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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Volunteer Usher: South Coast Repertory @ South Coast Repertory
Volunteer Usher: South Coast Repertory @ South Coast Repertory
Apr 30 – May 1 all-day
Be a Part of the Volunteer Usher Family! More than 300 volunteer ushers assist South Coast Repertory ​by taking tickets, helping patrons to their seats, distributing programs and selling concession items and SCR merchandise. Volunteers[...]
Be a Mentor: Youth Policy Institute @ Please contact Leah for more details.
Be a Mentor: Youth Policy Institute @ Please contact Leah for more details.
May 1 all-day
Be a Mentor: Youth Policy Institute @ Please contact Leah for more details.
Need an internship? Want to strengthen your resumé? Are you working or retired and want to share your knowledge and wisdom with someone? Youth Policy Institute is looking for volunteers to commit to a 6-month[...]
Volunteer: Venice Community Housing @ Please contact VCH for address details.
Volunteer: Venice Community Housing @ Please contact VCH for address details.
May 2 – May 3 all-day
Volunteer: Venice Community Housing @ Please contact VCH for address details.
Venice Community Housing has a variety of volunteer opportunities ranging from regular on-going projects to one-time experiences. For more info on VCH’s current volunteer opportunities, please visit http://www.vchcorp.org/volunteer/. For all opportunities, volunteers must be over[...]
Friendly Visiting Volunteer: SeniorServ @ Central, North and West Orange County, CA
Friendly Visiting Volunteer: SeniorServ @ Central, North and West Orange County, CA
May 3 – May 4 all-day
SeniorServ provides services to over 1,000 frail, isolated, homebound older adults daily who are in need of companionship. Many homebound elders are lonely and do not or cannot reach out to others. If you find[...]
Volunteer: LA Family Housing @ Please contact LA Family Housing for address details.
Volunteer: LA Family Housing @ Please contact LA Family Housing for address details.
May 4 – May 5 all-day
Volunteer: LA Family Housing @ Please contact LA Family Housing for address details.
There are countless ways to volunteer and make an impact in someone's life at LA Family Housing (LAFH). Below are just a few examples! Dining Hall: Interested in an opportunity that includes more interaction with clients?[...]
OC AIDS Walk @ William Mason Park
OC AIDS Walk @ William Mason Park
May 6 all-day
OC AIDS Walk @ William Mason Park | Irvine | California | United States
Don’t miss the 31st Annual OC AIDS Walk at William Mason Park in Irvine.  For more information, please visit http://www.ocasf.org/category/asf-events-activities/aids-walk-orange-county.
Second City Hollywood Open House @ Second City Hollywood
Second City Hollywood Open House @ Second City Hollywood
May 6 all-day
Second City Hollywood Open House @ Second City Hollywood | Los Angeles | California | United States
On Saturday, May 6th, The Second City Hollywood is giving back to the community with a day of FREE workshops & shows! Reservations are recommended but walk-ups on the day of are always welcome. FREE[...]
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6:30 am Volunteer: Back on My Feet Annual Foothill 5K Challenge Race @ Please register for address details.
Volunteer: Back on My Feet Annual Foothill 5K Challenge Race @ Please register for address details.
Apr 30 @ 6:30 am – 12:00 pm
The Back on My Feet Annual Foothill 5K Challenge Race isn't your average 5K. Feel the burn as you climb more than 1,000 feet on course, then reward yourself with spectacular 360 degree views of[...]
8:00 am Kitchen Volunteers: Project Angel Food @ Project Angel Food
Kitchen Volunteers: Project Angel Food @ Project Angel Food
Apr 30 @ 8:00 am – 12:30 pm
Kitchen Volunteers: Project Angel Food @ Project Angel Food | Los Angeles | California | United States
Enjoy meeting other people while helping others? Like to cook? If so, Project Angel Food needs you to help prepare healthy meals for the sick! The organization’s devoted volunteers of all ages represent the diversity[...]
