Big Sunday: Our Really Big Community Calendar – Support & Volunteer with our Nonprofit Partners every month!

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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All-day Local Transportation for Seniors @ Westside Pacific Villages Local Transportation for Seniors @ Westside Pacific Villages Oct 13 all-day Tickets Our seniors deserve to stay in their homes and engaged in the communities they love. Westside PacificVillages is making that happen. WPV is not a retirement facility or caregiving agency. We are a non-profit organization[...]	North Hollywood Interfaith Food Pantry North Hollywood Interfaith Food Pantry Oct 14 all-day Tickets The North Hollywood Interfaith Food Pantry is always delighted to have new volunteers and there are several ways to get involved: There are several packing teams who pack groceries at Temple Beth Hillel. Dates and[...]	Ascencia @ Ascencia Ascencia @ Ascencia Oct 15 all-day Tickets Group Service Opportunities Corporate Opportunities: Interested in getting your company or large group involved? We have a few opportunities available: Groups 3-15, check out our Guest Chef Program Corporate groups (15 or more), host a[...] Mentor with Imagine LA @ The Historic Granada Buildings Mentor with Imagine LA @ The Historic Granada Buildings Oct 15 all-day Tickets Imagine LA is a non profit organization that recruits, trains and partners with volunteer mentors to help families end the cycle of homelessness through a blend of mentoring and social services. And we are always looking[...]	North Hollywood Interfaith Food Pantry North Hollywood Interfaith Food Pantry Oct 16 all-day Tickets The North Hollywood Interfaith Food Pantry is always delighted to have new volunteers and there are several ways to get involved: There are several packing teams who pack groceries at Temple Beth Hillel. Dates and[...]			I Have a Dream Foundation I Have a Dream Foundation Oct 19 all-day Tickets 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[...]
12:00 am 1:00 am 2:00 am 3:00 am 4:00 am 5:00 am 6:00 am 7:00 am 8:00 am 9:00 am 10:00 am 11:00 am 12:00 pm 1:00 pm 2:00 pm 3:00 pm 4:00 pm 5:00 pm 6:00 pm 7:00 pm 8:00 pm 9:00 pm 10:00 pm 11:00 pm 7:00 am One Generation Farmers Market Volunteer @ One Generation One Generation Farmers Market Volunteer @ One Generation Oct 13 @ 7:00 am – 1:00 pm Tickets Every Sunday volunteers sign in at 7am and out at 1pm to help greet at the entrance gates and offer information about ONEgeneration services, help at the Bagel or Book booths, or assist a Farmers[...] 10:00 am 29th Annual L.A. GOAL Art Show and Open House @ L.A. GOAL 29th Annual L.A. GOAL Art Show and Open House @ L.A. GOAL Oct 13 @ 10:00 am – 4:00 pm Tickets Join us for our 29th Annual L.A. GOAL Art Show and Open House! The artists have been working hard to create an exhibit you don't want to miss! In addition to exhibiting our Members’ incredible works[...] 10:00 am Native Garden Volunteer Day Native Garden Volunteer Day Oct 13 @ 10:00 am – 12:00 pm Tickets The mission of CNPS is to conserve California native plants and their natural habitats, and increase understanding, appreciation, and horticultural use of native plants. We achieve this mission at the native garden days at Point[...] 2:00 pm Rainwater Harvesting Class & Rain Barrel Sale @ Wardlow Park Community Center Rainwater Harvesting Class & Rain Barrel Sale @ Wardlow Park Community Center Oct 13 @ 2:00 pm – 4:00 pm Tickets Long Beach Sustainability is partnering with Rain Barrels International to host another FREE Rainwater Harvesting Class and Rain Barrel Sale Sunday, October 13th 2-3pm class, 2-4pm rain barrel sale Wardlow Park Community Center 3457 Stanbridge[...] 3:15 pm Food on Foot @ Gay and Lesbian Center Food on Foot @ Gay and Lesbian Center Oct 13 @ 3:15 pm – 5:00 pm Tickets You can help distribute food and clothing to the homeless and poor on any Sunday, from 3:15pm to 5:00pm, in our Hollywood location (1625 N. Schrader Blvd.) Devoting 90 minutes of your time has a[...] 3:15 pm Food on Foot Sunday Serving Food on Foot Sunday Serving Oct 13 @ 3:15 pm – 5:00 pm Tickets 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,[...]	8:00 am Day Care Classroom & Office Volunteer Assistant @ L.A. Day Care Day Care Classroom & Office Volunteer Assistant @ L.A. Day Care Oct 14 @ 8:00 am – 12:00 pm Tickets The Los Angeles Day Care Center provides day care services for low-income families around the garment, flower and produce districts. Volunteers are welcome to assist one or mutiple days to help with the various activities[...]	