Any individual who has completed the 5th grade or higher; successfully completes a Volunteer Application; and receives approval from the Human Resources Department of the City of Lincoln can volunteer. If you apply to become a volunteer, please be aware that there is typically a 1-2 week waiting period between submission of the Volunteer Application and being contacted to begin volunteering.
Volunteer Opportunities
Make a difference in your community – volunteer at your local library!
Lincoln City Libraries offers a variety of volunteer opportunities. Opportunities vary by location, time of year, and age of the volunteer.
If you are interested in becoming a library volunteer, contact the Volunteer Coordinator at the library location at which you would like to volunteer. Find out if that location is currently accepting new volunteers. Learn what type of tasks will be performed and decide if the volunteer position is right for you.
Volunteer Opportunities for Adults (Age 19+)
Desired volunteer frequency: 1-2 times per week
Example volunteer tasks:
- Sort and shelve materials
- Search for requested items
- Assist with special events and/or outreach
- Check shelves for accuracy and cleanliness
- Create book bundles
- Process new materials
Volunteer Opportunities for Teens (Completed 5th grade through Age 18)
Examples of tasks performed:
- Prepare supplies for Summer Reading Challenge
- Assist with special library events
- Pull materials to create and refill displays
- Assist with creating and installing bulletin boards
- Sort and shelve materials
- Provide input about library collections, spaces, and events.
Types of TEEN volunteers
- Teen Advisory Board [TAB]
Desired volunteer frequency: Participation in one TAB meeting per month during the school year (August-May). - VolunTEEN
Desired volunteer frequency: Volunteer 1-2 times per week during the annual Summer Reading Challenge (May, June, and July) - Government & Politics
Desired volunteer time: 10 hours or more completed within a semester - National Honor Society or other organization
Desired volunteer time: 10 hours or more completed within a semester
Click on the appropriate Volunteer Application Form to download and print.
Age 19+: ADULT Volunteer Application
Under age 19: MINOR Volunteer Application
Contact Us
Lincoln City Libraries
136 South 14th Street
Lincoln, NE 68508
402-441-8500