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Communities in Schools of the South Plains® depends upon hundreds of community volunteers who serve as tutors, mentors and role models for young people.
In the words of Communities in Schools’® founder Bill Milliken: “Programs don’t change kids – relationships do.”
URGENT NEED!
Cold kids need coats! Donations of items to keep students warm – especially coats – but also hats, gloves, scarves, socks, and shoes/boots are needed. These items are needed for all grades (Pre-K – 12th) and sizes for both boys and girls.
Groups to host coats drives and individual donations welcome!
Donations can be dropped off at 1946 Avenue Q., 3rd Floor. Please contact Eloisa Vigil at 806-368-8090 or email at eloisa.vigil@cissouthplains.org if you need more information.
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Community businesses and volunteers are needed to host drives and collect items to help students throughout the school year.
DONATION WISH LIST:
• Money / Gift Cards
• School supplies for all grades (K-12)
• Backpacks
• Bus passes / Gas vouchers
• School uniforms
• Clothing: Shirts / Pants / Socks / Undergarments
• Coats
• Shoes
• Blankets
• Portable heaters / Fans
• Food / Snacks
• Hygiene items (including soap, shampoo, deodorant, toothpaste, laundry detergent, feminine hygiene items, and head lice shampoo)
If you are able to donate items or host a fundraiser and/or drive, please contact Eloisa Vigil at 806-368-8090 or eloisa.vigil@cissouthplains.org.
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CURRENT VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES:
• ALDERSON ELEMENTARY
Chess Club – Teach, play, or learn alongside a student. Fridays from 3:30-4:50 pm.
Male mentors – Mentors needed to be Lunch Buddies for 3rd-grade boys. Monday-Friday, 12:30-1:30 pm (day based on volunteer’s availability). Spanish-speaking volunteers are especially needed.
• BEAN ELEMENTARY
Chess Club – Teach, play, or learn alongside a student. Mondays from 3:30-4:30 pm.
Male Mentors – Mentors needed to help at-risk students make positive choices. Time commitment is flexible based on availability.
• CAVAZOS MIDDLE SCHOOL
Male Mentors – Mentors needed to assist with a boys’ group. Thursdays from 11:20 am-1:30 pm.
• CENTENNIAL ELEMENTARY
Lunch Mentors – Volunteers needed to mentor and be a positive influence by having lunch with an assigned student once a week from 12:00 – 1:00 pm. Day based on volunteer’s availability.
Tutors – Tutors need to help students in 3rd, 4th, and 5th grade after school from 3:30 – 4:00 pm, Monday – Thursday. Day based on volunteer’s availability.
• ESTACADO HIGH SCHOOL
Chess Club – Teach, play, or learn alongside a student. Days/times based on volunteer’s availability.
• EVANS MIDDLE SCHOOL
Mentors – Volunteers needed to mentor and be a positive influence in the life of a student. Days/times to be determined based on volunteer’s availability.
Tutors – Tutors needed to help students with various subjects. Days/times based on volunteer’s availability.
• FRENSHIP HIGH SCHOOL
Lunch Mentors – Volunteers needed to mentor and be a positive influence by having lunch with an assigned student once a week from 11:08 am-12:48 pm. Day based on volunteer’s availability.
Tutors – Tutors needed to help students. Math and Chemistry tutors are especially needed. Days/times based on volunteer’s availability.
• LEVELLAND INTERMEDIATE
Volunteers needed to help lead after school programming from 3:30-6:00 pm, Monday-Thursday (day based on volunteer’s availability).
• LEVELLAND HIGH SCHOOL
Volunteers needed to help lead after school programming from 3:30-6:00 pm, Monday-Thursday (day based on volunteer’s availability).
• LUBBOCK-COOPER CENTRAL ELEMENTARY
Female Mentors – Mentors needed for lunch groups for 4th and 5th-grade girls. Tuesdays from 11:20-11:50 am and/or Thursdays from 12:30-12:50 pm.
Lunch Buddies – Volunteers needed to mentor and be a positive influence by having lunch with an assigned student once a week. Day based on volunteer’s availability.
Male Mentors – Mentors needed to assist with the XY-Zone group for boys in 3rd-5th grade. Tuesdays from 12:00-1:00 pm.
• LUBBOCK-COOPER MIDDLE SCHOOL
Math Tutors – Volunteers needed to tutor students in math. Fridays. Time based on volunteer’s availability.
Spanish Translators – Volunteers needed to translate for Spanish-speaking students and/or students with Limited English Proficiency.
STAAR Tutors – Volunteers needed to help students prepare for STAAR testing. Fridays. Time based on volunteer’s availability.
