Needs From: Volunteer Center of Lubbock

Volunteer for an event geared towards ages 3-5! You will be hosting fairytale themed activities from magic wand making to exploring the science of stories!

If you'd like to volunteer for this event, please fill out this short google form: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfDvxGugjuNvoK3dmC2zln48zQFPkbWjyXgVFfGMwYOCHCNTg/viewform?usp=dialog

Butterflies Alive! is our newest exhibition coming to Science Spectrum from March 14th - June 28th! We will need lots of volunteers to help us with this exhibit during museum hours!

Volunteers will be taking tickets, making sure the exhibition is calm, and checking guests for any hitchhiking butterflies!

Here are the shifts currently available each day during the run of the exhibition:

Sunday Shifts: 1:00pm-3:00pm, 3:00pm-5:00pm
Monday-Friday Shifts: 10:00m-12:20pm, 12:20pm-2:40pm, 2:40pm-5:00pm
Saturday Shifts: 10:00am-12:40pm, 12:40pm-3:20pm, 3:20pm-6:00pm

If you are interested in any of these shifts between March 14th - June 28th, you can sign up using this SignUp Genius link: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C084EA8A82DA0F8C43-62333399-butterflies#/

Come volunteer at the Science Spectrum for a Sensory Friendly Family Night on April 8th from 5:30pm-8:00pm! Volunteers will be hosting stations with crafts, games and science experiments! 

If you would like to volunteer for this event, please fill out this short google form: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdhyI-YADUq4CCA-Sgc6IHREVKEIkN0SpWcH6UlcHHyVYmpmg/viewform?usp=publish-editor

We all had someone in our lives who was in our corner—a cheerleader, a guide, someone who believed in us even when we didn’t fully believe in ourselves. For some of us, it was a teacher, a counselor, a youth group leader, a friend, a parent, or a grandparent. These people showed up, listened, and cared—and having that support made all the difference.

You have the power to be that person for one of our students. By simply showing up and being a listening ear, you can help guide, encourage, and inspire a young person—making a real impact on their life. You don’t need special skills—just a willingness to care. Your support could be the difference that helps them thrive

By volunteering, you’ll have the chance to build a meaningful connection with a young person, instill confidence, and empower them to reach their full potential. It's a rewarding experience where you not only make a difference in their lives but also grow personally!

Time Commitment: One year, meeting twice a month

Meeting Dates: 1st and 3rd Thursday of each month, from 6:15 p.m. to 7:45 p.m.

Location: YWCA of Lubbock, 6501 University Ave.

We’re looking for individuals who are patient, compassionate, and dependable—someone who truly cares about making a positive impact. While prior experience with children or teens is helpful, it’s not required. If you’re eager to support and guide a young person, we’d love to have you!

Comprehensive training and materials for each mentoring session

Ongoing support to ensure you and your mentee have a successful and fulfilling relationship

The joy of transforming lives and building a stronger community

Volunteers must be 18 years or older

Background check and fingerprints are required

Mandatory trainings required 

Ready to make a difference?
Complete the Community Youth Development Mentor (Volunteer) Application today!

For any questions, or to learn more about the program, feel free to reach out to

Mark Orta at cyd.mentoring@ywcalubbock.org or call

(806) 473-9293.

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Job Description Curriculum development: Create and deliver age-appropriate art lessons aligned with school standards, covering topics like drawing, painting, sculpting, mixed media, and basic art history. Hands-on instruction: Guide students through various art techniques using different materials like paints, clay, pencils, and digital tools, demonstrating proper usage and safety procedures. Individualized learning: Assess student abilities and provide tailored support to cater to diverse learning styles and artistic interests. Project-based learning: Design and facilitate creative art projects that encourage exploration and expression, allowing students to develop artistic concepts and problem-solving skills. Assessment and feedback: Evaluate student artwork regularly, providing constructive feedback to promote growth and development. Classroom management: Maintain a positive and organized art environment, ensuring students are engaged, following safety guidelines, and respecting materials. Art exhibitions: Organize and curate student art displays to showcase their work to the school community (when applicable)Collaboration: Work with other art teachers to integrate art ideas (if available)Parent communication: Regularly update parents on student progress and involve them in art-related activities.

Do you want to make a lasting impact on a child's life while having fun? Become a "Big" with Big Brothers Big Sisters! Our program currently has over 60 children that are waiting to be matched with a volunteer. Have any questions? Check out our FAQ below or give us a call!

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Guadalupe-Parkway Neighborhood Centers, Inc. is committed 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.

