A humanitarian organization led by volunteers. Provides relief to victims of

disasters and helps people prevent, prepare for, and respond to emergencies. Serve

various community needs: help people in emergencies, teach first aid, and CPR

classes, deliver emergency messages to members of the military, and organize

programs for the elderly and youth. Youth will assist in creating comfort kits for

disaster victims as well as assist with general office help, including set-up and

clean-up for CPR classes.

Contact: Brigitte Ames, 806.765.8534 or bames@arclubbock.org

www.lubbock.redcross.org

Mission is to provide a school of classical dance and community performances

that provide an understanding and appreciation of dance as a performing art

to all audiences. Volunteer opportunities include ticket taking, greeting, ushering

for performances, sewing costumes for performances, and accompanist.

Contact: Laura Berry, 806.785.3090 or laura_berry@sbcglobal.net

www.balletlubbock.org

Provides role models to children through a one-on-one mentoring relationship

supported by professionally-trained staff. Volunteers can donate one hour a week

to work with a child at one of our school, after-school or summer locations.

Contact: Fiona May, 806.763.6131 or cindy.miller@erfwireless.com

www.bigbrothersbigsistersoflubbock.com

Our mission is to restore hope, body, soul, & spirit to the community of East

Lubbock. Youth are able to assist with office duties Monday through Friday.

Youth are also invited to help out in the soup kitchen Monday, Wednesday and

Friday from 11:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.

Contact: Lisa Green, 806.687.0772 or lgreen@bridgeoflubbock.org

www.bridgeoflubbock.org

We offer love and hope while meeting the basic needs of each child and family.

Volunteer opportunities include working on youth council to help develop and

coordinate fundraising and collection campaigns for children in need.

Contact: Jessica Velasquez, 806.795.7151or jvelasquez@buckner.org

www.bucknerchildren.org

BUD’s purpose is to support, educate and provide educational and social

opportunities to families that have loved ones with Down Syndrome, regardless

of age. Youth volunteer opportunities include help with several fundraising events

throughout the year.

Contact: LaTresa Lowe, 806.794.1366 or llowe@budsonline.net

www.budsonline.net

CASA’s mission is to provide trained, court-appointed volunteers who

investigate, monitor, & serve as advocates in court for abused/neglected

children’s best interests. Youth can participate in the Junior Friends of CASA

program by helping abused children through fundraising events and a Youth

Advisory Program. Youth are welcome to aid in basic office work.

Contact: Rose Carkeet, 806.763.2272 or rosec@lubbockcasa.org

www.lubbockcasa.org

Mission is to provide individual, marital & family counseling, natural family planning,

& HIV/AIDS education/prevention programs. Assistance is needed in the

organization’s pantry as well as basic office work.

Contact: Virginia Alamanza, 806.765.8475 or virginia@cfslubbock.org

www.cfslubbock.org

To bring together community resources to speed the healing of child victims of

abuse & trauma. Youth are needed to assist with new teddy bear drives and

fundraising events such as the CAC Bike Ride and a gingerbread house

building competition. Help is also needed with stuffing envelopes.

Contact: Judy Powell, 806.740.0251or jpowell@cacofsp.org

www.cacofsp.org

Assists women in need, with life & job skills in a Christian environment, who

want to change their lives & break the cycle of poverty. Teens are needed to

assist with light office work and building maintenance.

Contact: Denise Kopriva, 806.762.3601 or denise@fbclubbock.org

www.fbclubbock.com/cwjc

A group of volunteer citizens in Lubbock that cooperate with the city government

and the community to enhance & beautify the environment. Volunteers needed to

clean up lots, to deliver certificates of pride and work at special events.

Contact: Cathy Mottet 806.745.2770 or Donna Zartman 806.797.8237

The mission of Greater Texas Community Partners is to meet the critical needs of

abused and neglected children through state and local collaborations. Volunteer

opportunities include helping with clothing or school supply drives, shopping or

making items for the Rainbow Room, and shopping for Christmas gifts for foster

children.

Contact: Nicole Eaves, 806.762.2106 ext. 117 or nina.eaves@dfps.state.tx.us

www.gtcp.org

Offers suicide crisis prevention hotline, programs to educate the public about suicide,

and a 24/7 crisis line to aid in the prevention of suicide. Teens can join the Speakers

Bureau, a straight talk program about suicide prevention. Teens must complete a 15

hour training course to take part in the Speakers Bureau.

Contact: Sharron Davis, 806.765.7272 or sharron@contactlubbock.org

www.contactlubbock.org

Covenant Health System Foundation is a Non-profit C-3 Corporation that supports

Covenant Health System. Teens may assist the foundation by helping to distribute

newsletters, file paperwork, and complete light office work.

Contact: Heather Hocker, 806.725.6089 or hhocker@covhs.org

www.covhs.org

Provides quality child care services in five locations in North & East Lubbock to

preschool children, with fees based on income & eligibility. Youth can help with

painting, crafts, music, reading to children, yard work, one time events or continuing

events. All volunteers present more than one time must have an electronic

fingerprint criminal history at the expense of the volunteer prior to entering the

center.

