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.
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MINECRAFT Instructor
MINECRAFT Instructor
Aug 7 – Aug 8 all-day
LA Makerspace is a community-based organization whose mission is to foster innovation among Angelenos by offering increased access to new opportunities in STEAM (science, technology, engineering, arts, mathematics). Program Description: LA Makerspace (LAM) seeks a[...]
Public Art Ambassador
@ CURRENT:LA Water
Public Art Ambassador
@ CURRENT:LA Water
Aug 7 – Aug 8 all-day
![]() CURRENT:LA Water is looking for passionate art enthusiasts to assist in Los Angeles’ first citywide Public Art Biennial taking place in summer, 2016. Get an insider's look at the exhibitions while educating others about the[...]
Olive Crest Back-to-School Backpack Drive
Olive Crest Back-to-School Backpack Drive
Aug 7 – Aug 8 all-day
Help the good folks at Olive Crest provide fully stocked backpacks for their youth for school July 18 – August 15. For more details, please contact Community Involvement Coordinator Tyler Rodriguez at 562-977-6964 x1632 or[...]
Learn Public Speaking Skills!
@ Tree Musketeers Youth LEADership Center
Learn Public Speaking Skills!
@ Tree Musketeers Youth LEADership Center
Aug 7 – Aug 8 all-day
![]() Find your voice! Learn how to structure a speech, use gestures, include vocal variety, impromptu speaking and evaluation skills from a Toastmaster! This formal volunteer opportunity is for young leaders between 5th and 12th grades.[...]
Olive Crest Hygiene Kit Drive
Olive Crest Hygiene Kit Drive
Aug 7 – Aug 8 all-day
Pitch in on Olive Crest’s August 1 – 31 hygiene kit drive by donating much-needed toiletry items for the organization’s children and families. For more info, please contact Community Involvement Coordinator Tyler Rodriguez at 562-977-6964[...]
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MINECRAFT Instructor
MINECRAFT Instructor
Aug 8 – Aug 9 all-day
LA Makerspace is a community-based organization whose mission is to foster innovation among Angelenos by offering increased access to new opportunities in STEAM (science, technology, engineering, arts, mathematics). Program Description: LA Makerspace (LAM) seeks a[...]
Public Art Ambassador
@ CURRENT:LA Water
Public Art Ambassador
@ CURRENT:LA Water
Aug 8 – Aug 9 all-day
![]() CURRENT:LA Water is looking for passionate art enthusiasts to assist in Los Angeles’ first citywide Public Art Biennial taking place in summer, 2016. Get an insider's look at the exhibitions while educating others about the[...]
Olive Crest Back-to-School Backpack Drive
Olive Crest Back-to-School Backpack Drive
Aug 8 – Aug 9 all-day
Help the good folks at Olive Crest provide fully stocked backpacks for their youth for school July 18 – August 15. For more details, please contact Community Involvement Coordinator Tyler Rodriguez at 562-977-6964 x1632 or[...]
Learn Public Speaking Skills!
@ Tree Musketeers Youth LEADership Center
Learn Public Speaking Skills!
@ Tree Musketeers Youth LEADership Center
Aug 8 – Aug 9 all-day
![]() Find your voice! Learn how to structure a speech, use gestures, include vocal variety, impromptu speaking and evaluation skills from a Toastmaster! This formal volunteer opportunity is for young leaders between 5th and 12th grades.[...]
Olive Crest Hygiene Kit Drive
Olive Crest Hygiene Kit Drive
Aug 8 – Aug 9 all-day
Pitch in on Olive Crest’s August 1 – 31 hygiene kit drive by donating much-needed toiletry items for the organization’s children and families. For more info, please contact Community Involvement Coordinator Tyler Rodriguez at 562-977-6964[...]
Mentorship Program: Imagine LA
@ Please contact Tara for more details.
Mentorship Program: Imagine LA
@ Please contact Tara for more details.
Aug 8 – Aug 9 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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MINECRAFT Instructor
MINECRAFT Instructor
Aug 9 – Aug 10 all-day
LA Makerspace is a community-based organization whose mission is to foster innovation among Angelenos by offering increased access to new opportunities in STEAM (science, technology, engineering, arts, mathematics). Program Description: LA Makerspace (LAM) seeks a[...]
Public Art Ambassador
@ CURRENT:LA Water
Public Art Ambassador
@ CURRENT:LA Water
Aug 9 – Aug 10 all-day
![]() CURRENT:LA Water is looking for passionate art enthusiasts to assist in Los Angeles’ first citywide Public Art Biennial taking place in summer, 2016. Get an insider's look at the exhibitions while educating others about the[...]
