Needs From: Volunteer Center of Lubbock

Our volunteers play a vital role in creating a joyful and welcoming experience for foster, kinship, and adoptive families at our annual Christmas celebration! From helping with activities to sharing in the holiday cheer, there are a variety of ways you can serve and make this event meaningful.

This is a wonderful opportunity to celebrate the season, connect with Buckner families, and share the love and joy of Christmas together. We’d love to have you join us in making this special event a success

Festive, family-friendly attire is encouraged. All supplies will be provided; just bring your energy and joy to share. At the end of the celebration, volunteers may also help with clean-up to ensure everything wraps up smoothly.

Help support local families by volunteering at our parent and caregiver workshop series! While adults participate in sessions focused on topics such as drug education, healthy relationships, internet safety, money management, and other important family issues, volunteers will help create a fun, safe, and engaging environment for children and youth.

Volunteers will assist with setting up activities, engaging with children during activities and games, serving food, and helping with clean-up at the end of each session. 

We’re looking for volunteers to help make our annual Trunk-or-Treat a fun and memorable experience for families! Volunteers are asked to provide a decorated trunk and be prepared with candy or small prizes to hand out.

We are expecting around 500–700 attendees. Costumes are encouraged (but not required), and decorations should remain kid-friendly. Vendors should arrive at the Family Hope Center no later than 4:30 to set up their trunks.

We will have a best-decorated trunk contest, with the winners getting a complimentary coffee service from Summermoon Coffee!

This volunteer opportunity supports foster and kinship parents while they attend required trainings, support groups, and educational classes. These gatherings are an important part of equipping caregivers with the tools and encouragement they need to care well for children in their homes.

Volunteers will provide childcare during these sessions by engaging children in games, activities, and supervised play in a safe and welcoming environment. By caring for children during this time, volunteers help parents focus fully on learning, connection, and support.

**Because this role involves working directly with children, volunteers may be contacted to complete a background check and any other required steps before being eligible to serve in childcare roles. If this is your first time volunteering with us, you are not required to complete a background check prior to this opportunity. During your time serving, you will be supervised by staff at all times to ensure a safe and supportive environment for both you and the children.

Did you end the holidays with extra wrapping paper, bows, bags, and boxes? We’d love to put it to good use! We’re collecting unused or gently used wrapping supplies left over from the holiday season.  Donated items will be used to wrap gifts for the children and families we serve, helping make their holiday season feel special and celebrated.

Your post-holiday donations help us stay stocked and ready for upcoming celebrations and holidays. What might be leftover in your closet can become part of a meaningful moment for a family in our programs.

Donations can be dropped off during regular business hours or coordinated by emailing the Volunteer Engagement Coordinator at: azurie.rodriguez@buckner.org

Our Community Market provides families with essential household items at no cost. Every other month, families in the community can shop with dignity for the items they need most, from cleaning supplies and household essentials to personal care products. Your donations help make this possible! Every contribution goes directly to supporting local families and keeping our market stocked.

We gladly accept new household and hygiene items. Every item helps a family feel more at home. Thank you for helping us care for our community!

Items Needed:

Donations can be dropped off during regular business hours at the Buckner Family Hope Center. If you’d like to arrange a larger donation or have any questions, please email Azurie Rodriguez at azurie.rodriguez@buckner.com.