Volunteers make it happen at Tinker Swiss Cottage Museum !

Upcoming Events
April 27th: Volunteer Meeting @ 10am in Barn
May 25th: Volunteer Meeting @ 10am in Barn
June 22nd: Volunteer Luncheon @ 11am

Garden Work Day
Every 1st and 3rd Sunday from April-October.
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.
  • Cashier: Welcome visitors. Oversee admission fees and museum store purchases.
  • Special Events: Help with set up, welcome visitors, serve refreshments, or clean up following the event.
  • Gardener: Help maintain the Victorian Rose Garden and other flowerbeds at Tinker Swiss Cottage Museum
  • 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!

Jackie Abels
2020 Volunteer of the Year

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Jackie has been a volunteer at Tinker since May of 2018. A retired Rockford native, Jackie wanted to make a difference in her community, so she signed up to be a gardener in our historic Tinker Gardens.
 
During the summer months of 2020, Jackie accumulated 260 volunteer hours! We are very thankful to have her as part of our fantastic group of volunteers.
 
Jackie stated, “The house is fantastic, and it has been a great privilege and honor to help with the gardens. I look forward to spring and doing what I can to make the grounds of this grand house shine!”

If you are interested in joining our team, please email us at
info@tinkercottage.com or visit our website at
www.tinkercottage.com/volunteers
 
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    Volunteer Application