Donate to Helen Woodward Animal Center
Your Support Saves Lives! The orphan pets and programs at Helen Woodward Animal Center need your support. Your donation will go a long way in making sure they can continue their mission of people helping animals and animals helping people. Visit: https://my.animalcenter.org/give/49430/#!/donation/checkout
Volunteer with AHEAD With Horses
AHEAD With Horses is devoted to improving the quality of life of disabled, disadvantaged, and special needs children through equine therapy using vaulting also known as gymnastics on a horse. Whether it’s seeing a smile from an otherwise “non-responsive” child, or watching someone taking their first steps, the hundreds of children they serve each year regularly hit major physical, mental, and emotional milestones—gifts that last a lifetime. Volunteers play a very important role at AHEAD With Horses, and they wouldn’t be as successful as they are today without them. They have more than 300 volunteers each year from all parts of Los Angeles County, many of which return to them on a regular basis. VOLUNTEERS MUST: Be 12 years of age or older for general volunteer work. Please visit: https://aheadwithhorsesla.org/volunteer/
Donate to AHEAD With Horses Inc.
In December 2017 AHEAD With Horses purchased property to develop into their permanent location for their nonprofit developmental therapeutic vaulting program for children with disabilities. Here they are 6 years later, due to general delays and then the worldwide pandemic, still waiting to complete development and move to their forever home.
Recent progress has them nearing plan approval, but to keep the momentum going they desperately need funds to complete the development and move operations.
Won't you join them in bringing their dream to fruition and make a donation today?
AHEAD With Horses is celebrating 55 years of serving the Los Angeles community and needs your help to keep serving for another 55 years or more.
Donations can be made online at their website: awhla.org or through our Forever Home Campaign here: https://givebutter.com/AWHforeverhome
Thank you for any donation you are able to give! Every dollar helps them!
Make a donation to the Palos Verdes Peninsula Land Conservancy
Join or renew your support for the Palos Verdes Peninsula Land Conservancy and help take care of the land that they have preserved, to maintain the beauty of the Peninsula and to create a legacy of open space for future generations to enjoy! Please join today by making a contribution. All contributions are tax-deductible. Visit: https://pvplc.org/donate-pvplc/
Volunteer at Michelson Found Animals
Better Neighbor Project (BNP) partners with human and animal service organizations to bring Pet Wellness Day events to underserved communities and their pets in and around Los Angeles. These events offer free wellness and hygiene services, spay/neuter resources, humane education, pet food and more! BNP also hosts weekly pet pantries around Los Angeles, distributing free cat and dog food to communities in need.13-15 years old must be accompanied by parent/guardian. 16+ years old are welcomed.
Volunteer at Michelson Found Animals
Better Neighbor Project (BNP) partners with human and animal service organizations to bring Pet Wellness Day events to underserved communities and their pets in and around Los Angeles.These events offer free wellness and hygiene services, spay/neuter
resources, humane education, pet food and more! BNP also hosts weekly pet pantries around Los Angeles,distributing free cat and dog food to communities in need.13-15 years old must be accompanied by parent/guardian. 16+ years old okay. Visit: http://betterneighborla.org
Landscaping Volunteers needed at AHEAD With Horses
AHEAD With Horses is devoted to improving the quality of life of disabled, disadvantaged, and special needs children through equine therapy using vaulting also known as gymnastics on a horse. Whether it’s seeing a smile from an otherwise “non-responsive” child, or watching someone taking their first steps, the hundreds of children they serve each year regularly hit major physical, mental, and emotional milestones—gifts that last a lifetime. AHEAD With Horses needs help at their new location with landscaping, watering, planting, and weed clearance. VOLUNTEERS MUST: Be 12 years of age or older for general volunteer work. Please visit: https://aheadwithhorsesla.org/volunteer/
Donate to AHEAD With Horses
AHEAD With Horses is devoted to improving the quality of life of disabled, disadvantaged, and special needs children through equine therapy using vaulting also known as gymnastics on a horse. Whether it’s seeing a smile from an otherwise “non-responsive” child, or watching someone taking their first steps, the hundreds of children they serve each year regularly hit major physical, mental, and emotional milestones—gifts that last a lifetime. There are several ways you can support AHEAD With Horses! All donations are tax deductible and they appreciate anything you are willing to give! Please visit: https://aheadwithhorsesla.org/donations/
