALL) We are looking for energetic and enthusiastic volunteer coaches who are interested in teaching youth sports. Our program goal is to create a positive[...] Become a Judge for the Best House decorating contest with Wrigley Area Neighborhood Alliance and Daisy Avenue Christmas Tree Lane! 7:00 pm Become a Judge for the Best House decorating contest with Wrigley Area Neighborhood Alliance and Daisy Avenue Christmas Tree Lane! Dec 13 @ 7:00 pm Tickets Would you like to serve as a judge for the Best House decorating contest? Wrigley Area Neighborhood Alliance (WANA) and Daisy Avenue Christmas Tree Lane are asking for volunteers to help judge in the Best House decorating[...]	14 2nd Annual 10th Street Tree Watering and Tree Decorating Event 8:30 am 2nd Annual 10th Street Tree Watering and Tree Decorating Event @ Craftsman Village Park Dec 14 @ 8:30 am – 10:30 am Tickets Greetings! Join AOC7 for their 2nd Annual Tree Watering and Tree Decorating Event!!! Help turn 10th Street into Candy Cane Lane! AOC7 is looking for "super volunteers" to join them for their 2nd annual[...] Help Restore Natural Habitats! Volunteer at Starr Ranch Sanctuary 9:00 am Help Restore Natural Habitats! Volunteer at Starr Ranch Sanctuary Dec 14 @ 9:00 am – 12:30 pm Tickets Audubon California’s 4000-acre Starr Ranch Sanctuary in southeast Orange County is pleased to invite you to join them as a volunteer "Weed Warrior." Weeds can alter habitats and have negative effects on wildlife. Volunteers help[...] Mulch the Gulch Volunteer Event 9:00 am Mulch the Gulch Volunteer Event @ Willow Springs Park Dec 14 @ 9:00 am – 12:00 pm Tickets Volunteer with the Office of Sustainability to help care for the native plant restoration area at Willow Springs Park! This is a 12 acre restoration area filled with native coastal sage scrub and wetland plants.[...] Storytime with Mr. Steve 10:00 am Storytime with Mr. Steve @ Vroman's Bookstore Dec 14 @ 10:00 am – 10:30 am Tickets Vroman's favorite storytime guy, Mr. Steve, shares books with little ones every Wednesday and Saturday morning in the kids' section of the store. Ages 2 – 7 KCF’s Holiday Event 12:00 pm KCF’s Holiday Event Dec 14 @ 12:00 pm – 2:00 pm Tickets FREE FUN FOR THE WHOLE FAMILY! Giveaways, games, food, and raffle! KCF carnival english 2019-updated KCF carnival spanish 2019-updated FREE WORKSHOP: Pay & Benefits Negotiation for women 1:00 pm FREE WORKSHOP: Pay & Benefits Negotiation for women @ Conservation Corps Building Dec 14 @ 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm Tickets You are invited by the American Association of University Women (AAUW) Long Beach to attend the following: FREE WORKSHOP Pay & Benefits Negotiation Learn to confidently negotiate your financial future! Be ready for 2020. Saturday,[...]
