Volunteers make it happen at Tinker Swiss Cottage Museum !

Upcoming Events
Jan 24th, Volunteer Meeting in Carriage House @ 10 AM
Feb 28th, Volunteer Meeting in Carriage House @ 10 AM
March 28th, Volunteer Meeting in Carriage House @ 10 AM
April 25th, Volunteer Meeting in Carriage House @ 10 AM

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!

Gail Zahm
2016 Volunteer of the Year

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For 44 years, Gail Zahm has dedicated her time, talents and efforts to the Tinker Swiss Cottage Museum. So, how is it that Gail became involved so many years ago?
 
She was invited by a friend to a board meeting. In the fall of 1972, she volunteered to take a shift during a  Junior League event at the museum. Before the year was out, Gail served as the  Secretary of the Board.
 
In addition to serving on the Board for several terms,  Gail has been a dedicated Docent. A teacher by vocation, Gail has spent many hours guiding families, school groups and first-time visitors through the Cottage.
 
Throughout the years, Gail has served on planning committees for special events including Victorian Teas, Ice cream Socials, Car Shows, Music Festivals, Lectures, etc. She has served approximately 4,000 volunteer hours with the museum and was recognized in 2014 as a recipient of the IAM Silver Service Award.  We are honored to present this award to her, and hope that you will visit and have Gail give you a tour of the Tinker Swiss Cottage she so loves.

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