We are looking for tutors to help children in elementary and junior high to better further and increase their education. 

NAMI Lubbock is seeking Family Support Group facilitators. This is volunteer position and helps to facilitate a monthly meeting of families who have a loved one with a mental health condition.

NAMI Lubbock is the Lubbock Affiliate of the National Alliance on Mental Illness which provides support, education, and advocacy for people living with a mental illness and their family and friends. NAMI Lubbock operates as a “Model B” affiliate under the umbrella of NAMI Texas.

Qualifications for family support group facilitators:

As a requirement for this role, the interested individual MUST attend at least two NAMI support group sessions before undergoing training to be a facilitator. Support group dates are available on the website here https://namilubbock.org/calendar/. After the individual is trained to be a facilitator, the ongoing monthly commitment would be to co-facilitate a 1.5 hour support group 1 to 2 times per month.

For more information about this volunteer position, please contact volunteer coordinator, Yvonne Okoro at volunteer@namilubbock.org

NAMI Lubbock is seeking Connection Recovery Support Group facilitators. This is volunteer position and helps to facilitate monthly meetings of individuals who have a mental health condition.

NAMI Lubbock is the Lubbock Affiliate of the National Alliance on Mental Illness which provides support, education, and advocacy for people living with a mental illness and their family and friends. NAMI Lubbock operates as a “Model B” affiliate under the umbrella of NAMI Texas.

Qualifications for support group facilitators:

As a requirement for this role, the interested individual MUST attend at least two NAMI support group sessions before undergoing training to be a facilitator. Support group dates are available on the website here https://namilubbock.org/calendar/. After the individual is trained to be a facilitator, the ongoing monthly commitment would be to co-facilitate a 1.5 hour support group 1 to 2 times per month.

For more information about this volunteer position, please contact volunteer coordinator, Yvonne Okoro at volunteer@namilubbock.org 

NAMI Lubbock is seeking Family to Family Teachers. This is volunteer position and helps to facilitate an 8-week training course of NAMI’s program called Family to Family. You can learn more about the Family to Family class at https://namitexas.org/family-to-family/.

NAMI Lubbock is the Lubbock Affiliate of the National Alliance on Mental Illness which provides support, education, and advocacy for people living with a mental illness and their family and friends. NAMI Lubbock operates as a “Model B” affiliate under the umbrella of NAMI Texas.

Qualifications for teachers:

As a requirement for this role, the interested individual MUST attend at least two NAMI family-to-family classes before undergoing training to be a facilitator. NAMI Family-to-Family class dates are available on the website here https://namilubbock.org/calendar/. After the individual is trained to be a facilitator, the ongoing monthly commitment would be to co-teach a Family to Family class. This class last 8 weeks, but only meetings 1 time per week for 1.5 hours each time.

For more information about this volunteer position, please contact volunteer coordinator, Yvonne Okoro at volunteer@namilubbock.org

Our ESL program is bustling with non-native English speakers eager to learn the language, and they're seeking your assistance! This volunteer opportunity offers complete flexibility: you can opt for one-on-one tutoring or assist a teacher in the classroom.

If you choose the one-on-one approach, you and your student can arrange your schedule and meeting place according to your preferences.

Alternatively, if you opt for the classroom setting, we offer various days, times, and locations to accommodate your availability.

We supply all necessary curriculum and materials, along with available training, to ensure you're fully equipped to positively impact your student, their family, and the community!

We'd love to connect with you if you're keen on fostering connectedness, independence, and hope!

Our 35-year mission is straightforward: to develop and implement programs that promote literacy. We firmly believe that education and literacy levels underpin many contemporary challenges. Literacy significantly influences a wide array of socioeconomic issues, including incarceration rates, health outcomes, employment opportunities, and poverty levels. We are convinced that the most effective pathway to improving one's circumstances is through education, and we advocate for making this journey accessible, available, and free to all who seek it.

At Literacy Lubbock, we are dedicated to transforming lives and contributing to improving our world through the individuals within our community. We recognize that knowledge is power and are committed to disseminating it far and wide.

We're on the lookout for ABE (adult basic education) volunteers to help teach our adult students how to read!  You'll be working one-on-one with a singular student to help them learn how to read.  Whether they've never learned before or have dsylexic tendencies that have prevented them from getting it, we have specialized curriculum to help.

This opportunity is entirely flexible: you'll work with your student to set your own schedule.  Only want to meet once a week?  Done.  Want to meet up at a local Starbucks that's close to both of you?  Done.  You take the reigns and figure out a pace that works with you and your student.  And we provide all the support you'll need!

