Volunteer Opportunities | Lincoln City Libraries

With the support of Lincoln City Libraries staff, over 1,000 volunteers currently donate their time and talents in our libraries throughout the year. Our volunteers have a variety of reasons for contributing their time, talent, and energy to Lincoln City Libraries. Reasons for volunteering include:

wanting to “give back” something to the community
completing a high school graduation requirement
being productive while job-searching
getting exercise while shelving books
because it’s fun!

Who Can Apply?

Volunteer opportunities are available for individuals who have completed 5th grade and on up; please contact the Library location where you are most interested in volunteering.

Volunteer Positions

The Shelver

You are the kind of person who likes to organize everything and wants to put things in their proper place. This is the job for you!

The Shelf Reader

You are the ultimate organizer! You are the type of person who goes out of their way to keep things in order.

The Gardener

Do you have a green thumb? Your skills are needed to beautify the green spaces around our libraries.

The Plant Care Specialist

If you are good with plants, your abilities are needed to provide tender loving care to our indoor plants.

The Housekeeper

If you enjoy tidying up and using a vacuum or a feather duster, then this is the position for you! Your skills are needed to dust books and shelves throughout the library.

The Generalist

You are the kind of person who loves to do a little bit of everything wherever you are needed.

The Outreach Specialist

Share your passion for Lincoln City Libraries with others! Promote library services and resources at community events and festivals.

For Teens

Teen Advisory Board

Creative teens are needed to advise library staff about materials, programs and services they would like to see in the library. This is your chance to make a difference! Here’s more information about our Teen Advisory Boards.

Year-Round Teen

Can’t get enough of libraries? Spend your free time helping out at the library of your choice!

Government and Politics

This is a short-term commitment to complete the volunteer requirement for graduation. GoPo positions fill up quickly, so be sure to get your name in early!

National Honor Society or Other Organization

Short-term assignments are also available for students needing to complete volunteer work for a variety of organizations.

For Groups

One-Shot Opportunities

Looking for an organization to help out but only have one or two days to do your volunteer work? E-mail LCL_VolunteerCoordinator@lincoln.ne.gov for additional information.