Join Santa Monica Wednesday Farmers Market Glean with Food Forward
Food Forward collects fresh, local produce that would otherwise go to waste and donate 100% to local hunger relief organizations. Open to volunteers 12 and older; anyone under 16 must have a parent/guardian who registers and volunteers with them. Visit: https://community.foodforward.org/events/27823
Make A Difference at Big Sunday’s AW@10 Event
We'd love to have you join us for our Accessible Wednesday morning program, AW@10! Previously held biweekly as "2W@10," these special events are held from 10:00am – 11:30am each Wednesday where we do fun activities to help local nonprofits. And what’s extra special about these Wednesday events? Our guests of honor are wonderful and fun volunteers with some developmental challenges who want to give back and help others, in groups and as individuals. The accessible activities we'll do on Wednesdays are specifically designed with these guests in mind, so that everyone can participate and have fun volunteering - because we believe very strongly that absolutely everyone has something to give. People of ALL ability levels are invited to join us on Wednesdays! All we ask is that you show up ready to be part of a community of helpful people! Visit: https://bigsunday.org/get-involved/aw10/
Volunteer at Union Station Homeless Services’ Dinner in the Park
Every year, Union Station Homeless Services holds their Thanksgiving event, Dinner in the Park. This year the event will be spread amongst 3 days, where they provide pre-cooked Thanksgiving meals and ingredient boxes to prepare your own meal at home. With such a large scale event they could really use volunteer support! They have a variety of volunteer shifts available through November 18th until November 24th. If interested in volunteering, please fill out a volunteer application. All volunteers need to provide proof of vaccination against COVID-19. Age requirements: volunteers need to be at least 13 years old with a chaperone and 16 years old to volunteer without one. This event could not be held without the support of volunteers and community members like yourself. Thank you so much! Please visit: https://www.volgistics.com/appform/842785535
Pick Up Food for LA Community Fridges
LA Community Fridges needs your help! Every Thursday, they need help picking up food from Food Forward and bringing the food to park to be sorted and organized for drop off. Visit: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1Sul9BF4vcOaEmyMUHLL_eROpbtChCA-ERR2Vt6qqOHA/edit#gid=0
Organize and Sort Food for Community Fridges with LA Community Fridges
LA Community Fridges needs your help! Every Thursday, they need help organizing and packing up food from Food Forward. These packed foods will be going to various community fridges throughout LA! Visit: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1Sul9BF4vcOaEmyMUHLL_eROpbtChCA-ERR2Vt6qqOHA/edit#gid=1
Deliver Food to Community Fridges with LA Community Fridges
LA Community Fridges needs your help! Every Thursday, they need help delivering the sorted and packed foods to the various community fridges throughout LA. Visit: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1Sul9BF4vcOaEmyMUHLL_eROpbtChCA-ERR2Vt6qqOHA/edit#gid=1
Volunteer at 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. Sign up to volunteer via website link or email Will Shea at will@luckyduckfoundation.org with questions. Visit: https://www.luckyduckfoundation.org/volunteer/
Make A Difference at Big Sunday’s TM@10 Event
TM@10 (Thursday Morning @ 10) is not only one of our favorite programs, but it’s one of our most popular, too! We meet every Thursday morning, from 10:00 AM – 11:30 AM. And we host hands-on projects to help local nonprofits. At TM@10 we’ve assembled birthday gifts for folks in shelters; written letters to soldiers stationed overseas; packed backpacks for ex-gang members starting college; made quilts for preemies; and about 1000 other things. Even better – and in classic Big Sunday fashion – it’s a great way for people to meet new people, work together, and enjoy some laughs while helping someone else. Visit: https://bigsunday.org/get-involved/tm10/
Help PRE-Prep Turkeys for Union Rescue Mission’s Thanksgiving Celebration
Help Union Rescue Mission pre-prep turkeys for Turkey FRYday! Visit: https://www.cervistech.com/acts/console.php?console_id=0267&console_type=event&ht=1
Feed the Soul While Helping Feed the Hungry with LA Food Bank
