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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YALLWEST
@ Santa Monica High School
YALLWEST
@ Santa Monica High School
May 1 – May 2 all-day
YALLWEST is a local literary festival focused on Young Adult novels. This year they're bringing in over 125 authors for a weekend of discussions, books, and fun! In addition to bringing in authors, YALLWEST busses in[...]
A Month of Big Sundays
@ Varied locations throughout California (please check website for details)
A Month of Big Sundays
@ Varied locations throughout California (please check website for details)
May 1 – May 2 all-day
 For years, Big Sunday Weekend—an incredible three-day festival of helping each May—has been our signature (and largest) event. In 2015, thousands of volunteers turned out—some as individuals, others with their families, still others as part[...]
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A Month of Big Sundays
@ Varied locations throughout California (please check website for details)
A Month of Big Sundays
@ Varied locations throughout California (please check website for details)
May 2 – May 3 all-day
For years, Big Sunday Weekend—an incredible three-day festival of helping each May—has been our signature (and largest) event. In 2015, thousands of volunteers turned out—some as individuals, others with their families, still others as part[...]
Mentorship Program: Imagine LA
@ Please contact Tara for more details.
Mentorship Program: Imagine LA
@ Please contact Tara for more details.
May 2 – May 3 all-day
 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”
May 2 – May 3 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[...]
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A Month of Big Sundays
@ Varied locations throughout California (please check website for details)
A Month of Big Sundays
@ Varied locations throughout California (please check website for details)
May 3 – May 4 all-day
For years, Big Sunday Weekend—an incredible three-day festival of helping each May—has been our signature (and largest) event. In 2015, thousands of volunteers turned out—some as individuals, others with their families, still others as part[...]
Mentorship Program: Imagine LA
@ Please contact Tara for more details.
Mentorship Program: Imagine LA
@ Please contact Tara for more details.
May 3 – May 4 all-day
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[...]
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A Month of Big Sundays
@ Varied locations throughout California (please check website for details)
A Month of Big Sundays
@ Varied locations throughout California (please check website for details)
May 4 – May 5 all-day
For years, Big Sunday Weekend—an incredible three-day festival of helping each May—has been our signature (and largest) event. In 2015, thousands of volunteers turned out—some as individuals, others with their families, still others as part[...]
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A Month of Big Sundays
@ Varied locations throughout California (please check website for details)
A Month of Big Sundays
@ Varied locations throughout California (please check website for details)
May 5 – May 6 all-day
For years, Big Sunday Weekend—an incredible three-day festival of helping each May—has been our signature (and largest) event. In 2015, thousands of volunteers turned out—some as individuals, others with their families, still others as part[...]
Support “Chicks Who Make Flicks”
Support “Chicks Who Make Flicks”
May 5 – May 6 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[...]
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A Month of Big Sundays
@ Varied locations throughout California (please check website for details)
A Month of Big Sundays
@ Varied locations throughout California (please check website for details)
May 6 – May 7 all-day
For years, Big Sunday Weekend—an incredible three-day festival of helping each May—has been our signature (and largest) event. In 2015, thousands of volunteers turned out—some as individuals, others with their families, still others as part[...]
Mentorship Program: Imagine LA
@ Please contact Tara for more details.
Mentorship Program: Imagine LA
@ Please contact Tara for more details.
May 6 – May 7 all-day
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[...]
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A Month of Big Sundays
@ Varied locations throughout California (please check website for details)
A Month of Big Sundays
@ Varied locations throughout California (please check website for details)
May 7 – May 8 all-day
For years, Big Sunday Weekend—an incredible three-day festival of helping each May—has been our signature (and largest) event. In 2015, thousands of volunteers turned out—some as individuals, others with their families, still others as part[...]
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.
May 7 – May 8 all-day
 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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Verdugo Mountains 10K Trail Run & Hike
@ Brand Park
Verdugo Mountains 10K Trail Run & Hike
@ Brand Park
May 1 @ 7:00 am – 1:00 pm
Thank you for your interest in the 2016 Verdugo Mountains 10K Trail Run and Hike. No experience required-share your skills and learn new ones! As a volunteer you will meet new friends, have fun and[...]
10:00 am
Annual Book Fair: Children’s Bureau
@ Children's Bureau
Annual Book Fair: Children’s Bureau
@ Children's Bureau
May 1 @ 10:00 am – 2:00 pm
Take part in the Children's Bureau's Annual Book Fair and celebration of literacy where thousands of gently used books are distributed to low-income children. Volunteers are needed to sort and organize the books into a "book[...]
7:00 pm
Happily Ever Laughter
@ The Comedy Store
Happily Ever Laughter
@ The Comedy Store
May 1 @ 7:00 pm
Don’t miss “Happily Ever Laughter,” an evening of comedy, exciting silent auction and buffet dinner benefiting The Ovarian Cancer Circle. For more info, please visit www.theovariancancercircle.org or www.theovariancancercircle.org/events.
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1:00 pm
STAR Volunteers: Read with Kids
@ John C. Fremont Library
STAR Volunteers: Read with Kids
@ John C. Fremont Library
May 3 @ 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[...]
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10:30 am
Baby & Toddler Storytime with the Librarian
@ John C. Fremont Library
Baby & Toddler Storytime with the Librarian
@ John C. Fremont Library
May 4 @ 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
May 4 @ 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[...]
3:30 pm
Second City Comedy Camp
Second City Comedy Camp
May 4 @ 3:30 pm – 4:30 pm
 Work out your creative energy learning improv, sketch and musical improv, all while having loads of fun and laughs! Weeklong day camps are available thru June, July, and Aug. Ages 8-18yrs • Mon-Fri • 9am-3:30pm[...]
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1:00 pm
SoCal Quilts of Valor Sew Days
@ SewVac Ltd
SoCal Quilts of Valor Sew Days
@ SewVac Ltd
May 5 @ 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[...]
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3:00 pm
STAR Volunteers: Read with Kids
@ John C. Fremont Library
STAR Volunteers: Read with Kids
@ John C. Fremont Library
May 6 @ 3:00 pm – May 6 @ 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[...]
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8:45 am
Volunteer: Ahead With Horses
@ Ahead With Horses
Volunteer: Ahead With Horses
@ Ahead With Horses
May 7 @ 8:45 am – 2:00 pm
 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
Community Garden Days: Garden School Foundation
@ 24th Street School Garden
Community Garden Days: Garden School Foundation
@ 24th Street School Garden
May 7 @ 9:00 am – 1:00 pm
Once a month, volunteers and community partners come together at the Garden School Foundation’s 24th Street School Garden to have some fun in the sun, enjoy delicious, garden-fresh snacks, and get vital work done that[...]
9:00 am
Volunteer: Paseo Island Festival
@ Paseo Del Rey Elementary School
Volunteer: Paseo Island Festival
@ Paseo Del Rey Elementary School
May 7 @ 9:00 am – May 7 @ 7:00 pm
The Paseo Island Festival (or as they call it – PIF) is Paseo Del Rey Elementary's biggest event and fundraiser of the year, and is basically a fair with an Island theme. There's food, games, entertainment (music[...]
2:00 pm
Volunteer: Family Rescue Center
@ Family Rescue Center
Volunteer: Family Rescue Center
@ Family Rescue Center
May 7 @ 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[...]
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