8:30 am 18th Annual Bruin Run/Walk @ Wilson Plaza, UCLA
18th Annual Bruin Run/Walk @ Wilson Plaza, UCLA
Apr 30 @ 8:30 am
Don’t miss the 18th Annual Bruin Run/Walk, a 5K benefiting the Chase Child Life Program at the Mattel Children’s Hospital UCLA! Registration starts at 6:30 am; the race starts at 8:30 am. The Chase Child[...]
10:00 am Downtown Burbank Arts Festival @ San Fernando Blvd. between Magnolia Blvd. and Angeleno Ave., Burbank, CA
Downtown Burbank Arts Festival @ San Fernando Blvd. between Magnolia Blvd. and Angeleno Ave., Burbank, CA
Apr 30 @ 10:00 am – 5:00 pm
Downtown Burbank Arts Festival @ San Fernando Blvd. between Magnolia Blvd. and Angeleno Ave., Burbank, CA
Head over to the Downtown Burbank Arts Festival to experience more than 200 original fine artists and world famous animators, whose work is found among the highest grossing animated films of all time. Free and open to[...]
5:00 pm Benefit: Wine Tasting & French Delicacies at Bouchon @ Bouchon
Benefit: Wine Tasting & French Delicacies at Bouchon @ Bouchon
Apr 30 @ 5:00 pm – 7:00 pm
On Sunday, April 30th, you have an amazing opportunity to enjoy fine French wines and scrumptious French delicacies by Chef Keller, who is the only American chef to have been awarded simultaneous three-star Michelin ratings for two different[...]
10:00 am Big Sunday’s MM@10 @ Big Sunday
Big Sunday’s MM@10 @ Big Sunday
May 1 @ 10:00 am – 11:30 am
Big Sunday’s MM@10 @ Big Sunday | Los Angeles | California | United States
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[...]
10:15 am Volunteer: Meals on Wheels West LA @ Meals on Wheels West Los Angeles
Volunteer: Meals on Wheels West LA @ Meals on Wheels West Los Angeles
May 1 @ 10:15 am – 12:30 pm
Volunteer: Meals on Wheels West LA @ Meals on Wheels West Los Angeles | Los Angeles | California | United States
Become a volunteer for Meals on Wheels West (MOW) Los Angeles and help deliver meals between 10:15 am and 12:30 pm any Monday – Friday! Student volunteers are always welcome at MOW. Younger students can[...]
12:00 pm Volunteer: Hope of the Valley Rescue Mission @ Hope of the Valley Rescue Mission
Volunteer: Hope of the Valley Rescue Mission @ Hope of the Valley Rescue Mission
May 3 @ 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm
Volunteer: Hope of the Valley Rescue Mission @ Hope of the Valley Rescue Mission | Los Angeles | California | United States
Currently, the Hope of the Valley Rescue Mission provides emergency services consisting of hot meals, food items to go, clean clothes, new undergarments and socks, hygiene kits, blankets and referrals at 6425 Tyrone Ave., Van Nuys,[...]
7:00 am National Day of Prayer Breakfast @ Our Lady Queen of Angels
National Day of Prayer Breakfast @ Our Lady Queen of Angels
May 4 @ 7:00 am – 9:00 am
National Day of Prayer Breakfast @ Our Lady Queen of Angels  | Newport Beach | California | United States
The Newport-Mesa-Irvine Interfaith Council invites you to their Annual National Day of Prayer Breakfast on May 4th at 7AM.  OC Sheriff Sandra Hutchens will speak about her work and her involvement with the faith communities.[...]
7:45 am LA’s Social Impact Breakfast @ Skid Row Housing Trust
LA’s Social Impact Breakfast @ Skid Row Housing Trust
May 4 @ 7:45 am – 9:15 am
LA’s Social Impact Breakfast @ Skid Row Housing Trust | Los Angeles | California | United States
Register Today! The next Social Impact Breakfast is on Thursday, May 4, 2017 at the Skid Row Housing Trust New Genesis Apartments (456 S Main Street, Los Angeles, CA 90013). Two dynamic breakfast speakers who are working to make[...]
