Volunteers Needed

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A partial listing of town boards and committees grouped according to interest area.

Lincoln's Annual Town Report is a good place to learn more about what each Board/Committee does.  

Complete the Volunteer Application and return to Peggy Elder in the Select Board's Office.

Some volunteer positions are elected, and some are appointed.  Running for an elected position?  Be sure to visit the MA Office of Campaign and Political Finance (OCPF) web page to learn more about how funds may raised, reported, and spent.

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Trustees of the Lincoln Library/
Liaison to to Lincoln Public Schools

Are you interested in shaping the future of the Lincoln Public Library and serving as a liaison to our public schools? 


The Lincoln School Committee will appoint one volunteer to serve a three-year term on the Library’s six-person Board of Trustees beginning in April. The Library Board meets monthly with Library staff to oversee policies and budgets, and the School Committee appointee reports back to LPS at least once a year on the Library’s services and concerns for Lincoln and Hanscom students. 


If you are interested in serving, please email School Committee Chair Matina Madrick at mmadrick-schoolcomm@lincnet.org by Wednesday, April 8. If there are several candidates, you may be asked to write a letter of interest and/or participate in an interview. 

 

Library Trustees must be registered to vote in Lincoln. For further explanation of the responsibilities of a Library Trustee, please read this Document.

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From the Town Clerk:
If you are passionate about the Town and are looking to make a difference, you might consider running for local office! It’s a great opportunity to make an impact on the community. The Annual Town Election will take place on Monday, March 30th, 2026. 
The following offices will appear on the ballot:
Board of Assessors - one seat for three years
Board of Health - one seat for three years
Cemetery Commission - one seat for three years
Commissioners of Trust Funds - one seat for three years
Lincoln-Sudbury Regional District School Committee - two seats for three years
Moderator – one seat for three years
Parks and Recreation Committee - one seat for three years
Planning Board – two seats for three years
K-8 School Committee – two seats for three years
Select Board - one seat for three years
Trustees of Bemis Fund - one seat for three years
Water Commissioner - one seat for three years
If you are interested in learning more about a board, committee or specific position, we can provide contacts and resources to understand the responsibilities, time commitment and what the role entails.
Please reach out to Valerie Fox at the Town Clerk’s Office at 781 259-2607 or email foxv@lincolntown.org with any questions.
Nomination papers will be available Friday, January 2nd, 2026 at the Town Clerk’s Office.

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Volunteer Needed – Housing Commission 

The Town of Lincoln believes that board and committee diversity strengthens performance, integrity, trust, and partnerships with our staff, community, and guests.  

The Select Board is seeking an interested volunteer to serve a three-year term as an appointed member on the Lincoln Housing Commission to fill an immediate vacancy.  Lincoln residents who have demonstrated interest or engagement in issues concerning housing, affordable housing, property development and/or management, local policy, land use or related topics are encouraged to apply.

 The Lincoln Housing Commission is a welcoming and inclusive group that works to fulfill the town’s mission and ensure that a range of diverse housing options are available in town to meet the current and future needs of Lincoln’s residents. The Commission carries out the following duties:  developing and promoting policies, programs, and regulations that preserve and/or increase housing that addresses such needs; maintaining Lincoln’s inventory of housing affordable for low- and moderate-income households in compliance with state policy; supporting town, regional, and state housing goals; and administering Lincoln’s town-owned rental housing units. The Commission is also responsible for updating the Town's Housing Production Plan every five years, with the next iteration of this process scheduled to occur in 2026.

Commission members meet once a month to discuss relevant issues and work independently and/or with town staff between meetings to conduct assigned tasks. Commission members are likely to also serve in liaison and/or representative capacities on one or more other town boards/committees, including ad hoc and internal subcommittees. The average time commitment for non-chair members is around 5 hours a month.

 Letters of interest should be addressed to Select Board Chair Jennifer Glass and sent to Peggy Elder, Administrative Assistant in the Select Board’s Office, along with a completed volunteer application by April 15, 2026. Applicants are also encouraged to attend a Housing Commission meeting, held on the first Thursday of the month. The Select Board will interview and appoint candidates at its April 27, 2026 meeting.  For more information, call the Select Board’s Office at (781) 259-2601.

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Volunteers Needed – Capital Planning Committee

The Town of Lincoln believes that board and committee diversity strengthens performance, integrity, trust, and partnerships with our staff, community, and guests. The Select Board is seeking two interested volunteers to serve as At-Large members on the Capital Planning Committee starting in Fall 2025.  One seat expires in 2027 and the other in 2028.

 

The Capital Planning Committee provides a format under which the town’s current and future capital needs can be identified, prioritized and given due consideration against the Town's fiscal constraints.  The Committee weighs all decisions against the core values of the community and its desired quality of life.  They manage a rolling 5-year forecast, as well as review annual requests for capital funding prior to Town Meeting approval.  The Committee seeks Lincoln residents who have interest/experience in building and facilities management, grounds and infrastructure maintenance, technical systems development, and strategic planning.  They should possess strong communication and collaboration skills, and a desire to serve the community through open and thoughtful civic engagement.

 

Letters of interest and a volunteer application should be addressed to Moderator Sarah Canon Holden and sent to Peggy Elder, Administrative Assistant in the Select Board’s Office, at elderp@lincolntown.org, not later than Friday 9/26/25. The Moderator will interview and appoint candidates as soon as possible.  For more information, call the Select Board’s Office at (781) 259-2601.

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VOLUNTEERS NEEDED – TOWN GOVERNMENT COMMITTEES

The Town of Lincoln depends on its citizen volunteers to work with one another on town-wide issues and to help shape community character.  The Select Board is seeking interested volunteers for the following Select Board appointed committees: Affordable Housing Trust, Agriculture Commission, Capital Planning Committee, Lincoln Cultural Commission, Pierce Property Committee, IDEA (Inclusion, Equity, Diversity, and Anti-Racism) Initiative, and the Roadside and Traffic Committee. For information or an application, please contact Peggy Elder at elderp@lincolntown.org or 781-259-2601.