Olive Crest Back-to-School Backpack Drive
Olive Crest Back-to-School Backpack Drive
Aug 9 – Aug 10 all-day
Help the good folks at Olive Crest provide fully stocked backpacks for their youth for school July 18 – August 15. For more details, please contact Community Involvement Coordinator Tyler Rodriguez at 562-977-6964 x1632 or[...]
Learn Public Speaking Skills!
@ Tree Musketeers Youth LEADership Center
Learn Public Speaking Skills!
@ Tree Musketeers Youth LEADership Center
Aug 9 – Aug 10 all-day
![]() Find your voice! Learn how to structure a speech, use gestures, include vocal variety, impromptu speaking and evaluation skills from a Toastmaster! This formal volunteer opportunity is for young leaders between 5th and 12th grades.[...]
Olive Crest Hygiene Kit Drive
Olive Crest Hygiene Kit Drive
Aug 9 – Aug 10 all-day
Pitch in on Olive Crest’s August 1 – 31 hygiene kit drive by donating much-needed toiletry items for the organization’s children and families. For more info, please contact Community Involvement Coordinator Tyler Rodriguez at 562-977-6964[...]
Mentorship Program: Imagine LA
@ Please contact Tara for more details.
Mentorship Program: Imagine LA
@ Please contact Tara for more details.
Aug 9 – Aug 10 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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MINECRAFT Instructor
MINECRAFT Instructor
Aug 10 – Aug 11 all-day
LA Makerspace is a community-based organization whose mission is to foster innovation among Angelenos by offering increased access to new opportunities in STEAM (science, technology, engineering, arts, mathematics). Program Description: LA Makerspace (LAM) seeks a[...]
Public Art Ambassador
@ CURRENT:LA Water
Public Art Ambassador
@ CURRENT:LA Water
Aug 10 – Aug 11 all-day
![]() CURRENT:LA Water is looking for passionate art enthusiasts to assist in Los Angeles’ first citywide Public Art Biennial taking place in summer, 2016. Get an insider's look at the exhibitions while educating others about the[...]
Olive Crest Back-to-School Backpack Drive
Olive Crest Back-to-School Backpack Drive
Aug 10 – Aug 11 all-day
Help the good folks at Olive Crest provide fully stocked backpacks for their youth for school July 18 – August 15. For more details, please contact Community Involvement Coordinator Tyler Rodriguez at 562-977-6964 x1632 or[...]
Learn Public Speaking Skills!
@ Tree Musketeers Youth LEADership Center
Learn Public Speaking Skills!
@ Tree Musketeers Youth LEADership Center
Aug 10 – Aug 11 all-day
![]() Find your voice! Learn how to structure a speech, use gestures, include vocal variety, impromptu speaking and evaluation skills from a Toastmaster! This formal volunteer opportunity is for young leaders between 5th and 12th grades.[...]
Olive Crest Hygiene Kit Drive
Olive Crest Hygiene Kit Drive
Aug 10 – Aug 11 all-day
Pitch in on Olive Crest’s August 1 – 31 hygiene kit drive by donating much-needed toiletry items for the organization’s children and families. For more info, please contact Community Involvement Coordinator Tyler Rodriguez at 562-977-6964[...]
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MINECRAFT Instructor
MINECRAFT Instructor
Aug 11 – Aug 12 all-day
LA Makerspace is a community-based organization whose mission is to foster innovation among Angelenos by offering increased access to new opportunities in STEAM (science, technology, engineering, arts, mathematics). Program Description: LA Makerspace (LAM) seeks a[...]
Public Art Ambassador
@ CURRENT:LA Water
Public Art Ambassador
@ CURRENT:LA Water
Aug 11 – Aug 12 all-day
![]() CURRENT:LA Water is looking for passionate art enthusiasts to assist in Los Angeles’ first citywide Public Art Biennial taking place in summer, 2016. Get an insider's look at the exhibitions while educating others about the[...]
Olive Crest Back-to-School Backpack Drive
Olive Crest Back-to-School Backpack Drive
Aug 11 – Aug 12 all-day
Help the good folks at Olive Crest provide fully stocked backpacks for their youth for school July 18 – August 15. For more details, please contact Community Involvement Coordinator Tyler Rodriguez at 562-977-6964 x1632 or[...]
Learn Public Speaking Skills!
@ Tree Musketeers Youth LEADership Center
Learn Public Speaking Skills!
@ Tree Musketeers Youth LEADership Center
Aug 11 – Aug 12 all-day
![]() Find your voice! Learn how to structure a speech, use gestures, include vocal variety, impromptu speaking and evaluation skills from a Toastmaster! This formal volunteer opportunity is for young leaders between 5th and 12th grades.[...]
Olive Crest Hygiene Kit Drive
Olive Crest Hygiene Kit Drive
Aug 11 – Aug 12 all-day
Pitch in on Olive Crest’s August 1 – 31 hygiene kit drive by donating much-needed toiletry items for the organization’s children and families. For more info, please contact Community Involvement Coordinator Tyler Rodriguez at 562-977-6964[...]
