Volunteers make it happen at Tinker Swiss Cottage Museum !

Upcoming Events
January 24th: Volunteer Meeting @ 10am in Carriage House
February 28th: Volunteer Meeting @ 10am in Carriage House
March 28th: Volunteer Meeting @ 10am in Carriage House

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.
• 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!

Kathy Hillwig
2022 Volunteer of the Year

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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