Volunteer to Prep and Serve Meals at the Hollywood Food Coalition
The Hollywood Food Coalition provides a warm, nutritious meal along with access to basic daily needs, such as clothing, backpacks, sleeping bags, and hygiene items, as well as assistance with housing placement and referrals since 1987. Volunteers are needed to both prepare and serve this takeaway meal. Must be at least 15 years old. For more information click here: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/mealservice#/
Help Angel Hanz For The Homeless with Administrative and Daily Activities
Help make a difference and sign up to volunteer with Angel Hanz For The Homeless. They need help with daily admin activities such as grant writing, researching potential grant opportunities, assistance in soliciting donations and sponsorships, running errands, stocking and organizing storage space, and being on call to transport animals with medical emergencies. If you are interested please sign up here: https://www.angelhanz.org/volunteer
Help Angel Hanz For The Homeless With Their Monthly Gatherings
Help make a difference and sign up to volunteer with Angel Hanz For The Homeless. They need help with daily admin activities such as grant writing, researching potential grant opportunities, assistance in soliciting donations and sponsorships, running errands, stocking and organizing storage space, and being on call to transport animals with medical emergencies. If you are interested please sign up here: https://www.angelhanz.org/volunteer
Be a Guest Chef at Ascencia
Every morning and evening, volunteers prepare and serve hot meals for homeless families and adults in their Emergency Housing program. These Guest Chefs give their time and energy, generously donating food and a great deal of compassion with each plate. The Guest Chefs will plan the menu, purchase and prepare the ingredients, then cook and serve the meal to Ascencia shelter residents. Click here to sign up: http://www.ascencia.org/volunteer/
Join the Volunteer from Home Program at Ascencia
The Virtual Volunteer Program was created in response to COVID-19 as a way to keep volunteers engaged and connected to Ascencia. There are several ways to stay connected. Volunteers can assemble hygiene kits, prepare lunches, and more. Click here to sign up: http://www.ascencia.org/volunteer/
Pitch in for the Youth Volunteer Opportunities at Ascencia
Ascensia offers several youth volunteer opportunties, for those age 14-18, such as shelter volunteer, office volunteer, social media ambassador, donation closet organizer and volunteering on a budget. Click here to sign up: http://www.ascencia.org/volunteer/
Help with Organizational and Administrative Tasks at Ascencia
Ascensia offers many volunteer opportunities in their office, such as data entry, filing, writing thank you cards, and more. All training materials and instruction will be provided. Additionally, you will help organize the kitchen pantry and donation closets on-site to ensure their clients and case managers has access to exactly what they need, when they need it. Click here to sign up: https://www.ascenciaca.org/volunteer/
Help the Ascencia Staff Prepare for Events
Ascencia needs help with their events! You can assist with event registration, set-up, and break-down. Click here to sign up: https://www.ascenciaca.org/volunteer/
Host an In-Kind Donation Drive for the Aviva Family and Children’s Services
Host a drive for the Aviva Family and Children's Services at your work, place of worship or with family and friends to collect new items throughout the year. Supplies (kindergarten thru college), toiletries & hygiene from baby to adult, household cleaning and laundry products, clothing and shoes, and food and transportation gift cards. For more information visit: https://aviva.org/volunteer/
Help Aviva Family and Children’s Services with their Summer Events
Assist the Aviva Family and Children's Services during events (set up and clean up), take inventory, organize expressive arts room, assemble self-care kits, baby supply bags, and school supply bags. Sign up here: https://aviva.org/volunteer/
Lead Virtual/In-Person Children’s Activities Aviva Family and Children’s Services
Lead virtual/in-person children’s activities or workshops for youth and adults through Aviva Family and Children's Services. For more information: https://aviva.org/volunteer/
Volunteer with Beagles and Buddies
Beagles and Buddies welcomes new and experienced volunteers. Together, you'll figure out the best way for you to participate in the joy that is Beagles & Buddies... and there's a multitude of fun going on that you won't want to miss! There are a wide variety of very necessary chores, many "hands-on" doggie tasks: brushing, bathing, walking, socializing and just being with some of the newcomers. Get your application in so they can set up your interview. Please email applications and indicate dates/days/hours you'd like to volunteer, your areas of interest/expertise and anticipated number of hours you will give....the more the better!~ They've got a great volunteer program going on and lots of fun for everyone - most especially the dogs!! Send those apps and ancillary forms to Connie at beagles@beaglesandbuddies.org. Also helpful to bring your hard copy app your first visit. Thanks for your interest in volunteering to help the dogs. They really appreciate it--we can tell by all the tail wagging around here! Visit: http://www.beaglesandbuddies.com/index.php3?topic=volunteer
Join Big Sunday for our Thursday Morning at 10am Events
