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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The Center in Hollywood
The Center in Hollywood @ The Center in Hollywood
Jan 1 all-day
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
Jan 1 @ 8:00 am – 2:30 pm
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
Jan 1 @ 10:00 am – 10:30 am
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
Jan 1 @ 11:30 am – 2:00 pm
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[...]
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New Directions for Veterans
New Directions for Veterans
Jan 3 all-day
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
Jan 3 @ 8:00 am
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[...]
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Storytime with Mr. Steve 10:00 am
Storytime with Mr. Steve @ Vroman's Bookstore
Jan 4 @ 10:00 am – 10:30 am
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
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Teach Sports or Arts
Teach Sports or Arts @ Coach Art
Jan 5 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 —[...]
Food on Foot Sunday Serving 3:15 pm
Food on Foot Sunday Serving
Jan 5 @ 3:15 pm – 5:00 pm
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,[...]
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Fight Hunger at Tuesday’s Farmers Market in Culver City 6:00 pm
Fight Hunger at Tuesday’s Farmers Market in Culver City
Jan 7 @ 6:00 pm – 7:30 pm
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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Storytime with Mr. Steve 10:00 am
Storytime with Mr. Steve @ Vroman's Bookstore
Jan 8 @ 10:00 am – 10:30 am
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
Jan 8 @ 11:30 am – 2:00 pm
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[...]
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Hollywood Corps Community Center 8:00 am
Hollywood Corps Community Center @ Hollywood Community Center
Jan 10 @ 8:00 am
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[...]
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Help Restore Natural Habitats! Volunteer at Starr Ranch Sanctuary 9:00 am
Help Restore Natural Habitats! Volunteer at Starr Ranch Sanctuary
Jan 11 @ 9:00 am – 12:30 pm
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[...]
Storytime with Mr. Steve 10:00 am
Storytime with Mr. Steve @ Vroman's Bookstore
Jan 11 @ 10:00 am – 10:30 am
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
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Food on Foot Sunday Serving 3:15 pm
Food on Foot Sunday Serving
Jan 12 @ 3:15 pm – 5:00 pm
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,[...]
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Inner-City Arts 8:00 am
Inner-City Arts @ Inner-City Arts
Jan 13 @ 8:00 am – 2:30 pm
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.[...]
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Fight Hunger at Tuesday’s Farmers Market in Culver City 6:00 pm
Fight Hunger at Tuesday’s Farmers Market in Culver City
Jan 14 @ 6:00 pm – 7:30 pm
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[...]
15
The Center in Hollywood
The Center in Hollywood @ The Center in Hollywood
Jan 15 all-day
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
Jan 15 @ 8:00 am – 2:30 pm
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
Jan 15 @ 10:00 am – 10:30 am
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
Jan 15 @ 11:30 am – 2:00 pm
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[...]
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New Directions for Veterans
New Directions for Veterans
Jan 17 all-day
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
Jan 17 @ 8:00 am
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[...]
weSPARK Moving Sale 9:00 am
weSPARK Moving Sale @ weSPARK Cancer Support Center
Jan 17 @ 9:00 am – 1:00 pm
WeSPARK is moving and EVERYTHING MUST GO!!! Desks, filing cabinets, plants, artwork, chairs, sofa’s, bookcases, 1954 Baldwin Acrosonic Spinet piano and much, much more! When: Friday, January 17th 9a.m. – 1p.m. AND Saturday, January 18th 9a.m. – 2p.m. Where: weSPARK Cancer[...]
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I Have a Dream Foundation
I Have a Dream Foundation
Jan 18 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[...]
Help Restore Natural Habitats! Volunteer at Starr Ranch Sanctuary 9:00 am
Help Restore Natural Habitats! Volunteer at Starr Ranch Sanctuary
Jan 18 @ 9:00 am – 12:30 pm
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[...]
Nothin’ but Sand 10:00 am
Nothin’ but Sand @ Different L.A. County beach each month. Check RSVP page for specific dates/locations
Jan 18 @ 10:00 am – 12:00 pm
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
Jan 18 @ 10:00 am – 10:30 am
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
19
Food on Foot Sunday Serving 3:15 pm
Food on Foot Sunday Serving
Jan 19 @ 3:15 pm – 5:00 pm
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,[...]
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Fight Hunger at Tuesday’s Farmers Market in Culver City 6:00 pm
Fight Hunger at Tuesday’s Farmers Market in Culver City
Jan 21 @ 6:00 pm – 7:30 pm
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[...]
22
Storytime with Mr. Steve 10:00 am
Storytime with Mr. Steve @ Vroman's Bookstore
Jan 22 @ 10:00 am – 10:30 am
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
Jan 22 @ 11:30 am – 2:00 pm
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[...]
23
Imagine LA Gathering & Homeless Count 6:30 pm
Imagine LA Gathering & Homeless Count @ Imagine LA Office
Jan 23 @ 6:30 pm – 11:00 pm
Imagine LA just 9 days from the Metro LA night of the Homeless Count, and the Koreatown Deployment Site still needs 90+ volunteers! Join Imagine LA to volunteer alongside their staff and Board Members during[...]
24
Hollywood Corps Community Center 8:00 am
Hollywood Corps Community Center @ Hollywood Community Center
Jan 24 @ 8:00 am
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[...]
25
Plant Trees in the Rancho Neighborhood 9:00 am
Plant Trees in the Rancho Neighborhood
Jan 25 @ 9:00 am – 12:00 pm
New street trees are coming to the Rancho neighborhood! Up to 100 trees will be planted in the neighborhood bounded by: Mezzanine Way — North Spring Street — South Karen Avenue – West Stevely Avenue — East Rancho Neighborhood Organization is committed to help[...]
Rancho Neighborhood Tree Planting “A Tribute to Cliff May” 9:00 am
Rancho Neighborhood Tree Planting “A Tribute to Cliff May”
Jan 25 @ 9:00 am – 12:00 pm
Rancho Neighborhood Organization is excited to plant the trees as a tribute to Cliff May, the architect that designed their homes and neighborhood in the 1950’s and widely recognized as The Father of the California Ranch Home.  Cliff May loved[...]
Storytime with Mr. Steve 10:00 am
Storytime with Mr. Steve @ Vroman's Bookstore
Jan 25 @ 10:00 am – 10:30 am
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
26
Food on Foot Sunday Serving 3:15 pm
Food on Foot Sunday Serving
Jan 26 @ 3:15 pm – 5:00 pm
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,[...]
27
Inner-City Arts 8:00 am
Inner-City Arts @ Inner-City Arts
Jan 27 @ 8:00 am – 2:30 pm
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.[...]
28
CASA of LA
CASA of LA @ Edmund D. Edelman Children’s Court
Jan 28 all-day
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
Jan 28 @ 6:00 pm – 7:30 pm
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[...]
29
The Center in Hollywood
The Center in Hollywood @ The Center in Hollywood
Jan 29 all-day
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
Jan 29 @ 8:00 am – 2:30 pm
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
Jan 29 @ 10:00 am – 10:30 am
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
Jan 29 @ 11:30 am – 2:00 pm
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[...]
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New Directions for Veterans
New Directions for Veterans
Jan 31 all-day
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
Jan 31 @ 8:00 am
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[...]

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