Volunteers are needed to help maintain crowd control and social distancing, and distribute food boxes to seniors in need in the community! The food boxes consist of shelf-stable staples such as milk, beans, grains, and canned fruits and vegetables. These boxes go to an average of 28,000 seniors every month at 146 sites throughout Los Angeles County! LA Food Bank is proud to facilitate the largest CSFP in the country and are eternally grateful for the dedicated volunteers who make this work possible! PARTICIPATION REQUIREMENTS: Be able to lift up to 30 pounds, Participate the entire shift, Be at least 18 years old. Visit: https://www.cervistech.com/acts/console.php?console_type=event&console_id=0338&cat_id=&filter_choice=&cal_choice=&res_choice=&res_code=&source=
Help Collect and Distribute Food for those in need at St. James Episcopal Church
Help collect and distribute food for those in need. Find out more: https://www.sjcsp.org/parish/calendar
Help Prepare Turkeys for Union Rescue Mission’s Thanksgiving Celebration
Turkey FRYday is a fun tradition held annually at URM. They set aside the day before their Thanksgiving Celebration to fry over 200+ turkeys! They need your help to fry, shred, and inject turkeys! If frying turkey isn't a good fit for you... No problem, they need tons of help with prepping / cooking our side dishes. 17 and Up Only! Visit: https://www.cervistech.com/acts/console.php?console_id=0267&console_type=event&ht=1
Feed the Soul While Helping Feed the Hungry with LA Food Bank
Volunteers are needed to help maintain crowd control and social distancing, and distribute food boxes to seniors in need in the community! The food boxes consist of shelf-stable staples such as milk, beans, grains, and canned fruits and vegetables. These boxes go to an average of 28,000 seniors every month at 146 sites throughout Los Angeles County! LA Food Bank is proud to facilitate the largest CSFP in the country and are eternally grateful for the dedicated volunteers who make this work possible! PARTICIPATION REQUIREMENTS: Be able to lift up to 30 pounds, Participate the entire shift, Be at least 18 years old. Visit: https://www.cervistech.com/acts/console.php?console_type=event&console_id=0338&cat_id=&filter_choice=&cal_choice=&res_choice=&res_code=&source=
Outdoor Volunteer Day at Abalone Cove Reserve with Palos Verdes Peninsula Land Conservancy
Join Palos Verdes Peninsula Land Conservancy at Abalone Cove Reserve for an Outdoor Volunteer Day! There will be planting native shrubs and/or removing invasive weeds in order to improve habitat for protected wildlife species. This event will meet at the entrance of Abalone Cove Reserve: 5970 Palos Verdes Dr. South, Rancho Palos Verdes, CA 90275. They will be working outdoors, so please wear closed-toed shoes, and be sure to bring bug spray, sun protection, drinking water and a snack. Please also be prepared for mildly strenuous hiking to reach planting locations. Please note that events may be cancelled due to weather conditions. All volunteers under 18 must have a parent or guardian sign and complete their release before they can volunteer. Volunteers under 16 should be accompanied by an adult. VIsit: https://pvplc.volunteerhub.com/vv2/
Help Serve Meals at the Weekend Community Dinner with Hollywood Food Coalition
Hollywood Food Coalition’s Community Dinner is their signature and longest-running program. They serve nightly to anyone in need of a hot, nutritious meal. Their consistency builds trust with their guests, which helps connect them with further services. Consider helping out with their Community Dinners on Saturdays and Sundays! Visit: https://hofoco.org/about-our-community-dinner/
Join Torrance Tuesday Farmers Market Glean with Food Forward
Food Forward collects fresh, local produce that would otherwise go to waste and donate 100% to local hunger relief organizations. Open to volunteers 12 and older; anyone under 16 must have a parent/guardian who registers and volunteers with them. Visit: https://community.foodforward.org/events/27801
Participate in the Liver Life Challenge – El Tour De Tucson with American Liver Foundation
It’s more than a race, it’s moments that will challenge, inspire and change you! From the moment you become part of their team to the moment you cross the finish line, the Liver Life Challenge provides an unforgettable experience. You’ll achieve your own fitness goals, while fundraising to create a better future for the estimated 100 million Americans affected by liver disease. The American Liver Foundation is an Official Charity Partner with El Tour De Tucson. All registered participants must meet the $500 fundraising minimum. With multiple mileage options to choose from, all skill levels are welcome! You’ll ride through the Sonoran Desert with thousands of riders and spectators cheering you on, as you experience the beautiful scenery of Tucson. VIsit: https://liverlifechallenge.org/el-tour-de-tucson/
