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