The vision of Breedlove Dehydrated Foods is to be a leader in international humanitarian hunger

relief, providing hope to the impoverished through growth and innovation. Along with volunteers for

onsite opportunities, Breedlove needs individuals to speak to groups about hunger and

Breedlove's fight against it. (Training and materials provided)

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

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 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

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

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

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 Meals on Wheels

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

Lubbock Rape Crisis Center

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

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

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