Volunteers make it happen at Tinker Swiss Cottage Museum!

Upcoming 2026 Events
January 10: Volunteer Breakfast
February 24: Volunteer Meeting, 10am Carriage House
March 24: Volunteer Meeting, 10am Carriage House

Garden Work Day (April-October)
Every Friday morning from 9am-12pm. 
Tinker Garden Volunteers will work with museum staff to help beautify the Tinker grounds.
*If you are unable to attend on Friday mornings, we have other times you can volunteer in the gardens! 

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!

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If you are interested in joining our team, please email us at [email protected].
 
Interested volunteers will need to complete a Volunteer Application and Background Check form before training can begin. 

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Roy Mattocks
2024 Volunteer of the Year