Doante to Support Bolsa Chica Conservancy
Wetlands are one of many habitats that encompass a watershed and provide a crucial connection between land and the ocean. They also provide functions, known as ecosystem services, that are vital not only to the native and migratory species that inhabit them, but to humans as well. Some of these important functions include: mitigation of climate change by trapping carbon dioxide (carbon sink), serving as a buffer zone during flooding events, maintaining water supplies by replenishing aquifers and filtering water that passes through, and providing essential habitat for plants and wildlife. You can help protect the Bolsa Chica wetlands, its threatened species and their habitats, while at the same time supporting the education of thousands of K-12 students with your donation to the Bolsa Chica Conservancy today. Your support of the Bolsa Chica Conservancy’s STEM-based educational programs on wetland science, watersheds, coastal ecology, environmental sustainability, and habitat restoration will make a world of difference to students in need. Visit: https://bolsachica.charityproud.org/Donate
Watch Bolsa Chica Conservancy’s Live Animal Feeding
Join the Bolsa Chica Conservancy at their weekly Live Animal Feedings to witness firsthand the feeding behavior of California native animals! If you're looking to get out of the house and learn about local animals, join them in person for their weekly live animal feeding! Here you will be able to learn more about the animals at the Interpretive Center, including snakes, sharks, crabs, and much more! During the feeding, they will cover topics like feeding habits and the general biology and anatomy of reptiles and marine animals! This is a free event but donations are always welcome to help with the cost of caring for and feeding their animals. They hope to see you there! Spaces are very limited due to COVID-19 social distancing protocols, so please contact jeannette@bolsachica.org if you can no longer attend. *This presentation may also be recorded and live-streamed on their YouTube channel and Facebook Live. Your attendance at this event is your consent for the Bolsa Chica Conservancy to use your image and likeness for use in print, media, and promotional purposes.* This is an observational event, not a volunteer event. ***Please note that the snake feedings involve live mice.*** Visit: https://bolsachica.charityproud.org/VolunteerRegistration/Calendar
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/
Outdoor Volunteer Day at White Point Nature Preserve with Palos Verdes Peninsula Land Conservancy
Join Palos Verdes Peninsula Land Conservancy at White Point Nature Preserve! They will be planting native plant species and/or removing invasive, non-native plants to restore and improve critical habitat for wildlife at the preserve, and beautify outdoor natural space for the community. By volunteering you will help the Conservancy maintain and care for the White Point gardens by planting native shrubs, removing invasive weeds, watering, or laying down mulch and more. Your efforts will help restore this habitat for wildlife as well as create a beautiful outdoor space for the community to enjoy! White Point is located at 1600 W. Paseo del Mar in San Pedro. You can access the Nature Preserve by entering the free parking lot from Western Blvd as it turns into Paseo del Mar. They are located at the end of the road on the left-hand side. Rated: Easy to Moderate activity. Please note that events may be cancelled due to weather conditions. Please come prepared to work outdoors by wearing closed-toed shoes, and by bringing sun protection, drinking water and a snack. 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/
Watch Bolsa Chica Conservancy’s Live Animal Feeding
Join the Bolsa Chica Conservancy at their weekly Live Animal Feedings to witness firsthand the feeding behavior of California native animals! If you're looking to get out of the house and learn about local animals, join them in person for their weekly live animal feeding! Here you will be able to learn more about the animals at the Interpretive Center, including snakes, sharks, crabs, and much more! During the feeding, they will cover topics like feeding habits and the general biology and anatomy of reptiles and marine animals! This is a free event but donations are always welcome to help with the cost of caring for and feeding their animals. They hope to see you there! Spaces are very limited due to COVID-19 social distancing protocols, so please contact jeannette@bolsachica.org if you can no longer attend. *This presentation may also be recorded and live-streamed on their YouTube channel and Facebook Live. Your attendance at this event is your consent for the Bolsa Chica Conservancy to use your image and likeness for use in print, media, and promotional purposes.* This is an observational event, not a volunteer event. ***Please note that the snake feedings involve live mice.*** Visit: https://bolsachica.charityproud.org/VolunteerRegistration/Calendar