In today's world, reading is paramount.  From text messages to articles, from social media to newspapers, people need to read.  And you can help them achieve that goal.

Literacy Lubbock was established in 1989 as a local nonprofit dedicated to helping adults learn how to read.  Since then, we've helped more than 7,000 people in the Hub City learn how to read, get their GED, or learn English as a second language and we've distributed more than 50,000 children's books.   Our mission and goal is simple: to support and execute programs that enable people to become literate. 

Because at the end of the day, we believe education and literacy levels are the root cause for a lot of today's problems.  Literacy has a weighty impact on nearly every socio-economic issue plaguing us today, from prison rates, health, employment, poverty levels, and so on.  The surest way for a person to improve their circumstances is by improving their education, and we believe that journey should be accessible, available, and free to any who want it.

Literacy Lubbock is about changing lives and making our world a better place through the people who live here.  Knowledge is power.  And we're determined to share it.

Helping individuals earn their GED directly impacts their lives by opening up opportunities for higher education, better job prospects, and increased self-esteem. Volunteering as a GED tutor can be incredibly rewarding. Witnessing the progress and success of your students can bring a sense of fulfillment and pride. Increasing the number of individuals with GEDs in the community can lead to a more skilled and educated workforce, ultimately benefiting the local economy and society. Volunteering as a GED tutor can challenge you to step outside your comfort zone, learn new teaching methods, and gain a deeper understanding of different learning styles and backgrounds. Volunteering often provides opportunities to meet new people, including other volunteers, staff members, and students, which can expand your social and professional network.

Our 35-year mission is straightforward: to develop and implement programs that promote literacy. We firmly believe that education and literacy levels underpin many contemporary challenges. Literacy significantly influences a wide array of socioeconomic issues, including incarceration rates, health outcomes, employment opportunities, and poverty levels. We are convinced that the most effective pathway to improving one's circumstances is through education, and we advocate for making this journey accessible, available, and free to all who seek it.

At Literacy Lubbock, we are dedicated to transforming lives and contributing to improving our world through the individuals within our community. We recognize that knowledge is power and are committed to disseminating it far and wide.

Catholic Charities offers a Peer Parent Supporter that provides supplemental peer to peer support for parents in high risk and general population families with children between the ages of 0 & 17. Peer Parent Supporters assist parents with setting and achieving family strengthening goals. 

The objective of the Peer Parent Supporter is to provide all parents with resources to accomplish their individual goals toward strengthening their family.

Peer Parent Supporters are apart of Strengthening Families. The Strengthening Families Program is a 9-session, evidence-based parenting skills, children’s social skills, and family life skills training program specifically designed for high-risk and general population families. Peer Parent Supporters are also trained to co-facilitate these workshops.

Register for the Parent Workshops here: https://cclubbock.aidaform.com/parentworkshopregistration

The Parent Advisory Committee (PAC) is highly effective and ensures meaningful parent engagement, develops parent leadership skills, and supports our Program’s success.  

We're hiring here at the YWCA! We currently have multiple positions open If you or someone you know is interested.
Click here to learn more about our open positions and to apply!

Boys & Girls Clubs are seeking volunteers for the after-school program at five Club locations.  A background check is required after a one-time visit.  The cost for the background check is $10 for the John Wilson Club, Talkington Club and the Shallowater Club.  The Ted Phea Club and the Optimist Club require a FBI fingerprint background check that costs $20.  This check is good at all 5 locations for 5 years.  

Clubs are open from 3:30-7:00pm Monday through Friday.  Members come in and eat a hot meal and do homework.  They can then move on to activities in the arts/crafts room, library, computers, gyms and outdoors. 

You will be working with a group of students, helping improve their reading skills. 

All five of our Clubs compete against each other in flag football, volleyball , basketball and soccer.  It is time for 6-8 year old co-ed leagues.  All Clubs need coaches for practice and games.  Contact any club to sign up to coach a team.  

Guadalupe-Parkway Neighborhood Centers, Inc. is committed 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.

We are looking for Math tutors to help children in elementary and junior high to better further and increase their education. 

Guadalupe-Parkway Neighborhood Centers, Inc. is committed 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.

We are looking for reading tutors to help children in elementary and junior high to better further and increase their education. 

Volunteering as a GED tutor is an excellent way to give back to the community while gaining valuable experience and skills. We are looking for volunteers to help our GED students at UMC. The classes meet on Tuesday and Thursday from 2:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. 

