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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Mentorship Program: Imagine LA @ Please contact Tara for more details.
Mentorship Program: Imagine LA @ Please contact Tara for more details.
Apr 18 – Apr 19 all-day
Mentorship Program: Imagine LA @ Please contact Tara for more details.
Imagine LA works with volunteers and vulnerable families to break the cycle of homelessness, poverty, and neglect; and help every member thrive! Their Family Mentorship Program matches a team of volunteer mentors from committed organizations[...]
Support “Chicks Who Make Flicks”
Support “Chicks Who Make Flicks”
Apr 18 – Apr 19 all-day
Women writers and directors in the entertainment industry constantly encounter roadblocks when attempting to advance their careers – even when they are just as talented and capable as their male counterparts. Women actors have a[...]
Mentorship Program: Imagine LA @ Please contact Tara for more details.
Mentorship Program: Imagine LA @ Please contact Tara for more details.
Apr 19 – Apr 20 all-day
Mentorship Program: Imagine LA @ Please contact Tara for more details.
Imagine LA works with volunteers and vulnerable families to break the cycle of homelessness, poverty, and neglect; and help every member thrive! Their Family Mentorship Program matches a team of volunteer mentors from committed organizations[...]
“Eat. Drink. Be An Angel” Day
“Eat. Drink. Be An Angel” Day
Apr 20 – Apr 21 all-day
“Eat. Drink. Be An Angel” Day
Where are you going to dine on “Eat. Drink. Be An Angel” day?  On Wednesday, April 20, there is a long list of yummy restaurants to choose from that will be donating a portion of[...]
Support “Chicks Who Make Flicks”
Support “Chicks Who Make Flicks”
Apr 21 – Apr 22 all-day
Women writers and directors in the entertainment industry constantly encounter roadblocks when attempting to advance their careers – even when they are just as talented and capable as their male counterparts. Women actors have a[...]
Mentorship Program: Imagine LA @ Please contact Tara for more details.
Mentorship Program: Imagine LA @ Please contact Tara for more details.
Apr 22 – Apr 23 all-day
Mentorship Program: Imagine LA @ Please contact Tara for more details.
Imagine LA works with volunteers and vulnerable families to break the cycle of homelessness, poverty, and neglect; and help every member thrive! Their Family Mentorship Program matches a team of volunteer mentors from committed organizations[...]
Mentors Needed: Fulfillment Fund @ Varied locations, including South LA, Koreatown, near USC, etc.
Mentors Needed: Fulfillment Fund @ Varied locations, including South LA, Koreatown, near USC, etc.
Apr 23 – Apr 24 all-day
Mentors Needed: Fulfillment Fund @ Varied locations, including South LA, Koreatown, near USC, etc.
The Fulfillment Fund is a college access organization with a 39-year history of helping disadvantaged students graduate from high school and access college.  One of its key services is mentoring.  Recognized as one of the[...]
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2:30 pm No Limits 20th Birthday Celebration @ Sony Pictures – Madison Entrance
No Limits 20th Birthday Celebration @ Sony Pictures – Madison Entrance
Apr 17 @ 2:30 pm – Apr 17 @ 5:30 pm
Join No Limits in celebrating 20 years of empowering deaf children to speak, dream, achieve and inspire through its national theater program and educational centers.  The evening will include food, entertainment and surprises!  Bring your[...]
2:30 pm No Limits 20th Birthday Party @ Sony Pictures Studios
No Limits 20th Birthday Party @ Sony Pictures Studios
Apr 17 @ 2:30 pm – Apr 17 @ 5:30 pm
Join No Limits in celebrating 20 years of empowering deaf children to speak, dream, achieve and inspire through its national theater program and educational centers.  For more info on No Limits for Deaf Children or[...]
4:00 pm Beauty of Nature Film Series: Out of Africa @ Warner Grand Theatre
Beauty of Nature Film Series: Out of Africa @ Warner Grand Theatre
Apr 17 @ 4:00 pm
Don’t miss this fascinating story of Denmark native Karen Blixen (Meryl Streep) who moves to Kenya hoping for a better life, her attempts at love and struggles for survival.  Winner of 7 Academy Awards including[...]
1:00 pm STAR Volunteers: Read with Kids @ John C. Fremont Library
STAR Volunteers: Read with Kids @ John C. Fremont Library
Apr 19 @ 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm
Come meet the STAR volunteer readers Isaac and Savannah at John C. Fremont Library!  Children are invited to read stories together and learn how to earn a free book. Books come alive for kids when[...]
