Volunteers make it happen at Tinker Swiss Cottage Museum !
Upcoming Events January 22nd: Volunteer Meeting @ 10am in Carriage House February 26th: Volunteer Meeting @ 10am in Carriage House March 26th: Volunteer Meeting @ 10am in Carriage House
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!
Jackie Abels 2018 Volunteer of the Year
Jackie is one of our most recent volunteers, joining our team in May 2018. A retired Rockford native, Jackie wanted to make a difference in her community, so she signed up to be a gardener in our historic Tinker Gardens.
In the time she has been with us, Jackie has accumulated over 100 volunteer hours! We are very thankful to have her join our fantastic group of volunteers.
Jackie stated, “The house is fantastic, and it has been a great privilege and honor to help with the gardens. I look forward to spring and doing what I can to make the grounds of this grand house shine!”
If you are interested in joining our team, please email us at info@tinkercottage.com or visit our website at www.tinkercottage.com/volunteers