Helping individuals earn their GED directly impacts their lives by opening up opportunities for higher education, better job prospects, and increased self-esteem. Volunteering as a GED tutor can be incredibly rewarding. Witnessing the progress and success of your students can bring a sense of fulfillment and pride. Increasing the number of individuals with GEDs in the community can lead to a more skilled and educated workforce, ultimately benefiting the local economy and society.

About Literacy Lubbock:

Our 35-year mission is straightforward: to develop and implement programs that promote literacy. We firmly believe that education and literacy levels underpin many contemporary challenges. Literacy significantly influences a wide array of socioeconomic issues, including incarceration rates, health outcomes, employment opportunities, and poverty levels. We are convinced that the most effective pathway to improving one's circumstances is through education, and we advocate for making this journey accessible, available, and free to all who seek it.

At Literacy Lubbock, we are dedicated to transforming lives and contributing to improving our world through the individuals within our community. We recognize that knowledge is power and are committed to disseminating it far and wide.

Boys & Girls Club are seeking volunteers for the Summer Camp Program at four locations. A background check is required after a one-time visit. The cost for the background check is $10 for the John Wilson Club and Talkington Club. The Ted Phea Club and Optimist Club require a FBI fingerprint background check that cost $20. This background check is good at all 5 locations for 5 years.

Ted Phea and Optimist are open from 9am-6pm Monday through Friday. Members eat lunch and a snack. They will complete activities in arts/crafts, library, computers, gyms and outdoors. Members will go swimming and take field trips. Talkington and Wilson are open 7:30am-6pm Monday through Friday. Members come in and eat breakfast, lunch and a snack. They will complete activities in arts/crafts, library, computers, gyms and outdoors. Members will go swimming and take field trips.

Culinary Instructor Job Description Functions: Under the direction of Executive Director, the Culinary Instructor is responsible for teaching Community youth 8 to 18 yrs old basics of main dishes, baking goods, and even fun snacks cooking, along with the importance of daily nutrition.  In addition, they should provide classes with a fun, conversational experience while cooking. Immediate Supervisor:   Responsible to the Executive Director. Qualifications:

Knowledge, skill and mental development equivalent to the completion of high school.

Minimum of a high school diploma or equivalent knowledge, skill or development in cooking instruction/culinary classes.

A minimum of one year of supervisory experience in cooking instruction/teaching with youth.

A positive attitude and a willingness to provide exceptional service and to act as a leader in all culinary activities. Background check required.

First Aid, CPR/AED Certification.

Knowledge of principles and processes for providing customer and personal services.

Essential Functions: Initiate, facilitate, and moderate classroom discussions, Adhere to safety procedures, Gather materials and cooking apparatuses.

Excellent verbal and written communication skills including the ability to build successful relationships with student populations.

Demonstrate time management and detail‐oriented skills.

Ability to work effectively under pressure and to meet frequently occurring deadlines.

Ability to learn from students' participation, to demonstrate fair and consistent behavior in all matters, and to show compassion without being ineffectual.  

Marginal Functions:  Participate in staff training and staff meetings.

Other duties as assigned.

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teach students how to sew with a sewing machine. Teach students how to select fabric and thread, and how to set up a sewing machine. Teach students basic sewing skills to create various sewing product such as quilts, pillow cases, etc.

Sewing experience preferred.  

Tiny Tots is a storytime event designed for children under age 5 and their parents. Every week, families receive one new book after it has been read aloud. The children enjoy singing songs and discussing the story. Tiny Tots is held at two locations—Groves Library and Godeke Library—every Wednesday from 12:30 to 1:30.

Storytime is a vital part of early childhood development. It plays a key role in nurturing language skills, imagination, creativity, and cognitive abilities by introducing children to new vocabulary, sentence structures, and narrative concepts. Additionally, it helps enhance listening skills and concentration as children actively engage with stories. Storytime lays a strong foundation for literacy and communication skills, which are crucial for future learning and success.

Help foster a love of reading in preschoolers by volunteering with our Tiny Tots literacy program! Literacy Lubbock partners with Lubbock Early Learning Centers to read to young students. Storytime is crucial to a child's early literacy growth by boosting vocabulary, comprehension, and listening abilities. It also sparks imagination, creativity, and a passion for reading through engaging stories and interactive activities. Additionally, it helps develop social skills and lays the groundwork for future learning by exposing children to diverse perspectives and encouraging active participation. Volunteers are required to pass the Early Learning Centers background check.