Volunteer Center of Lubbock

1706 23rd, Suite #101
Lubbock, TX 79411
Phone: (806) 747-0551
Executive Director: Sharon Bass
www.volunteerlubbock.org
Volunteer Center E-Newsletter

The Volunteer Center of Lubbock is a community agency organized for the purpose of meeting community needs through the promotion and enhancement of volunteerism and for the provision of management assistance services for non-profit organizations.

The Volunteer Center of Lubbock provides management assistance services to any non-profit agency in the 15 county South Plains Association of Government (SPAG) area.

Programs funded by the Lubbock Area United Way:
Management consultation and technical assistance to non-profit organizations -
» How to start a 501(c)(3)
» Board training
» Strategic planning
» Personnel issues
» Provide resource materials to staff and volunteers of non-profits
» Coordinate a quarterly colleagues meeting to share information
» Volunteer Services
» Publish "A Guide to Volunteering in Lubbock"
» Promote volunteerism
» Provide a referral service of people who want to serve on community boards
» Refer volunteers to agencies
» Provide ways for community members to gain access to volunteer opportunities
» Provide training for people from minority communities in preparation for service on community boards
» Provide opportunities for people with special skills and limited time to volunteer by using the Skill Bank
» Provide a system for Criminal Background Checks for agencies with vulnerable clientele
» Adult Education
» Provide workshops, information and training to staff who manage non-profit/volunteer organizations
» Youth Initiatives
» Coordinate Youth Summit Activities
» Publish "Youth Volunteer Opportunities"
» Provide training to youth and agencies who use youth volunteers to ensure positive experiences.
» Coordinate Youth in Schools and Youth in Philanthropy programs.
» Work with students in classrooms on volunteerism and leadership.
» United Way Youth Division