10:30 am Baby & Toddler Storytime with the Librarian @ John C. Fremont Library
Baby & Toddler Storytime with the Librarian @ John C. Fremont Library
Apr 20 @ 10:30 am
Join our friends at the John C. Fremont Library for Baby & Toddler Storytime with the Librarian every Wednesday!  All ages welcome. Sessions are held at 10:30 and 11 am; both are the same. Enjoy[...]
11:00 am Baby & Toddler Storytime with the Librarian @ John C. Fremont Library
Baby & Toddler Storytime with the Librarian @ John C. Fremont Library
Apr 20 @ 11:00 am
Join our friends at the John C. Fremont Library for Baby & Toddler Storytime with the Librarian every Wednesday!  All ages welcome. Sessions are held at 10:30 and 11 am; both are the same. Enjoy[...]
11:45 am NMI Interfaith Council @ Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints
NMI Interfaith Council @ Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints
Apr 20 @ 11:45 am
Please join the Newport-Mesa-Irvine Interfaith Council for their April Luncheon for a timely discussion on Human Trafficking by the OC Human Trafficking Task Force on Wednesday, April 20th at 11:45 am in Newport Beach.   Please RSVP by Tuesday, April[...]
9:30 am What’s Happening in Gardening @ Los Angeles County Arboretum & Botanic Garden (Palm Room)
What’s Happening in Gardening @ Los Angeles County Arboretum & Botanic Garden (Palm Room)
Apr 21 @ 9:30 am – 12:00 pm
What’s Happening in Gardening Hosted by Matt-Dell & Rebecca Tufenkian Each class begins with an open discussion which may or may not include: show & tell, current events, culture tips, pest problems, and introductions of[...]
1:00 pm SoCal Quilts of Valor Sew Days @ SewVac Ltd
SoCal Quilts of Valor Sew Days @ SewVac Ltd
Apr 21 @ 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm
Join our friends at So Cal Quilts of Valor for their Sew Days held every Thursday (except on holidays).  Volunteers are needed to help construct quilts to be awarded to veterans to thank them for[...]
6:30 pm PTV Benefit Dinner @ Belgian Consulate General Residence
PTV Benefit Dinner @ Belgian Consulate General Residence
Apr 21 @ 6:30 pm
PTV Benefit Dinner @ Belgian Consulate General Residence
Don’t miss a secret supper at the Belgian Consulate General Residence on Thursday, April 21 to benefit Program for Torture Victims. PTV rebuilds the lives of torture survivors from over 70 countries who have stood[...]
8:00 am Beautification Day: Veterans Home of California, Chula Vista @ Veterans Home of California, Chula Vista
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[...]
3:00 pm STAR Volunteers: Read with Kids @ John C. Fremont Library
STAR Volunteers: Read with Kids @ John C. Fremont Library
Apr 22 @ 3:00 pm – Apr 22 @ 5:00 pm
Come meet the STAR volunteer readers Isaac and Savannah at John C. Fremont Library!  Children are invited to read stories together and learn how to earn a free book. Books come alive for kids when[...]
8:45 am Volunteer: Ahead With Horses @ Ahead With Horses
Volunteer: Ahead With Horses @ Ahead With Horses
Apr 23 @ 8:45 am – 2:00 pm
Volunteer: Ahead With Horses @ Ahead With Horses | Los Angeles | California | United States
Are you an animal lover?  If so, don’t miss the chance to volunteer with Ahead With Horses every Saturday (unless otherwise noted) at their Shadow Hills facility. Please note AWH is CLOSED the following Saturdays:[...]
9:00 am Earth Day @ White Point Nature Preserve (address will be provided with registration)
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. 
9:00 am The Great Los Angeles River CleanUp
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[...]
9:00 am Volunteers: Creek to Bay Clean-up Event @ Cobblestone Cottage, Tea Shoppe
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[...]
1:30 pm Volunteer: Starr Ranch Sanctuary @ Starr Ranch Sanctuary - Orange County, CA
Volunteer: Starr Ranch Sanctuary @ Starr Ranch Sanctuary - Orange County, CA
Apr 23 @ 1:30 pm – 4:30 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[...]
2:00 pm Volunteer: Family Rescue Center @ Family Rescue Center
Volunteer: Family Rescue Center @ Family Rescue Center
Apr 23 @ 2:00 pm – 4:30 pm
Join Family Rescue Center for their weekly Saturday distribution of organic food donated from the Calabasas Farmer's Market.  They need happy, helpful volunteers to sort the fruits and vegetables and to hand them out at[...]

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.