Volunteers make it happen at Tinker Swiss Cottage Museum!

Upcoming 2025 Events
April 29: Volunteer Meeting, 10am Carriage House
May 27: Volunteer Meeting, 10am Carriage House
June 24: Volunteer Trip
July 22: Volunteer Meeting, 10am Carriage House
August 26: Volunteer Meeting, 10am Carriage House
September 23: Volunteer Meeting, 10am Carriage House
October 28: Volunteer Meeting, 10am Carriage House
November 25: Volunteer Meeting, 10am Carriage House
​December 6: Volunteer Breakfast

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!

Roy Mattocks
2024 Volunteer of the Year

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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. 

    Volunteer Application