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 Lady Day at Emerson’s Bar & Grill @ International City Theatre Lady Day at Emerson’s Bar & Grill @ International City Theatre Oct 20 all-day Tickets The Songs & Stories of Billie Holiday in… Lady Day at Emerson’s Bar & Grill by Lanie Robertson at International City Theatre 34 Years as Long Beach’s Resident Professional Theatre Company Artistic Director/Producer caryn desai “Original and[...]	Lady Day at Emerson’s Bar & Grill @ International City Theatre Lady Day at Emerson’s Bar & Grill @ International City Theatre Oct 21 all-day Tickets The Songs & Stories of Billie Holiday in… Lady Day at Emerson’s Bar & Grill by Lanie Robertson at International City Theatre 34 Years as Long Beach’s Resident Professional Theatre Company Artistic Director/Producer caryn desai “Original and[...]	Lady Day at Emerson’s Bar & Grill @ International City Theatre Lady Day at Emerson’s Bar & Grill @ International City Theatre Oct 22 all-day Tickets The Songs & Stories of Billie Holiday in… Lady Day at Emerson’s Bar & Grill by Lanie Robertson at International City Theatre 34 Years as Long Beach’s Resident Professional Theatre Company Artistic Director/Producer caryn desai “Original and[...]	Lady Day at Emerson’s Bar & Grill @ International City Theatre Lady Day at Emerson’s Bar & Grill @ International City Theatre Oct 23 all-day Tickets The Songs & Stories of Billie Holiday in… Lady Day at Emerson’s Bar & Grill by Lanie Robertson at International City Theatre 34 Years as Long Beach’s Resident Professional Theatre Company Artistic Director/Producer caryn desai “Original and[...] The Center in Hollywood @ The Center in Hollywood The Center in Hollywood @ The Center in Hollywood Oct 23 all-day Tickets Regular volunteers commit to serving at The Center 1+ days a week in the capacity of participating in or leading groups, attending coffee hour, cleaning, or assisting with office work. Weekly shifts range from 1.5-8[...]	Lady Day at Emerson’s Bar & Grill @ International City Theatre Lady Day at Emerson’s Bar & Grill @ International City Theatre Oct 24 all-day Tickets The Songs & Stories of Billie Holiday in… Lady Day at Emerson’s Bar & Grill by Lanie Robertson at International City Theatre 34 Years as Long Beach’s Resident Professional Theatre Company Artistic Director/Producer caryn desai “Original and[...]	Lady Day at Emerson’s Bar & Grill @ International City Theatre Lady Day at Emerson’s Bar & Grill @ International City Theatre Oct 25 all-day Tickets The Songs & Stories of Billie Holiday in… Lady Day at Emerson’s Bar & Grill by Lanie Robertson at International City Theatre 34 Years as Long Beach’s Resident Professional Theatre Company Artistic Director/Producer caryn desai “Original and[...] New Directions for Veterans New Directions for Veterans Oct 25 all-day Tickets NDVets Memorial Day 5K We look for friendly, energetic volunteers to assist with our 5K run/walk. We need volunteers to help with everything from Check-In, staffing water stations, and cheering on walkers and runners along the[...]	Lady Day at Emerson’s Bar & Grill @ International City Theatre Lady Day at Emerson’s Bar & Grill @ International City Theatre Oct 26 all-day Tickets The Songs & Stories of Billie Holiday in… Lady Day at Emerson’s Bar & Grill by Lanie Robertson at International City Theatre 34 Years as Long Beach’s Resident Professional Theatre Company Artistic Director/Producer caryn desai “Original and[...]
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 3:15 pm Food on Foot Sunday Serving Food on Foot Sunday Serving Oct 20 @ 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 Inner-City Arts @ Inner-City Arts Inner-City Arts @ Inner-City Arts Oct 21 @ 8:00 am – 2:30 pm Tickets STUDIO VOLUNTEERISM Studio volunteers work alongside teaching artists to support K-12 students as they explore their own creativity in one of our seven studios: Visual Arts, Ceramics, Creativity Lab, Media Arts, Drama, Dance, and Music.[...]	6:00 pm Fight Hunger at Tuesday’s Farmers Market in Culver City Fight Hunger at Tuesday’s Farmers Market in Culver City Oct 22 @ 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 Habitat Restoration at the Audubon Center at Debs Park! Habitat Restoration at the Audubon Center at Debs Park! Oct 23 @ 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 Inner-City Arts @ Inner-City Arts Inner-City Arts @ Inner-City Arts Oct 23 @ 8:00 am – 2:30 pm Tickets STUDIO VOLUNTEERISM Studio volunteers work alongside teaching artists to support K-12 students as they explore their own creativity in one of our seven studios: Visual Arts, Ceramics, Creativity Lab, Media Arts, Drama, Dance, and Music.[...] 10:00 am Storytime with Mr. Steve @ Vroman's Bookstore Storytime with Mr. Steve @ Vroman's Bookstore Oct 23 @ 10:00 am – 10:30 am Tickets Vroman's favorite storytime guy, Mr. Steve, shares books with little ones every Wednesday and Saturday morning in the kids' section of the store. Ages 2 – 7 11:30 am Fight Hunger at Wednesday’s Farmers Market in Santa Monica Fight Hunger at Wednesday’s Farmers Market in Santa Monica Oct 23 @ 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[...]		8:00 am Habitat Restoration at the Audubon Center at Debs Park! Habitat Restoration at the Audubon Center at Debs Park! Oct 25 @ 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 25 @ 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[...] 9:00 am 5 th Annual VA Greater Los Angeles Healthcare System Veteran Stand Down @ West Los Angeles VA Medical Center Welcome Center (Building 257) 5 th Annual VA Greater Los Angeles Healthcare System Veteran Stand Down @ West Los Angeles VA Medical Center Welcome Center (Building 257) Oct 25 @ 9:00 am – 2:00 pm Tickets Come join the VA Greater Los Angeles Healt Care System Veteran Stand Down. This event is in its 5th year and non of it would be possible with supportive volunteers. Volunteers: Register at – www.bwscampus.com/standdown[...]	7:30 am Best Friends Animal Society’s Strut Your Mutt @ Exposition Park Best Friends Animal Society’s Strut Your Mutt @ Exposition Park Oct 26 @ 7:30 am – 11:30 am Tickets Best Friends Animal Society’s Strut Your Mutt is a series of charity dog walks that bring entire communities together to raise money to help save the lives of homeless pets. This is much more then[...] 10:00 am National Community Planning Month: LBDS Outdoors: Community Resource Fair @ Whaley Park National Community Planning Month: LBDS Outdoors: Community Resource Fair @ Whaley Park Oct 26 @ 10:00 am – 12:00 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,[...] 10:00 am Storytime with Mr. Steve @ Vroman's Bookstore Storytime with Mr. Steve @ Vroman's Bookstore Oct 26 @ 10:00 am – 10:30 am Tickets Vroman's favorite storytime guy, Mr. Steve, shares books with little ones every Wednesday and Saturday morning in the kids' section of the store. Ages 2 – 7 ◢ 1:00 pm 10th Annual Festival for All Skid Row Artists @ Gladys Park 10th Annual Festival for All Skid Row Artists @ Gladys Park Oct 26 @ 1:00 pm – Oct 27 @ 12:00 am Tickets The 10th annual Festival for all Skid Row Artists Saturday and Sunday, October 26 & 27, 2019 1-5pm each day in Gladys park (corner of 6th Street and Gladys Avenue) Sign Up as a Skid[...]

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