Contact: Lena Scaff, 806.765.9981 or lscaff@elclubbock.org

www.elclubbock.org

Provides high-quality, low-cost counseling services to Lubbock & the surrounding

communities. We have opportunities to help provide office support to the

organization. This is an excellent opportunity for those seeking to go into a helping

field.

Contact: Angela Moffitt, 806.747.3488 or fcs@nts-online.net

Provides programs to caregivers to give tools to help them meet the demands of

parenting. Our mission is the prevention of child abuse through mentoring, educating,

& supporting parents/caregivers. Work with SBS, Connection Kids, health fairs,

mentor at New Directions (school for pregnant teens), & office work.

Contact: Jill Aleman, 806.747.5577 or familyguidance@nts-online.net

www.lubbockparentconnection.org

Provides homeless families with children the tools necessary to achieve long term

financial, parental and personal self-sufficiency through a program of temporary

housing, case management and supportive services. Volunteers can mentor young

children and youth who are experiencing temporary homelessness or help with

administrative, fundraising and special event opportunities.

Contact: Mariel Morgan, 806.744.5035 or adminassist@familypromise.org

www.familypromiselubbock.org

Cultivating dreams for foster children in the Lubbock area, and provides other

programs to help with self-esteem. Help needed with special events, tutoring and

miscellaneous work.

Contact: Shaun H. Keel, 806.792.3181 or fosterdreams@sbcglobal.net

www.fosteralife.org

Provides girls ages 5-17 an opportunity to build confidence, character & courage.

Volunteers ages 15 and up are needed to help with special events, tutoring, and

miscellaneous work.

Contact: Tina Mann, 806.745.2855 or tmann@girlscoutscaprock.com

www.girlscoutscaprock.com

Our mission is to meet the needs of the community by providing programs that give

individuals and families opportunities to learn, develop self-esteem and realize their

full potential. Volunteers can interact on our game day, summer camp, fall festival and

tutoring program.

Contact: Engelica Anaya, 806.763.3963 or engelica_a@hotmail.com

www.guadalupeparkway.org

Provides services to individuals with epilepsy through medical assistance, counseling,

transportation, public education, information & referral. Teens 15 and up can help

answer the phone and assist in general office duties.

Contact: Lee Ann Shaw, 806.785.1171 or leeann@nts-online.net

www.hpea.org

The mission is to engage congregations and communities to work together to

experience wholeness and well being. Volunteer areas include art, karate, dance,

tutoring for elementary-aged children, food and clothing for adults in need, and

tutoring for adults.

Contact: Nancy Clopton, 806.762.0829 or news@hopeshalom.org

www.hopeshalom.org

Hospice of Lubbock

We provide end-of-life care to meet the physical, emotional and spiritual needs of people with

terminal illnesses. Volunteers can help with office work, or the Thrift Shoppe. Help is also needed

with special projects such as, Kids' Grief Recovery Camp, Kids' Christmas Party, or Mayors'

Beans and Cornbread Luncheon.

Contact: Cheryl Keefer, 806.795-2751, or volunteers@hospiceoflubbock.org

www.hospiceoflubbock.org

Teaches adults, free of charge, basic reading and writing skills, and GED preparation,

and provides non-English speaking adults with instruction in speaking, reading and

writing English. Youth volunteers can deliver books to different programs, assist with

special events and projects and organize the office.

Contact: Suzanne Wills, 806.775.3636 or lubbockreadscam@yahoo.com

Working to help youth of all backgrounds, with special concern for those of

disadvantaged circumstances develop the qualities needed to become responsible

citizens and leaders. Participate in a junior staff volunteer program. Check children in,

answer phones, and be an assistant counselor.

Contact: Tom Vermillion, 806.792.2880 or tvermillion@lubbockbgc.org

www.lubbockbgc.org

Provides quality, low cost, comprehensive primary health care to medically indigent

children of Lubbock without regard to race, sex, national origin or parent ability to

pay. Youth will be able to help with painting, clerical work, and special events.

Contact: Sue Hill, 806.749.3800 or shill@lubbockchildrenshealthclinic.org

www.lubbockchildrenshealthclinic.org

Builds homes & sells them to approved, very low-income families at no profit &

finances a no-interest loan for that family. Teens can help with on-site jobs such as

landscaping, painting and clean-up. Help is also needed with light office work and at

the construction store.

Contact: Cathey Colwell, 806.763.4663 or ccolwell@lubbockhabitat.org

www.lubbockhabitat.org

Respecting the dignity of every human being, no matter their need or physical

condition, Lubbock Meals on Wheels will provide nutritious home-delivered meals to

those who are homebound, elderly, or disabled. Volunteer opportunities include meal

delivery for anyone with a current Texas driver’s license or with adult

supervision; helping with special events or fundraisers.

Contact: Barbara Bulen, 806.792.7971 or bjbmow@nts-online.net

www.lubbockmealsonwheels.org

Provide rape crisis intervention, 24-hour hotline, follow-up support services, legal

& medical information for survivors & their families. Although youth cannot work

our hotline or work cases, we appreciate and look forward to incorporating youth

in other ways.

