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Ways to Serve

We believe service is the entry point to leading and connecting in your community. The Volunteer Center of Lubbock provides volunteer opportunities for all ages to make a difference, build relationships, and strengthen our city. Whether you’re looking for one-time volunteer projects or an ongoing commitment, we connect individuals, families, businesses, and groups with meaningful ways to serve.

Looking for how to volunteer in Lubbock? Explore opportunities and start making an impact today!

Get Connected

Get Connected makes it easy to find and sign up for volunteer opportunities in Lubbock from our partner organizations. Whether you’re looking for a one-time project or ongoing service, this platform helps you get involved in a way that fits your schedule and interests.

  • Browse & register for volunteer opportunities near you
  • Filter by your interests and skills to find the best fit
  • Sign up as an individual or register a group for projects
  • Track your impact by logging hours and building a volunteer resume
  • Stay connected with updates from local nonprofits
Explore Get Connected

“What is the essence of life? To serve others and do good.” —Aristotle

People are passionate about many things. Those passions often direct us towards finding our particular purpose—our place we want to be involved in the community. For the Volunteer Center, service is about more than just volunteering. It’s about discovering your personal passion and purpose and then putting that purpose into action.

The success of a community will be defined by its next generations. At the Volunteer Center, we believe it is our responsibility to help build a next generation of leaders who are engaged within their community and who know how to use their personal strengths and talents to benefit those around them, in their workplace, in their neighborhood, and every area of their lives.

Get Involved. Make a difference.

Whether volunteering as an individual, family, business, or other group there’s a fit for you! Find your best fit by learning more about our partnering agencies and browsing over 200 needs in our community for all ages! Act today by going to our GetConnected page or by contacting us at (806) 747-0551.

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From the Heart

From the Heart offers hands-on projects that make a direct impact in our community. These opportunities are available most months, with expanded service options during Spring Break and summer.

  • Most months: One-time service projects with flexible scheduling
  • Spring Break: Daily volunteer opportunities for a week
  • Summer: Weekly volunteer projects every Thursday

Some people volunteer regularly, others whenever they can—all acts of service matter. Find a project that works for you.

Explore From the Heart

National Days of Service

On National Days of Service, volunteers across the country come together to support their communities. Each year, we partner with local nonprofits to create meaningful service opportunities right here in Lubbock.

2025 National Days of Service

  • January 20 – MLK Day of Service
  • March 31 – Cesar Chavez Day of Service
  • April (All Month) – Global Volunteer Month
  • April 20-26 – National Volunteer Week
  • April 25-27 – Global Youth Service Day
  • September 11 – National Day of Service and Remembrance
  • October 25 – Make A Difference Day
  • November 22 – Family Volunteer Day

Be part of something bigger—find a service day that inspires you.

Sign Up for a National Day of Service

806 ServeFest

The Volunteer Center offers workshops that address a variety of need.

Please visit our events page to see upcoming workshops!

In addition to these workshops, The Volunteer Center offers monthly Agency Partner Gatherings where we connect and learn over lunch. Learn more about what other benefits you receive as an Agency Partner by emailing Hanne-Lise Parker at hparker@volunteerlubbock.org.

Register for 806 ServeFest

Projects In A Box

Want to make an impact without leaving your workplace, school, or organization? Projects in a Box delivers ready-to-go volunteer projects straight to you. We provide all the materials and instructions—you bring the hands and heart.

  • Ideal for businesses, classrooms, and community groups
  • Flexible—complete projects on your own schedule
  • A simple way to make a meaningful difference

Make service part of your space. Get started today.

Request A Project In A Box

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Whether volunteering as an individual, family, business, or other group there’s a fit for you!.

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