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Volunteer Center of Lubbock opens new facility in downtown - fox34.com
The Volunteer Center of Lubbock cut the ribbon on a new downtown facility Thursday, marking the organization's 36th anniversary with a move to the corner of 13th and Avenue K. Executive Director Emily Smith led the effort to establish the new space, which the nonprofit describes as a center of service designed to help people serve, lead, and connect through meaningful experiences.
Executive Director Emily Smith led the effort to establish the new space, which the nonprofit describes as a center of service designed to help people serve, lead, and connect through meaningful experiences. The open house drew attendees to what the organization hopes will become a permanent home for its programs and volunteer opportunities.
For folks in Lubbock looking to get involved, having a dedicated physical space downtown changes the equation. A storefront at 13th and Avenue K puts the organization in a part of the city that has seen steady foot traffic and nonprofit activity, giving volunteers and potential partners a clear place to show up. The new facility is meant to house programs rather than just administrative operations, which suggests a more public-facing role than the organization may have had before.
The Volunteer Center has been connecting Lubbock residents with service opportunities for 36 years, predating a lot of the downtown development people here now take for granted.
Common questions
What does the Volunteer Center of Lubbock actually do?
- The Volunteer Center of Lubbock is a nonprofit that helps people find ways to serve, lead, and connect through volunteer experiences. The new downtown space is designed to be a permanent home for its programs and volunteer opportunities for Lubbock residents.
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