Volunteers: NewFilmmakers LA
@ Los Angeles, CA
Volunteers: NewFilmmakers LA
@ Los Angeles, CA
Aug 11 – Aug 12 all-day
![]() NewFilmmakers Los Angeles is looking for volunteers for their monthly screenings! NFMLA is a non-profit dedicated to supporting emerging indie talent by screening a diverse body of shorts and features each month. Volunteers are needed for[...]
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MINECRAFT Instructor
MINECRAFT Instructor
Aug 12 – Aug 13 all-day
LA Makerspace is a community-based organization whose mission is to foster innovation among Angelenos by offering increased access to new opportunities in STEAM (science, technology, engineering, arts, mathematics). Program Description: LA Makerspace (LAM) seeks a[...]
Public Art Ambassador
@ CURRENT:LA Water
Public Art Ambassador
@ CURRENT:LA Water
Aug 12 – Aug 13 all-day
![]() CURRENT:LA Water is looking for passionate art enthusiasts to assist in Los Angeles’ first citywide Public Art Biennial taking place in summer, 2016. Get an insider's look at the exhibitions while educating others about the[...]
Olive Crest Back-to-School Backpack Drive
Olive Crest Back-to-School Backpack Drive
Aug 12 – Aug 13 all-day
Help the good folks at Olive Crest provide fully stocked backpacks for their youth for school July 18 – August 15. For more details, please contact Community Involvement Coordinator Tyler Rodriguez at 562-977-6964 x1632 or[...]
Learn Public Speaking Skills!
@ Tree Musketeers Youth LEADership Center
Learn Public Speaking Skills!
@ Tree Musketeers Youth LEADership Center
Aug 12 – Aug 13 all-day
![]() Find your voice! Learn how to structure a speech, use gestures, include vocal variety, impromptu speaking and evaluation skills from a Toastmaster! This formal volunteer opportunity is for young leaders between 5th and 12th grades.[...]
Olive Crest Hygiene Kit Drive
Olive Crest Hygiene Kit Drive
Aug 12 – Aug 13 all-day
Pitch in on Olive Crest’s August 1 – 31 hygiene kit drive by donating much-needed toiletry items for the organization’s children and families. For more info, please contact Community Involvement Coordinator Tyler Rodriguez at 562-977-6964[...]
Mentorship Program: Imagine LA
@ Please contact Tara for more details.
Mentorship Program: Imagine LA
@ Please contact Tara for more details.
Aug 12 – Aug 13 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[...]
Volunteers: NewFilmmakers LA
@ Los Angeles, CA
Volunteers: NewFilmmakers LA
@ Los Angeles, CA
Aug 12 – Aug 13 all-day
![]() NewFilmmakers Los Angeles is looking for volunteers for their monthly screenings! NFMLA is a non-profit dedicated to supporting emerging indie talent by screening a diverse body of shorts and features each month. Volunteers are needed for[...]
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MINECRAFT Instructor
MINECRAFT Instructor
Aug 13 – Aug 14 all-day
LA Makerspace is a community-based organization whose mission is to foster innovation among Angelenos by offering increased access to new opportunities in STEAM (science, technology, engineering, arts, mathematics). Program Description: LA Makerspace (LAM) seeks a[...]
Public Art Ambassador
@ CURRENT:LA Water
Public Art Ambassador
@ CURRENT:LA Water
Aug 13 – Aug 14 all-day
![]() CURRENT:LA Water is looking for passionate art enthusiasts to assist in Los Angeles’ first citywide Public Art Biennial taking place in summer, 2016. Get an insider's look at the exhibitions while educating others about the[...]
Olive Crest Back-to-School Backpack Drive
Olive Crest Back-to-School Backpack Drive
Aug 13 – Aug 14 all-day
Help the good folks at Olive Crest provide fully stocked backpacks for their youth for school July 18 – August 15. For more details, please contact Community Involvement Coordinator Tyler Rodriguez at 562-977-6964 x1632 or[...]
Olive Crest Hygiene Kit Drive
Olive Crest Hygiene Kit Drive
Aug 13 – Aug 14 all-day
Pitch in on Olive Crest’s August 1 – 31 hygiene kit drive by donating much-needed toiletry items for the organization’s children and families. For more info, please contact Community Involvement Coordinator Tyler Rodriguez at 562-977-6964[...]
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.
Aug 13 – Aug 14 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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Second City Comedy Camp
Second City Comedy Camp
Aug 8 @ 9:00 am – 3:30 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[...]
