Volunteers make it happen at Tinker Swiss Cottage Museum !

Upcoming Events
June 28th, Volunteer Meeting in Carriage House @ 10 AM
July 26th, Volunteer Meeting in Carriage House @ 10 AM
August 23rd, Volunteer Meeting in Carriage House @ 10 AM
Sept. 27th, Volunteer Meeting in Carriage House @ 10 AM
Oct. 25th, Volunteer Meeting in Carriage House @ 10 AM
Nov. 22nd, Volunteer Meeting in Carriage House @ 10 AM
Volunteer Potluck @ 11 AM, TBD

Garden Work Day
Every 1st and 3rd Sunday from April-August.
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!

Terry Anderson
2015 Volunteer of the Year

Terry began volunteering in March 2009 with Tinker Swiss Cottage. He began as a Docent-giving tours of the Cottage, but has done so much more for Tinker! Terry has been an integral part in preparing and building elements for  exhibits, including his donation of the rugs inside the Red Room. Currently, Terry continues to volunteer as a Docent, giving tours every Thursday as well as for specialty tours (His favorite are the Red Hats!). He also sits on the Collection Committee as a design consultant for the Wallpaper Restoration Project and antiques expert. We would like to extend a warm  thank you to and congratulations to Terry!
 

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