15 Native Garden Volunteer Day 10:00 am Native Garden Volunteer Day Dec 15 @ 10:00 am – 12:00 pm Tickets The mission of CNPS is to conserve California native plants and their natural habitats, and increase understanding, appreciation, and horticultural use of native plants. We achieve this mission at the native garden days at Point[...] Food on Foot Sunday Serving 3:15 pm Food on Foot Sunday Serving Dec 15 @ 3:15 pm – 5:00 pm Tickets For over 20 years, Food on Foot has been assisting the homeless by providing nutritious meals, clothing, work opportunities and ultimately the transition to full-time employment and life off the streets. As an awesome volunteer,[...]	16 Inner-City Arts 8:00 am Inner-City Arts @ Inner-City Arts Dec 16 @ 8:00 am – 2:30 pm Tickets STUDIO VOLUNTEERISM Studio volunteers work alongside teaching artists to support K-12 students as they explore their own creativity in one of our seven studios: Visual Arts, Ceramics, Creativity Lab, Media Arts, Drama, Dance, and Music.[...]	17 Fight Hunger at Tuesday’s Farmers Market in Culver City 6:00 pm Fight Hunger at Tuesday’s Farmers Market in Culver City Dec 17 @ 6:00 pm – 7:30 pm Tickets Quick Overview: We are working to fight hunger and food waste in Southern California, and we'd love to have you join us. Mission or Broader Program Description: Food Forward fights hunger and prevents food waste[...]	18 The Center in Hollywood The Center in Hollywood @ The Center in Hollywood Dec 18 all-day Tickets Regular volunteers commit to serving at The Center 1+ days a week in the capacity of participating in or leading groups, attending coffee hour, cleaning, or assisting with office work. Weekly shifts range from 1.5-8[...] Inner-City Arts 8:00 am Inner-City Arts @ Inner-City Arts Dec 18 @ 8:00 am – 2:30 pm Tickets STUDIO VOLUNTEERISM Studio volunteers work alongside teaching artists to support K-12 students as they explore their own creativity in one of our seven studios: Visual Arts, Ceramics, Creativity Lab, Media Arts, Drama, Dance, and Music.[...] Storytime with Mr. Steve 10:00 am Storytime with Mr. Steve @ Vroman's Bookstore Dec 18 @ 10:00 am – 10:30 am Tickets Vroman's favorite storytime guy, Mr. Steve, shares books with little ones every Wednesday and Saturday morning in the kids' section of the store. Ages 2 – 7 Fight Hunger at Wednesday’s Farmers Market in Santa Monica 11:30 am Fight Hunger at Wednesday’s Farmers Market in Santa Monica Dec 18 @ 11:30 am – 2:00 pm Tickets Quick Overview: We are working to fight hunger and food waste in Southern California, and we'd love to have you join us. Mission or Broader Program Description: Food Forward fights hunger and prevents food waste by rescuing[...]	19 Long Beach Police Department South Division Community Forum/Holiday Mixer 6:00 pm Long Beach Police Department South Division Community Forum/Holiday Mixer Dec 19 @ 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm Tickets Please join the Long Beach Police Department for their next South Division Community Forum. This is a great opportunity for community and business leaders to become engaged with members of the Long Beach Police Department[...]	20 New Directions for Veterans New Directions for Veterans Dec 20 all-day Tickets NDVets Memorial Day 5K We look for friendly, energetic volunteers to assist with our 5K run/walk. We need volunteers to help with everything from Check-In, staffing water stations, and cheering on walkers and runners along the[...] Hollywood Corps Community Center 8:00 am Hollywood Corps Community Center @ Hollywood Community Center Dec 20 @ 8:00 am Tickets Ongoing Volunteer Opportunities VOLUNTEER COACHES (BASKETBALL, SOCCER & INDOOR FLAG FOOTBALL) We are looking for energetic and enthusiastic volunteer coaches who are interested in teaching youth sports. Our program goal is to create a positive[...]	21 I Have a Dream Foundation I Have a Dream Foundation Dec 21 all-day Tickets 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[...] Nothin’ but Sand 10:00 am Nothin’ but Sand @ Different L.A. County beach each month. Check RSVP page for specific dates/locations Dec 21 @ 10:00 am – 12:00 pm Tickets Our monthly all-ages beach cleanup bonanza, 10 a.m. to noon on the third Saturday of every month except December. Beach cleanups are a great experience for you and your family, friends and co-workers to get[...] Storytime with Mr. Steve 10:00 am Storytime with Mr. Steve @ Vroman's Bookstore Dec 21 @ 10:00 am – 10:30 am Tickets Vroman's favorite storytime guy, Mr. Steve, shares books with little ones every Wednesday and Saturday morning in the kids' section of the store. Ages 2 – 7 La Posada – A traditional Mexican holiday celebration 4:00 pm La Posada – A traditional Mexican holiday celebration @ Francis Avenue Garden Dec 21 @ 4:00 pm Tickets The Board of Urban Partners Los Angeles would like to invite the community to a very special upcoming La Posada event on Sat. December 21, 2019. This is a traditional Mexican holiday celebration! It starts[...]
