Lubbock HYPE is the new name for New Century Leadership, formerly a program of the Lubbock Chamber of Commerce. The Volunteer Center is very excited to add Lubbock HYPE to our programming and is proud to partner with United Supermarkets and a volunteer committee of Lubbock business leaders to bring the program to you. Applications for the 2021-2022 season are due April 8th. Please see the information below.

2021-2022 Application

Parental Consent Form

Lubbock HYPE– Helping Youth Purposefully Engage offers high school juniors the opportunity to engage in their community in a whole new way by:

Developing a concept of what it means to have purpose and act on it

Finding their best volunteer fit

Using their strengths to be a leader and a strong team member

Exploring the opportunities and challenges in our community

Imagining a community that they want to continue championing

We believe that by encouraging young people to explore their leadership potential and understand the importance of service we are building a more engaged community. To that end, we want every program participant to walk away knowing that they can use their unique skills and characteristics to make an impact in the world. At meetings, participants:

Hear from and interact with leaders from various businesses and organizations.

Give back to the community through hands-on service.

Develop leadership and teamwork skills.

And much more!

For questions, please contact D'Ann Wells at:

[email protected]

(806) 747-0551

United Way Youth Division is a student-led program for high school students coordinated through the Volunteer Center of Lubbock. Through agency presentations and “hands-on” service projects, teens receive an in-depth view of Lubbock Area United Way agencies. The program is open to all area high school students in grades 9-12 who are interested in meeting other teens, learning more about agencies, and volunteering. Students can apply at any time throughout the year.

Participants engage in youth-organized meetings, hands-on service projects, and opportunities for leadership. All of these activities work toward creating the next generation of community leaders!

2020-2021 Application

For more information, give us a call at (806) 747-0551 or email Candace Christophe at [email protected].

We believe that everyone has the potential to become a leader. Let us help you or your team find your purpose, so that together we can transform our community.

The leadership programs include:

Emerging Leaders

High Performing Teams

Volunteer Manager Leaders

Executive Director Boot Camp

Lubbock HYPE (for High School Juniors only)

Transformative Leadership Day

A component of all adult leadership programming is an assessment by David Collins of I-9 Intellifenes. It is offered as a part of the program cost.

Participants receive:

A transformative experience focused on the development of each person in the key areas of their life and work

Clarity and renewed commitment for each participant's current situation, role and leadership opportunity

Improved skills to optimize participant's personal leadership style with their business or organization's mission, strategy, and culture

Learn more about Leadership Development Here

For information about our leadership programs, please contact [email protected]

Opportunities offered to all community-based groups, individuals and nonprofit organizations for a nominal fee. Workshops are designed to share knowledge, enhance leadership and management skills, and provide tools and techniques that help board members, staff and volunteers respond effectively to the needs of their organization.

Watch for upcoming 2020 workshop opportunities

For information, please contact [email protected]

The Volunteer Center offers consultations that address:

Board governance

Strategic planning

Organizational assessments

Volunteer recruitment and management

Fundraising

Team building

Stress-management

Effective meetings

Other topics of your choice

Fees for consultations are based on an hourly rate; agency partners receive a discount.

To schedule a consultation or ask questions, contact Sharon Bass at [email protected]

Writing grants can help you build the ideal partnership between funders and your nonprofit organization. Foundations exist to give away money. This workshop gives you insight into how you can set yourself up for success and apply for those dollars. In this workshop you have the opportunity to gain valuable skills and knowledge to be more successful when the time comes to submit your proposals to funders. Learn all you need to know from an experienced grant writer.

Presenter:

Dr. Nathaniel S. Wright

Assistant Professor, Texas Tech University

Date: October 2

Time: 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.

Cost: $65;

Special rate for VCL Agency Partners – $50

Location: VCL Conference Room