Here’s a way to help every week throughout the summer! 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 company and good deeds. Everyone is welcome. Join us as we host a project for the underserved community. For more info or to sign up click here: https://bigsunday.org/get-involved/tm10/
Volunteer at Boys & Girls Clubs of Carson
When you volunteer at Boys & Girls Clubs of Carson, you make a difference in the lives of youth most in need! The Club prides itself on being a hopeful vibrant community, where the energy of free-spirited youth is encouraged by warm and friendly professional staff. Whether attending an event or virtually, you’ll discover you’re in a special place. Whether helping with homework or encouraging high schoolers’ professional development as a career panel guest speaker, you’ll have the opportunity to build healthy relationships with young people and have a positive impact on their lives! In turn, you will find that brightening up the lives of these young people has a positive impact on you as well. Due to COVID-19 safety protocol, The Club’s volunteer needs are vast and flexibly changing with time. If you are interested in volunteering, fill out the interest form and their Volunteer Coordinator will reach out to you within 48 hours of submission. Please note, while they have an ongoing list of our most pressing needs, they are always accepting applications from volunteers with other interests. Volunteers must be over 18 years of age, complete a phone interview with the volunteer coordinator, and complete paperwork (background check/live scan). They can’t wait to hear from you! Visit: https://www.bgccarson.org/get-involved/volunteer-2/
Donate to Support the Boys & Girls Clubs of Carson
With your help thousands of kids will reach their own GREAT FUTURE! The Boys & Girls Clubs of Carson welcomes your financial support in a variety of ways. You can make a gift online, mail a check or make a contribution over the phone. In-kind donations saves them thousands of dollars each year. Gifts and donations of goods and services such as computers, art supplies, sports equipment, and office supplies make a huge difference to BGCC. In-kind donations are considered based on the current and unique needs at each of our 8 locations. At present, they have high demand for the following in-kind donations: Gently used books – all ages, Like new business attire – male and female adult for our teen internship program, and Art supplies – new pencils, crayons and markers especially. THANK YOU for your investment in their youth! Visit: https://www.bgccarson.org/get-involved/ways-to-give/
Donate Your Time and Talents to C.A.R.E.4Paws
Every year, C.A.R.E.4Paws puts on multiple events, including fundraisers to help support their important work. They would love your help. Please take a look at the services and events they offer and let them know what you are most interested in assisting with, and how you think you can best help them. Find out more here: https://www.care4paws.org/volunteer
Volunteer with Culver City Parks and Recreation
The City of Culver City has so many opportunitites to get to know your community members, and help out along the way! You can help adult learners with their GED studies, you can help your differently abled neighbors do activities, you can clean and sort library materials, and so much more! Check out their volunteer website for more info and to choose your favorite activitiy today. Visit: https://www.culvercity.org/Explore/Volunteer
Volunteer to Prep and Serve Meals at the Hollywood Food Coalition
The Hollywood Food Coalition provides a warm, nutritious meal along with access to basic daily needs, such as clothing, backpacks, sleeping bags, and hygiene items, as well as assistance with housing placement and referrals since 1987. Volunteers are needed to both prepare and serve this takeaway meal. Must be at least 15 years old. For more information click here: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/mealservice#/
Pack Kits with Lucky Duck Foundation
The Lucky Duck Food and Water Initiative has distributed over 1.4 million meals to San Diego’s unsheltered neighbors since May 2020. Volunteers help pack, sort, and load food and water for homeless outreach teams to distribute throughout San Diego County. Volunteers also sort and distribute items like face shields, masks, hygiene kits, EMPWR Coats, and clothing. Volunteers are critical to making the program happen, so please consider signing up! Volunteer bagging shifts take place every Tuesday and Thursday from 12:00-3:00pm at the San Diego Rescue Mission Warehouse (212 East 26th Street, National City, CA 91950). Note: though it is most helpful if you can volunteer for 3 hours, you do not need to sign up for all 3 hours, you can volunteer in 1-hour increments. Visit: https://www.luckyduckfoundation.org/volunteer/
Distribute Care Packages at MCRD San Diego with Operation Gratitude
Join Operation Gratitude in San Diego every Thursday to distribute Care Packages to newest Marines to thank them as they begin their Military service. These Care Packages will offer a small reminder to service members that Americans across the nation support them and appreciate their service and sacrifice. Interested individuals should sign up in advance to participate. Volunteers ages 13 and up are welcome. This is an outdoor event that will take place during all weather conditions. Visit: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1zOuBrChzTIKJHqFeDrObhflUkBEdDBqN6fihLarJDHs/edit#gid=758342616
Featured Projects
*Field Trip Friday* Join Big Sunday for a Trail Ride!