22 Food on Foot Sunday Serving 3:15 pm Food on Foot Sunday Serving Dec 22 @ 3:15 pm – 5:00 pm Tickets For over 20 years, Food on Foot has been assisting the homeless by providing nutritious meals, clothing, work opportunities and ultimately the transition to full-time employment and life off the streets. As an awesome volunteer,[...]	23	24 Fight Hunger at Tuesday’s Farmers Market in Culver City 6:00 pm Fight Hunger at Tuesday’s Farmers Market in Culver City Dec 24 @ 6:00 pm – 7:30 pm Tickets Quick Overview: We are working to fight hunger and food waste in Southern California, and we'd love to have you join us. Mission or Broader Program Description: Food Forward fights hunger and prevents food waste[...]	25 Storytime with Mr. Steve 10:00 am Storytime with Mr. Steve @ Vroman's Bookstore Dec 25 @ 10:00 am – 10:30 am Tickets Vroman's favorite storytime guy, Mr. Steve, shares books with little ones every Wednesday and Saturday morning in the kids' section of the store. Ages 2 – 7 Fight Hunger at Wednesday’s Farmers Market in Santa Monica 11:30 am Fight Hunger at Wednesday’s Farmers Market in Santa Monica Dec 25 @ 11:30 am – 2:00 pm Tickets Quick Overview: We are working to fight hunger and food waste in Southern California, and we'd love to have you join us. Mission or Broader Program Description: Food Forward fights hunger and prevents food waste by rescuing[...]	26 Wrigley Area Neighborhood Alliance (WANA), and Daisy Avenue Christmas Tree Lane (CTL) 10:00 am Wrigley Area Neighborhood Alliance (WANA), and Daisy Avenue Christmas Tree Lane (CTL) @ Meet at Hill Street and Daisy Avenue. Dec 26 @ 10:00 am – 4:00 pm Tickets Wrigley Area Neighborhood Alliance (WANA), and Daisy Avenue Christmas Tree Lane (CTL) are Looking for 25 Good Volunteers to help take down the figurines, fencing, stakes, etc. Thursday, December 26, 2019, 10:00 a.m. to[...]	27 Hollywood Corps Community Center 8:00 am Hollywood Corps Community Center @ Hollywood Community Center Dec 27 @ 8:00 am Tickets Ongoing Volunteer Opportunities VOLUNTEER COACHES (BASKETBALL, SOCCER & INDOOR FLAG FOOTBALL) We are looking for energetic and enthusiastic volunteer coaches who are interested in teaching youth sports. Our program goal is to create a positive[...]	28 Storytime with Mr. Steve 10:00 am Storytime with Mr. Steve @ Vroman's Bookstore Dec 28 @ 10:00 am – 10:30 am Tickets Vroman's favorite storytime guy, Mr. Steve, shares books with little ones every Wednesday and Saturday morning in the kids' section of the store. Ages 2 – 7
29 Food on Foot Sunday Serving 3:15 pm Food on Foot Sunday Serving Dec 29 @ 3:15 pm – 5:00 pm Tickets For over 20 years, Food on Foot has been assisting the homeless by providing nutritious meals, clothing, work opportunities and ultimately the transition to full-time employment and life off the streets. As an awesome volunteer,[...]	30 Inner-City Arts 8:00 am Inner-City Arts @ Inner-City Arts Dec 30 @ 8:00 am – 2:30 pm Tickets STUDIO VOLUNTEERISM Studio volunteers work alongside teaching artists to support K-12 students as they explore their own creativity in one of our seven studios: Visual Arts, Ceramics, Creativity Lab, Media Arts, Drama, Dance, and Music.[...]	31 CASA of LA CASA of LA @ Edmund D. Edelman Children’s Court Dec 31 all-day Tickets A Court Appointed Special Advocate (CASA) is a trained, dedicated and caring community volunteer, who is assigned to work one-on-one with a child in the foster care system. CASAs are sworn in by a dependency court judge to[...] Fight Hunger at Tuesday’s Farmers Market in Culver City 6:00 pm Fight Hunger at Tuesday’s Farmers Market in Culver City Dec 31 @ 6:00 pm – 7:30 pm Tickets Quick Overview: We are working to fight hunger and food waste in Southern California, and we'd love to have you join us. Mission or Broader Program Description: Food Forward fights hunger and prevents food waste[...]

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