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. 

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