• LUBBOCK-COOPER SOUTH ELEMENTARY
Boys’ Prepared Readiness Group – Male mentors needed to help 5th-grade boys prepare for the transition from elementary to middle school. Days/times based on volunteers’ availability.
Pirate Mates (Lunch Buddies) – Volunteers needed to mentor and be a positive influence by having lunch with an assigned student once a week. Day based on volunteer’s availability.
Robotics or Chess Club – Volunteers needed to help with Robotics and/or Chess Clubs. The clubs meet after school at 3:10 pm. Day based on volunteers’ availability.
• LUBBOCK HIGH SCHOOL
Chess Club – Teach, play, or learn alongside a student. Thursdays from 4:00-5:30 pm.
College Tutors – Tutors needed to help prepare students for college. Tuesdays before school, during lunch (11:46 am-1:16 pm), or after school based on volunteer’s availabilty.
• MACKENZIE MIDDLE SCHOOL
Guys’ Board Game Group – Male role models needed to play games with and mentor young men. Tuesdays from 4:00-5:00 pm.
Math Tutors – Volunteers needed to tutor students in math. Mondays, 10:00-10:30 am.
• McWHORTER ELEMENTARY
Mentors – Mentors needed to help at-risk students make positive choices. Day/time based on volunteer’s availability.
• MONTEREY HIGH SCHOOL
Chemistry Tutor – Day/time based on volunteer’s availability.
Geometry Tutor – Day/time based on volunteer’s availability.
• NORTH RIDGE ELEMENTARY
Homework Helpers – Help students in grades 1-5 with homework and tutoring in English, reading, and math. Time commitment is 1 or 2 days per week from 7:00-7:40 am Monday-Friday or after school Mondays and/or Fridays.
• O.L. SLATON MIDDLE SCHOOL
Chess Club – Teach, play, or learn alongside a student. Wednesdays from 11:30 am-1:30 pm.
Comedy Club – Volunteers needed to help with Comedy Club. Fridays from 4:00-5:00 pm. Girls’ Group – Female mentors needed to help with a Girls’ Group. Tuesdays from 11:30am-1:30pm.
Boys’ Group – Mentors needed to assist with a boys’ group. Thursdays during lunchtime or Fridays after school, depending upon volunteer’s availability.
Male Mentors – Mentors needed for the Boyz 2 Men boys’ group. The group meets Mondays and Wednesdays from 11:30 am-1:30 pm and on Fridays from 4:00-5:00 pm. Volunteers are needed to attend one, two, or all three meetings each week.
Yoga and Meditation – Volunteers needed to help lead yoga and meditation. Tuesdays and Thursdays from 7:00-8:00 am.
• ROBERTS ELEMENTARY
Lunch Buddies – Volunteers needed to mentor and be a positive influence by having lunch with an assigned student once a week. Every other Tuesday from 11:20 am-12:00 pm.
• SOUTH ELEMENTARY (Levelland)
Volunteers needed to help lead after school programming. Monday-Thursday, 3:30-6:00 pm (day based on volunteer’s availability).
• TERRA VISTA MIDDLE SCHOOL
Book Club – Days/times based on volunteer’s availability.
Boys R’ Us Gaming Club – Male role models needed to play games with and mentor young men during lunchtime on Wednesdays.
Chess Club – Teach, play, or learn alongside a student. Days/times based on volunteer’s availability.
Comedy Club – Days/times based on volunteer’s availability.
Girls Group – Days/times based on volunteer’s availability.
Lunch Buddies – Volunteers needed to mentor and be a positive influence by having lunch with an assigned student once a week. Day based on volunteer’s availability.
• WESTER ELEMENTARY
Chess Club – Teach, play, or learn alongside a student. Thursdays at 12:10 pm.
Homework Helpers – Volunteers needed to help students with homework. Wednesdays from 3:30-5:00 pm.
• WESTWIND ELEMENTARY
Male Mentors – Mentors needed to assist with the Elite Male all-boys group. Volunteers who are able to commit to the entire school year are preferred. Tuesdays from 3:00-4:15 pm.
• MARKETING & COMMUNICATIONS INTERN/VOLUNTEER – Various responsibilities including helping to organize events, posting to social media, and general office duties.
• OTHER INTERNSHIP OPPORTUNITIES ALSO AVAILABLE
** ALL VOLUNTEERS AND INTERNS MUST PASS A CRIMINAL BACKGROUND CHECK **
If you are interested in volunteering with Communities In Schools Of The South Plains Inc.®, please download and complete the following three forms and email, fax, mail, or hand-deliver to:
Eloisa Vigil
Communities In Schools Of The South Plains®
1946 Ave Q, 3rd Floor, Lubbock, TX 79401
eloisa.vigil@cissouthplains.org
Phone: 806-368-8090
Fax: 806-368-8093