Contact: Linsey McCutchin, 806.763.3232 or linsey@lubbockrapecrisis.org

www.lubbockrcc.org

LUNA serves as an advocate for the development of self-sustaining neighborhood

associations by providing structure, education, and connecting resources for citizens

of the Lubbock community. Youth ages 15 and up are needed for light office work.

Contact: Carol Hedrick, 806.749.5862 or chluna@att.net

http://luna-lubbock.org/

We grant the wishes of children with life-threatening medical conditions to enrich

the human experience with hope, strength and joy. We are looking for help from

student leaders to do fundraising in their schools with our Kids for Wish Kids

program.

Contact: Margaret Buford 806.785.9474 or mbuford@texasplains.wish.org

www.texasplains.wish.org

Provides voluntary foster care for children needing temporary care due to social,

emotional, or physical disruption in their biological family. Children birth to 10 years

accepted for placement. Volunteers are needed to donate school supplies and help

with Christmas gift-wrapping and Christmas gift drives.

Contact: Dana Bearden 806.792.0099 or mchdbearden@hotmail.com

www.methodistchildrenshome.org

We are a health organization dedicated to the prevention of kidney and urinary

tract diseases. Volunteers are needed for Kidneys in the Classroom, a health

education program for elementary age children. 15-18 year old volunteers teach

and coordinate.

Contact: Amy Garms 806.799.7753 amyk@nkfwt.org

www.nkfwt.org

Strengthening families through parenting education, utilizing parents as teachers

with in home visitation, parent/child groups, car-seat education, neighborhood

mentors, and fetal alcohol syndrome disorder program. Volunteer needs include

computer programming, maintenance, check-ups, mowing and cleanup of a small

yard.

Contact: Amelia Arriaga, 806.795.7552 or amelia@parentingcottage.com

www.parentingcottage.com

Creates, finds and supports programs that directly improve the health and well

being of children and their families. Volunteer opportunities include doing light

household chores and cleaning, sorting and putting away donations, baking cookies,

and much more.

Contact: Dina Jeffries,  806.744.8877 or dina@rmhcsouthwest.com

www.rmchsouthwest.com

Hands-on science museum featuring science exhibits, aquariums, workshops, camps,

special events, outreach programs & Omni Theater. Volunteers can help with the

Halloween Carnival, festivals throughout the year, special events, such as the animal

husbandry program, and classes.

Contact: Georgette McPherson, 806.745.1216 - Ext. 273 or education@sciencespectrum.org

www.sciencespectrum.com

A humanitarian resource responsible for securing, growing, processing, and

distributing food to charitable organizations and persons in need. South Plains

Food Bank also strives to provide opportunities for people to break out of the

poverty cycle. Monday-Friday warehouse work, making food boxes, sorting

donations and repackaging food items.

Contact: Becky Jennings, 806.763.3003 or volunteer@spfb.org

www.spfb.org

A humanitarian resource responsible for securing, growing, processing, and

distributing food to charitable organizations and persons in need. South Plains Food

Bank also strives to provide opportunities for people to break out of the poverty

cycle. Monday-Friday opportunities available to volunteer.

Contact: Debbie Cline or Roy Riddle, 806.748.1424 or jsmith@sbfb.org

www.spfb.org

Strives to educate about breast cancer by advancing research, education, screening,

and treatment. Youth volunteers needed at events such as Race for the Cure, Swing

for the Cure, and other affiliate events throughout the year. Office help and

material distribution are other areas where youth volunteers may be of assistance.

Contact: Ashley Hamm, 806.698.1900 or komenlubbock@sbcglobal.net

www.komenlubock.org

Our mission is to connect people to volunteer needs and empower nonprofit

organizations. Youth volunteers needed to help plan events and promote

volunteerism, assist with summer camp, National Days of Service, fundraising,

mailing and database entry, and participation in Youth Connection Programs.

Contact: Gloria Caballero or Jenny Young,  806.747.0551 or gcaballero@volunteerlubbock.org or jyoung@volunteerlubbock.org

www.volunteerlubbock.org

Serving God and sharing Jesus from the Heart of Lubbock. Browse the website

for detailed volunteer opportunities. You can also contribute to Teethsavers International.

Teethsaver's program and purpose is to help children who have less chance for good health and

a longer productive life, because they are loosing the teeth that help them chew and absorb their

basic foods.

Contact: Matt Mitchell, 806.792.3621 or mitchell@wpclubbock.org

www.wpclubbock.org

Provide youth ages 14 to 18 programming encompassing leadership principles, life

skills, work ethic, good citizenship, and community service in order to discover their

full leadership potential. Youth are selected for “Leaders in Training” program.

Contact: Kris R. Altman or Stacy Booher, 806.796.0797 or director@youthcorpsinc.org

www.youthcorpsinc.org

The YWCA of Lubbock offers fitness opportunities and childcare programs for

families with a mission to eliminate racism and empower women and families in

whatever way we can. Youth volunteers are utilized in many ways.

Contact: Charly Petrek, 806.792.2723 or charly.petrek@ywcalubbock.org