For some, it’s a way to keep busy.
For some, it’s a way to give back.
Every day in Lubbock, thousands volunteer their time, often without the expectation of compensation, to civic causes — from schools, to disaster relief, to policy-making. All do so in the hopes of making the city a better place.
As part of its “Stand Up for America” series, A-J Media spoke with a city leader, a concerned citizen and an activist to find out what motivates them to get involved.
Mayor Glen Robertson