9:00 am Tai Chi @ Los Angeles County Arboretum & Botanic Garden
Tai Chi @ Los Angeles County Arboretum & Botanic Garden
May 4 @ 9:00 am – 10:30 am
Instructor: Master Arnold Chien   Tai Chi is a martial art based on the theory of an ancient classic called “I Ching”.  Kinetic Tai Chi is created by Master Chien based on this foundation coupling[...]
10:00 am Big Sunday’s TM@10 @ Big Sunday
Big Sunday’s TM@10 @ Big Sunday
May 4 @ 10:00 am – 11:30 am
Big Sunday’s TM@10 @ Big Sunday | Los Angeles | California | United States
Join us for TM@10 at Big Sunday headquarters where we’ll host a different service project each week that benefits a worthy cause! Enjoy good food, good company and good deeds; everyone is welcome. Some of[...]
1:00 pm Sewing Quilts for Veterans @ SewVac Ltd
Sewing Quilts for Veterans @ SewVac Ltd
May 4 @ 1:00 pm – May 4 @ 5:00 pm
SoCal Quilts of Valor cuts and sew quilts to present to military Veterans to thank them for their service, welcome them home, and help them in their healing. They also trim quilts when they come back from[...]
10:15 am Volunteer: Meals on Wheels West LA @ Meals on Wheels West Los Angeles
Volunteer: Meals on Wheels West LA @ Meals on Wheels West Los Angeles
May 5 @ 10:15 am – 12:30 pm
Volunteer: Meals on Wheels West LA @ Meals on Wheels West Los Angeles | Los Angeles | California | United States
Become a volunteer for Meals on Wheels West (MOW) Los Angeles and help deliver meals between 10:15 am and 12:30 pm any Monday – Friday! Student volunteers are always welcome at MOW. Younger students can[...]
9:00 am LAX Dunes Volunteer Event @ LAX Dunes - Waterview Street at Trask Intersection, Playa Del Rey, CA
LAX Dunes Volunteer Event @ LAX Dunes - Waterview Street at Trask Intersection, Playa Del Rey, CA
May 6 @ 9:00 am – 12:00 pm
LAX Dunes Volunteer Event @ LAX Dunes - Waterview Street at Trask Intersection, Playa Del Rey, CA
Please join the good folks at LAX Dunes the first Saturday of every month to help restore the dunes by removing non-native plants. Please arrive no later than 9:15 am as the gate must be[...]
12:00 pm The Spirit of Giving Fundraiser @ The Malibu Jewish Center
The Spirit of Giving Fundraiser @ The Malibu Jewish Center
May 6 @ 12:00 pm – 3:00 pm
The Spirit of Giving Fundraiser @ The Malibu Jewish Center | Malibu | California | United States
Join the Children’s Lifesaving Foundation for an incredible afternoon with “The Spirit of Giving: The Art of Transformation” Champagne Brunch & Fundraiser.  Event guests include Senator Harry Stern, Malibu Mayor Lou La Monte, Rabbi Judith[...]
1:00 pm Oil Painting: Capture the Beauty of Nature @ Los Angeles County Arboretum & Botanic Garden
Oil Painting: Capture the Beauty of Nature @ Los Angeles County Arboretum & Botanic Garden
May 6 @ 1:00 pm – 3:30 pm
Oil Painting: Capture the Beauty of Nature Saturdays, (6 week sessions): January 14 – February 18 February 25 – April 1 April 8 – May 13 May 20 – June 24 1:00pm – 3:30pm Ron[...]
5:00 pm 7th Annual Poker Tourney & Casino Lounge Fundraiser @ Killer Shrimp Restaurant & Bar
7th Annual Poker Tourney & Casino Lounge Fundraiser @ Killer Shrimp Restaurant & Bar
May 6 @ 5:00 pm – 10:30 pm
7th Annual Poker Tourney & Casino Lounge Fundraiser @ Killer Shrimp Restaurant & Bar | Marina del Rey | California | United States
Whether you're a novice or a pro poker player, come on out and raise money for people with disabilities. If poker just isn't your game, come take part any way! You can hang in the[...]

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