Urban Farming at Mudtown Farms with Volunteer CORE
Join CORE for community farming at Mudtown Farms, an impressive urban farm in the Watts community. Mudtown Farms works to cultivate food and sustainable gardens through regenerative agriculture. Visit: https://www.coreresponse.org/volunteer/
Join Union Rescue Mission’s Thanksgiving Celebration Kitchen Crew 2023
URM needs extra hands in the kitchen during the entire Thanksgiving Celebration on Saturday Nov.18th. The Thanksgiving Kitchen crew will be responsible for continual meal prep, replenishing of trays of food, preparing plates of food, and preparing To-Go meals for the community's unsheltered friends on the streets. Visit: https://www.cervistech.com/acts/console.php?console_id=0267&console_type=event&ht=1
Join Union Rescue Mission’s Thanksgiving Celebration as Servers / Bussers
On Saturday Nov. 18th, volunteers will create a memorable dining experience for those who call URM home. They will transform the dining hall into a 5 Star restaurant. All guests will follow a rotating schedule, allowing everyone ample time to enjoy the atmosphere. Volunteers will host and serve each table. Thank you so much for registering and your willingness to donate your time with Union Rescue Mission. They absolutely could not pull this event off without you. Visit: https://www.cervistech.com/acts/console.php?console_id=0267&console_type=event&ht=1
Featured Projects
Relax and Make Art at Big Sunday’s Sun Days on Tuesdays
Big Sunday,
joshua@bigsunday.org,
(323) 549-9944
Come decorate Mosaic Suns with us! For the past few months, people enjoyed joining us to make beautiful, cheerful and unique mosaic suns to brighten up nonprofits around town. These cool projects are the brainchild of our old friend Cathy Weiss and will be led by Cathy and our own Big Sunday staff, Josh. We can use your help! You don’t need to be artistic – just sincere. Visit: https://bigsunday.org/get-involved/tuesdayartdays/
Make A Difference at Big Sunday’s AW@10 Event
Big Sunday,
jake@bigsunday.org,
(323) 549-9944
We’d love to have you join us for our Accessible Wednesday morning program, AW@10! Previously held biweekly as “2W@10,” these special events are held from 10:00am – 11:30am each Wednesday where we do fun activities to help local nonprofits. And what’s extra special about these Wednesday events? Our guests of honor are wonderful and fun volunteers with some developmental challenges who want to give back and help others, in groups and as individuals. The accessible activities we’ll do on Wednesdays are specifically designed with these guests in mind, so that everyone can participate and have fun volunteering – because we believe very strongly that absolutely everyone has something to give. People of ALL ability levels are invited to join us on Wednesdays! All we ask is that you show up ready to be part of a community of helpful people! Visit: https://bigsunday.org/get-involved/aw10/
Make A Difference at Big Sunday’s TM@10 Event
Big Sunday,
nicolo@bigsunday.org,
(323) 549-9944
TM@10 (Thursday Morning @ 10) is not only one of our favorite programs, but it’s one of our most popular, too! We meet every Thursday morning, from 10:00 AM – 11:30 AM. And we host hands-on projects to help local nonprofits. At TM@10 we’ve assembled birthday gifts for folks in shelters; written letters to soldiers stationed overseas; packed backpacks for ex-gang members starting college; made quilts for preemies; and about 1000 other things. Even better – and in classic Big Sunday fashion – it’s a great way for people to meet new people, work together, and enjoy some laughs while helping someone else. Visit: https://bigsunday.org/get-involved/tm10/
Stuff Thanksgiving Meal Kits with Big Sunday
Big Sunday,
nicolo@bigsunday.org,
(323) 549-9944
Each year we collect and pack big bags full of Thanksgiving dinner for thousands of people! We need folks to donate food, as well as pack everythingup and distribute it. And yes, everyone is invited to join together for a community breakfast, too! A true festival of gratitude. We also need folks to lead food collections in their community! And this year’s event will be back at the amazing Baldwin Elementary School! Visit: https://bigsunday.org/get-involved/thanksgiving2023/