General, Court-Ordered, & TN Promise
The Rutherford County Library System welcomes volunteers and community service workers at many of its branches. We need capable, motivated people to help with shelving, shelf reading, straightening items, and other tasks.
If you are interested in volunteering at either the Linebaugh or Smyrna branches, please fill out the online application and either Ariel Walker at Linebaugh or Sam Mitchem at Smyrna will be in touch. All arrangements and scheduling should be done by the volunteer themselves, regardless of age or circumstance.
MGL Library at Patterson Park and Eagleville are not taking volunteers at this time.
Teen Volunteers at Smyrna Public Library
Thank you for your interest in volunteering at the Smyrna Public Library. This section is intended for Teen Volunteers ages 13-17.
We are accepting applications for Teen Summer Volunteers at Smyrna Library. Please fill out our
Teen Summer Volunteer form.
If you have any questions or concerns, you may contact Smyrna Youth Services at smyrnays@rclstn.org.
(if you are 18+, please contact Sam Mitchem at smitchem@rclstn.org or Al Brittain at abrittain@rclstn.org)
Linebaugh Library Teen Volunteers
Volunteer applications for the 2024 Fall Semester Teen Volunteer Program are now being accepted. The Fall Semester application covers shifts from September – December 2024. If you have any questions, please email Joabe Andrade, II at jandrade@rclstn.org.
(If you are 18+, completing hours for TN Promise, or are seeking court-ordered volunteer hours, please complete the appropriate application above, or contact volunteer@rclstn.org.)
Volunteer Computer Class Instructors
Rutherford County Library System is always seeking volunteers to teach computer classes at our various locations.
For more information, please contact: Trey Gwinn at tgwinn@rclstn.org or 615-649-1358.
Volunteer through Friends of Linebaugh
The Friends of Linebaugh Library has a community outreach volunteer program. Persons interested in volunteering for events should fill out the Volunteer Form.