Volunteers make it happen at Tinker Swiss Cottage Museum !
Upcoming Events August 27th: Volunteer Meeting @ 10am in Carriage House September 26th: Volunteer Meeting @ 10am in Carriage House October 24th: Volunteer Meeting @ 10am in Carriage House November 18th: Volunteer Potluck at @ 10am in Barn November 28th: Volunteer Meeting @ 10am in Carriage House December 12th: Volunteer Appreciation Breakfast
Garden Work Day (April-October) Every Friday morning from 9am-12pm. Tinker Garden Volunteers will work with our Lead Gardener to help beautify the Tinker grounds.
Volunteer Opportunities
Docent: Conduct tours of the historic Tinker Swiss Cottage.
Gardener: Help maintain the Victorian Rose Garden and other flowerbeds at Tinker Swiss Cottage Museum
Researcher: Help us with researching upcoming exhibits, special events in the Victorian Era, or with the Tinker family history.
Maintenance: Assist museum staff with the upkeep of the historic Tinker Swiss Cottage and the museum campus.
Jr. Volunteer (ages 15-18): Opportunities to be trained as a docent, special events, gardening, or in educational programming.
Advantages of being a Volunteer at Tinker Swiss Cottage Museum and Gardens
Work in an interesting historical setting
Flexible schedules
Free membership (including Time Travelers)
No prior experience required
Regular volunteer meetings
Field trips and outings to historic sites
Discounted events and gift shop purchases
Recognition at volunteer events
Volunteer of the Year Award
Experience for resume/college application
Gratitude of museum guests and museum staff!
Kathy Hillwig 2022 Volunteer of the Year
If you are interested in joining our team, please email us at info@tinkercottage.com.
Interested volunteers will need to complete a Volunteer Application and Background Check form before training can begin.