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Summer Programs/Projects

Big Brothers Big Sisters of Lubbock

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

Breedlove Foods Inc.

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)

Contact: Jenelle Nash, 806.741.0404 or jenellenash@breedlove.org

www.breedlove.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

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

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

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

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 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

National Kidney Foundation of West Texas

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

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

YWCA of Lubbock

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

www.ywcalubbock.org