The Youth CONNECTION
A Program of the Volunteer Center of Lubbock
 

 14 & Up Volunteer Opportunities

Ballet Lubbock

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

The Bridge of Lubbock

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

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

Children’s Advocacy Center of the South Plains, Inc.

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

City-Wide Pride Committee

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

Community Partners of Lubbock

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

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

Family Promise of Lubbock, Inc.

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

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

Humane Society of West Texas

Active in the rescue and fostering of homeless, abused, neglected, and "down on their luck" dogs

and cats. Volunteer opportunities include helping set up for adoptions and taking care of animals

for adoption every Saturday at Petsmart, and help loading & taking things down for storage.

Contact: Melissa Nunez, 806.799.7387 or menunez@lubbockisd.org

www.hswt.org

Literacy Lubbock

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

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

Lubbock Habitat for Humanity

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

Make-A-Wish Foundation of the Texas Plains

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

Methodist Children’s Home of Lubbock

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

South Plains Food Bank

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

South Plains Food Bank Farm

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

Susan G. Komen for the Cure

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

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

Youth Corps, Inc.

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