Meet Emily Smith, Our New Executive Director
On behalf of the VCL Board of Directors, we’re excited to officially introduce Emily Smith as the new Executive Director of the Volunteer Center of Lubbock! Emily’s journey with us…
What We Do
At the Volunteer Center of Lubbock, we help people of all ages and backgrounds make a difference in their community. Whether you’re looking to give back, grow your leadership, or deepen your local relationships, we’re here to connect you.
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A look at the impact we made locally in 2025
Since 1990, we’ve helped more than 339,000 people across the South Plains give back, grow, and strengthen their community. Rooted in local partnerships and a belief in resilience, we’re working toward a Lubbock where everyone belongs and makes a difference.
38,976
people purposefully engaged with a Volunteer Center program
156
Nonprofits, schools, and local businesses that collaborated together in a mission of hope
22,565
The amount of people we connected to a local volunteer opportunity
657
The number of individuals who strengthened their leadership abilities through our workshops
Our Supporters
We’re proud to partner with these generous organizations who help make our work possible.
Recent Stories
Recent write-ups on the people, moments, and events we find inspirational and worthy of sharing
One Morning, Countless Lives Touched
One Morning, Countless Lives Touched
As we get ready for this year’s Service and Leadership Symposium, we can't help but look back at the amazing moments from last year’s event. The 2023 Symposium was a…
Addressing the Loneliness Crisis
Addressing the Loneliness Crisis
In the aftermath of the COVID-19 pandemic, there is a new crisis affecting a third of us - loneliness. According to the US Surgeon General, Dr. Vivek Murthy, more and…
Impactful Corporate Engagement with Scoggin Dickey
Impactful Corporate Engagement with Scoggin Dickey
Through Scoggin-Dickey's nine decades of serving Lubbock, they've established a core value of giving back. Last year, they seized the opportunity to participate in the Volunteer Center of Lubbock's Project-In-A-Box…
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