10:00 am
Big Sunday’s MM@10
@ Big Sunday
Big Sunday’s MM@10
@ Big Sunday
Aug 8 @ 10:00 am – 11:30 am
![]() Each Monday morning at 10 am, we host a fun, hands-on service project at Big Sunday headquarters called MM@10 (Monday Mornings at 10). It’s a great way for folks of all ages to get together to help[...]
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9:00 am
Second City Comedy Camp
Second City Comedy Camp
Aug 9 @ 9:00 am – 3:30 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[...]
1:00 pm
STAR Volunteers: Read with Kids
@ John C. Fremont Library
STAR Volunteers: Read with Kids
@ John C. Fremont Library
Aug 9 @ 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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9:00 am
Second City Comedy Camp
Second City Comedy Camp
Aug 10 @ 9:00 am – 3:30 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[...]
10:30 am
Baby & Toddler Storytime with the Librarian
@ John C. Fremont Library
Baby & Toddler Storytime with the Librarian
@ John C. Fremont Library
Aug 10 @ 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[...]
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9:00 am
Second City Comedy Camp
Second City Comedy Camp
Aug 11 @ 9:00 am – 3:30 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[...]
11:00 am
CASA of Los Angeles Info Session
@ South LA Animal Shelter Community Room
CASA of Los Angeles Info Session
@ South LA Animal Shelter Community Room
Aug 11 @ 11:00 am – 12:15 pm
![]() A Court Appointed Special Advocate (CASA) is a trained, dedicated and caring community volunteer, who has the opportunity to broadly influence the life of a foster child by advocating across many important life issues, including[...]
1:00 pm
Quilts of Valor Sew Day
@ SewVac
Quilts of Valor Sew Day
@ SewVac
Aug 11 @ 1:00 pm – Aug 11 @ 5:00 pm
Looking for a way to give back to our veterans? Join So Cal Quilts of Valor for their Sew Day as they make quilts for our nation’s heroes! This volunteer activity is FREE. If you[...]
1:00 pm
SoCal Quilts of Valor Sew Days
@ SewVac Ltd
SoCal Quilts of Valor Sew Days
@ SewVac Ltd
Aug 11 @ 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
Big Sunday’s Back-to-School Drive & Community Dinner
@ Big Sunday
Big Sunday’s Back-to-School Drive & Community Dinner
@ Big Sunday
Aug 11 @ 6:30 pm – 8:30 pm
![]() Help Big Sunday send kids back to school in style as we sort, count and pack all kinds of requested items for kids at a bunch of different low-income schools in Los Angeles and Long[...]
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Open Sister Circle
@ The Vision Theatre
Open Sister Circle
@ The Vision Theatre
Aug 12 @ 9:00 am – Aug 12 @ 5:00 pm
![]() “OPEN SISTER CIRCLE” An invitation to inner happiness, sisterhood and turning your dreams into reality. Learn To Stress Less, Love Yourself, Heal Yourself, Market Yourself and Build Wealth. Inner City Cultural Center II, Inc. and[...]
9:00 am
Second City Comedy Camp
Second City Comedy Camp
Aug 12 @ 9:00 am – 3:30 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[...]
3:00 pm
STAR Volunteers: Read with Kids
@ John C. Fremont Library
STAR Volunteers: Read with Kids
@ John C. Fremont Library
Aug 12 @ 3:00 pm – Aug 12 @ 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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Volunteer: CCHC Back to School Fair
@ North Valley City Hall
Volunteer: CCHC Back to School Fair
@ North Valley City Hall
Aug 13 @ 8:00 am – 2:00 pm
![]() Join CCHC (Comprehensive Community Health Centers), a non-profit, federally qualified health center, for a fun and FREE event by helping at their Back to School Fair event to celebrate National Health Center Week. They will be providing[...]
8:45 am
Volunteer: Ahead With Horses
@ Ahead With Horses
Volunteer: Ahead With Horses
@ Ahead With Horses
Aug 13 @ 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
Outdoor Volunteer Day: White Point Nature Preserve
Outdoor Volunteer Day: White Point Nature Preserve
Aug 13 @ 9:00 am – 12:00 pm
Help Palos Verdes Peninsula Land Conservancy care for the White Point Native Plant Demonstration Garden by removing invasive weeds, watering native plants, grooming trails and more! Your efforts will help restore important wildlife habitat and[...]
10:00 am
CASA of Los Angeles Info Session
@ Kaiser Permanente
CASA of Los Angeles Info Session
@ Kaiser Permanente
Aug 13 @ 10:00 am – 11:15 am
![]() CASA of LA's mission is to mobilize community volunteers to defend the interests of abused and neglected children. This free information session educates attendees about the foster care system and CASA of LA’s efforts to[...]
2:00 pm
Volunteer: Family Rescue Center
@ Family Rescue Center
Volunteer: Family Rescue Center
@ Family Rescue Center
Aug 13 @ 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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