8:00 am Day Care Classroom & Office Volunteer Assistant @ L.A. Day Care Day Care Classroom & Office Volunteer Assistant @ L.A. Day Care Oct 15 @ 8:00 am – 12:00 pm Tickets The Los Angeles Day Care Center provides day care services for low-income families around the garment, flower and produce districts. Volunteers are welcome to assist one or mutiple days to help with the various activities[...] 8:00 am Homeless Service Center @ St. Joseph Center Homeless Service Center @ St. Joseph Center Oct 15 @ 8:00 am – 12:00 pm Tickets Our Homeless Service Center connects homeless individuals and families with services, housing and case management. We provide laundry facilities, showers, mail boxes and assistance with registering to receive hot meals at Bread & Roses Cafe.[...] 10:30 am Skid Row Outreach @ Los Angeles Central Corps Community Center Skid Row Outreach @ Los Angeles Central Corps Community Center Oct 15 @ 10:30 am – 1:00 pm Tickets As the area called Skid Row continues to grow in downtown Los Angeles, The Salvation Army will continue to be there for the individuals who live there. By offering lunch every Tuesday and Thursday this[...] 5:30 pm National Community Planning Month: Careers in Urban Planning @ Michelle Obama Neighborhood Library National Community Planning Month: Careers in Urban Planning @ Michelle Obama Neighborhood Library Oct 15 @ 5:30 pm – 7:00 pm Tickets Throughout the month of October, the City of Long Beach Department of Development Services is celebrating National Community Planning Month, a time to recognize planners’ work to improve the livability of communities. This year’s theme,[...] 6:00 pm Fight Hunger at Tuesday’s Farmers Market in Culver City Fight Hunger at Tuesday’s Farmers Market in Culver City Oct 15 @ 6:00 pm – 7:30 pm Tickets 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[...]	8:00 am Day Care Classroom & Office Volunteer Assistant @ L.A. Day Care Day Care Classroom & Office Volunteer Assistant @ L.A. Day Care Oct 16 @ 8:00 am – 12:00 pm Tickets The Los Angeles Day Care Center provides day care services for low-income families around the garment, flower and produce districts. Volunteers are welcome to assist one or mutiple days to help with the various activities[...] 8:00 am Habitat Restoration at the Audubon Center at Debs Park! Habitat Restoration at the Audubon Center at Debs Park! Oct 16 @ 8:00 am – 11:00 am Tickets Quick Overview: Help beautify and restore the natural flora and fauna of Debs Park. We ask you to join us in removing undesirable weeds and watering our native restoration areas. With your help, we can make[...] 8:00 am Homeless Service Center @ St. Joseph Center Homeless Service Center @ St. Joseph Center Oct 16 @ 8:00 am – 12:00 pm Tickets Our Homeless Service Center connects homeless individuals and families with services, housing and case management. We provide laundry facilities, showers, mail boxes and assistance with registering to receive hot meals at Bread & Roses Cafe.[...] 11:30 am Fight Hunger at Wednesday’s Farmers Market in Santa Monica Fight Hunger at Wednesday’s Farmers Market in Santa Monica Oct 16 @ 11:30 am – 2:00 pm Tickets 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[...] 6:00 pm Long Beach Police Department: South Division Commander’s Community Forum @ Police Department Headquarters Long Beach Police Department: South Division Commander’s Community Forum @ Police Department Headquarters Oct 16 @ 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm Tickets Long Beach Police Department South Division South Division Commander’s Community Forum Please join us for our next South Division Commander’s Community Forum. This is a great opportunity for community and business leaders to become engaged[...]	8:00 am Day Care Classroom & Office Volunteer Assistant @ L.A. Day Care Day Care Classroom & Office Volunteer Assistant @ L.A. Day Care Oct 17 @ 8:00 am – 12:00 pm Tickets The Los Angeles Day Care Center provides day care services for low-income families around the garment, flower and produce districts. Volunteers are welcome to assist one or mutiple days to help with the various activities[...] 10:30 am Skid Row Outreach @ Los Angeles Central Corps Community Center Skid Row Outreach @ Los Angeles Central Corps Community Center Oct 17 @ 10:30 am – 1:00 pm Tickets As the area called Skid Row continues to grow in downtown Los Angeles, The Salvation Army will continue to be there for the individuals who live there. By offering lunch every Tuesday and Thursday this[...]	