Big Sunday,
passion@bigsunday.org,
323-549-9944
For the past few summers, we've had many adventures with all kinds of nice people – vets, foster youth, people experiencing homelessness – all over the city. Well Big Sunday's annual Field Trip Friday's are back and ready to hit you with a summer of fun! Join us for a beautiful and relaxing horseback trail ride Friday July 14, 2023 at Studio Horse Rental (formerly known as Circle K Stables) in Burbank. We'll have two riding sessions so make sure to arrive at atleast 10 minutes before your designated ride time. These spots are filling up fast so don't miss out, Sign up Today!
https://bigsundayorg.wufoo.com/forms/friday-field-trips-2023/
*Field Trip Friday* Join Big Sunday for a Harbor Cruise !
Big Sunday,
passion@bigsunday.org,
323-549-9944
Big Sunday's annual Field Trip Friday's are back and ready to hit you with a summer of fun! We invite lots of people of all ages, from all walks of life, for a 2-hour harbor cruise. Guests include individuals, families, corporate groups, faith groups. Plus nice folks from group homes, hospitals, shelters – some of whom have never been on a boat before!
All participants are asked just one thing: to meet at least one new person. Then, we all just enjoy each other’s company. Along the way we'll enjoy coffee, juice, and awesome snacks while watching the sea lions take in some sun.
Sign up below for the cruise leaving from Shoreline Village in Long Beach: Friday July 21st. This cruise leaves promptly at 10 am and returns at 12 pm. Please sure to be there before 10am! We would hate for you to miss the cruise! (And everyone’s welcome!)
Cruises are always free. To sign up, please fill out the form below.
https://bigsundayorg.wufoo.com/forms/friday-field-trips-2023/
*Field Trip Friday* Join Us For A Donut Crawl !
Big Sunday,
passion@bigsunday.org,
323-549-9944
Big Sunday's annual Field Trip Friday's are back and ready to hit you with a summer of fun! We're excited to host folks from underserved communities on these fun-filled outings, but volunteers are invited to come along and join the party too! Join us Friday, July 28th for our first ever DONUT CRAWL! We'll cruise around the city tasting donuts from some popular donut shops around LA. We'll play games, listen to some tunes, and rate our favorite donuts from each stop. This'll be an event you don't want to miss!
Sign up Today:
https://bigsundayorg.wufoo.com/forms/z1qicljz0aguxvc/
*Field Trip Friday* Join Us For A Bowling Extravaganza
Big Sunday,
passion@bigsunday.org,
323-549-9944
For the past few summers, we've had many adventures with all kinds of nice people – vets, foster youth, people experiencing homelessness – all over the city. Well Big Sunday's annual Field Trip Friday's are back and ready to hit you with a summer of fun! Join us Friday, August 4th for a FRIYAY of FUN on a bowling extravaganza. There will be food, drinks, and a lot of friendly competion that you don't want to miss out on.
The bowling alley is located in the valley at: 19616 Ventura Blvd, Tarzana, CA 91356. This event is from 11 am – 1 pm. If you’re someone who runs late (you know who you are), leave a little time to get lost if you haven’t been there before.
Sign up Today! : https://bigsundayorg.wufoo.com/forms/friday-field-trips-2023/
*Field Trip Friday* Join us for Horseback Trail Ride!
Big Sunday,
passion@bigsunday.org,
323-549-9944
For the past few summers, we've had many adventures with all kinds of nice people – vets, foster youth, people experiencing homelessness – all over the city. Well Big Sunday's annual Field Trip Friday's are back and ready to hit you with a summer of fun! Join us for a beautiful and relaxing horseback trail ride Friday August 11th, 2023 at The Monte Verde Trails Ranch in Sylmar We'll have two riding sessions so make sure to arrive at atleast 10 minutes before your designated ride time. These spots are filling up fast so don't miss out, Sign up Today!
https://bigsundayorg.wufoo.com/forms/friday-field-trips-2023/