The Youth CONNECTION
A Program of the Volunteer Center of Lubbock


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CASA of the South Plains

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

Contact Lubbock

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

Early Learning Centers of Lubbock

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

Family Counseling Services

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

Guadalupe-Parkway Sommerville Centers

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

Hope Community of Shalom

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

Lubbock Boys and Girls Club

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

Lubbock City Museums

Consists of the Buddy Holly Center and Silent Wings museum. Young, enthusiastic volunteers who

have an interest in learning about history and making it come alive for our visitors are wanted.

Opportunities are offered to assist with workshops and public events as well as join a swing

dancing group.

Contact: Brooke Witcher,  bwitcher@mail.ci.lubbock.tx.us

www.silentwingsmuseum.com or www.buddhollycenter.com

Volunteer Center of Lubbock

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