Go on a Hike with Bolsa Chica Conservancy at the Bolsa Chica Ecological Reserve
Join Bolsa Chica Conservancy for their monthly public tour of the Bolsa Chica Wetlands! Looking for an exciting and educational way to spend your Saturday morning? Join them on a guided hike of the Bolsa Chica Ecological Reserve! During this tour, you'll learn the history, wildlife, and the restoration of the wetlands! Here's what you'll need: Close-toed shoes you don't mind getting dirty, Water, Sunscreen/Hat, Cameras/binoculars (optional), and A sense of adventure! Visit: https://bolsachica.charityproud.org/VolunteerRegistration/Calendar
Restore the Bolsa Chica Wetlands with Bolsa Chica Conservancy
Join the Bolsa Chica Conservancy for their monthly Public Service Days on the Last Saturday of each month from 9:00a - 12:00p to help remove harmful trash/debris and non-native/invasive plant species from the Bolsa Chica Ecological Reserve. Visit: https://bolsachica.charityproud.org/VolunteerRegistration/Calendar
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/
Watch Bolsa Chica Conservancy’s Live Animal Feeding
Join the Bolsa Chica Conservancy at their weekly Live Animal Feedings to witness firsthand the feeding behavior of California native animals! If you're looking to get out of the house and learn about local animals, join them in person for their weekly live animal feeding! Here you will be able to learn more about the animals at the Interpretive Center, including snakes, sharks, crabs, and much more! During the feeding, they will cover topics like feeding habits and the general biology and anatomy of reptiles and marine animals! This is a free event but donations are always welcome to help with the cost of caring for and feeding their animals. They hope to see you there! Spaces are very limited due to COVID-19 social distancing protocols, so please contact jeannette@bolsachica.org if you can no longer attend. *This presentation may also be recorded and live-streamed on their YouTube channel and Facebook Live. Your attendance at this event is your consent for the Bolsa Chica Conservancy to use your image and likeness for use in print, media, and promotional purposes.* This is an observational event, not a volunteer event. ***Please note that the snake feedings involve live mice.*** Visit: https://bolsachica.charityproud.org/VolunteerRegistration/Calendar
Watch Bolsa Chica Conservancy’s Live Animal Feeding
Join the Bolsa Chica Conservancy at their weekly Live Animal Feedings to witness firsthand the feeding behavior of California native animals! If you're looking to get out of the house and learn about local animals, join them in person for their weekly live animal feeding! Here you will be able to learn more about the animals at the Interpretive Center, including snakes, sharks, crabs, and much more! During the feeding, they will cover topics like feeding habits and the general biology and anatomy of reptiles and marine animals! This is a free event but donations are always welcome to help with the cost of caring for and feeding their animals. They hope to see you there! Spaces are very limited due to COVID-19 social distancing protocols, so please contact jeannette@bolsachica.org if you can no longer attend. *This presentation may also be recorded and live-streamed on their YouTube channel and Facebook Live. Your attendance at this event is your consent for the Bolsa Chica Conservancy to use your image and likeness for use in print, media, and promotional purposes.* This is an observational event, not a volunteer event. ***Please note that the snake feedings involve live mice.*** Visit: https://bolsachica.charityproud.org/VolunteerRegistration/Calendar
Restore the Bolsa Chica Wetlands with Bolsa Chica Conservancy
Join the Bolsa Chica Conservancy for their monthly Public Service Days on the Last Saturday of each month from 9:00a - 12:00p to help remove harmful trash/debris and non-native/invasive plant species from the Bolsa Chica Ecological Reserve. Visit: https://bolsachica.charityproud.org/VolunteerRegistration/Calendar
Volunteer for Critters Save Christmas at Helen Woodward Animal Center
Volunteer as Helen Woodward Animal Center's Games/Activities Assistant! Volunteers would assist instructor in set up and clean up of event, as well as giving out hand sanitizer and helping with games and activities during event. Must be able to be around animals, hay, fur, and dust. Volunteer Age Requirement: 16 years of age or older with some positions requiring 18 years of age or older. VIsit: https://animalcenter.org/get-involved/volunteer/critters-save-christmas-2023/
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/