8:00 am Day Care Classroom & Office Volunteer Assistant @ L.A. Day Care Day Care Classroom & Office Volunteer Assistant @ L.A. Day Care Oct 18 @ 8:00 am – 12:00 pm Tickets The Los Angeles Day Care Center provides day care services for low-income families around the garment, flower and produce districts. Volunteers are welcome to assist one or mutiple days to help with the various activities[...] 8:00 am Habitat Restoration at the Audubon Center at Debs Park! Habitat Restoration at the Audubon Center at Debs Park! Oct 18 @ 8:00 am – 11:00 am Tickets Quick Overview: Help beautify and restore the natural flora and fauna of Debs Park. We ask you to join us in removing undesirable weeds and watering our native restoration areas. With your help, we can make[...] 8:00 am Hollywood Corps Community Center @ Hollywood Community Center Hollywood Corps Community Center @ Hollywood Community Center Oct 18 @ 8:00 am Tickets 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[...] 8:00 am Homeless Service Center @ St. Joseph Center Homeless Service Center @ St. Joseph Center Oct 18 @ 8:00 am – 12:00 pm Tickets Our Homeless Service Center connects homeless individuals and families with services, housing and case management. We provide laundry facilities, showers, mail boxes and assistance with registering to receive hot meals at Bread & Roses Cafe.[...] 1:00 pm Skid Row Arts Map Presentation @ Skid Row Museum @ Skid Row Museum Skid Row Arts Map Presentation @ Skid Row Museum @ Skid Row Museum Oct 18 @ 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm Tickets Presentation of the SKID ROW ARTS MAP which puts the sites of all arts activities that are free and open to everyone in the community on the map. —so that everyone can find them and[...] 1:00 pm Skid Row Arts Map Presentation @ Skid Row Museum @ Skid Row Museum Skid Row Arts Map Presentation @ Skid Row Museum @ Skid Row Museum Oct 18 @ 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm Tickets Presentation of the SKID ROW ARTS MAP which puts the sites of all arts activities that are free and open to everyone in the community on the map. —so that everyone can find them and[...]	8:45 am AHEAD With Horses Inc. AHEAD With Horses Inc. Oct 19 @ 8:45 am – 2:30 pm Tickets We are always happy to have people interested in volunteering! We have a short orientation every Saturday morning at 8:45am in Shadow Hills. (Rain will normally cancel and we are closed for major 3-day[...] 9:00 am National Community Planning Month: Park-to-Park: Walk/Bike Tour @ Hudson Park National Community Planning Month: Park-to-Park: Walk/Bike Tour @ Hudson Park Oct 19 @ 9:00 am – 11:00 am Tickets Throughout the month of October, the City of Long Beach Department of Development Services is celebrating National Community Planning Month, a time to recognize planners’ work to improve the livability of communities. This year’s theme,[...] 10:00 am Nothin’ but Sand @ Different L.A. County beach each month. Check RSVP page for specific dates/locations Nothin’ but Sand @ Different L.A. County beach each month. Check RSVP page for specific dates/locations Oct 19 @ 10:00 am – 12:00 pm Tickets 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[...] 10:00 am Second Chances Leadership Program @ USC Social Sciences Building, RM B52 Second Chances Leadership Program @ USC Social Sciences Building, RM B52 Oct 19 @ 10:00 am – 2:00 pm Tickets Second Chances Leadership Program was designed to build and develop the self-confidence, life and leadership skills of youth through interactive learning, in-class discussions, presentations, panels, workshops, and exploratory field-trips. Upon conclusion, participants will be able[...] 5:00 pm A Safe Place for Youth: Harvest Community Meal @ Safe Place for Youth Garden A Safe Place for Youth: Harvest Community Meal @ Safe Place for Youth Garden Oct 19 @ 5:00 pm – 8:00 pm Tickets Join us for an evening full of farm-fresh food and live performances at the SPY Community Garden on Saturday, October 19th from 5pm-8pm. Enjoy dishes inspired by the Garden's autumn bounty, and bring your favorite[...] 6:00 pm Joan’s Wish List Signature Event @ Big Door Studios Joan’s Wish List Signature Event @ Big Door Studios Oct 19 @ 6:00 pm Tickets Su Casa invites you to attend a Signature Event for Joan’s Wish List on Saturday October 19 at Big Door Studios in El Segundo. Joan’s Wish List is a non-profit, which provides support to a different domestic violence shelter each[...]

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