Volunteer: Research VolunteerDo you enjoy diving into historical research? Join the volunteer team at Tinker Swiss Cottage Museum as we deep dive into Rockford's history! Research volunteers work at their own pace on their own schedule to help the museum staff uncover history's mysteries. Research projects range from writing blog articles to helping shape the history of the Tinker family on our general admission tours or even helping with upcoming exhibit research. Agency: Tinker Swiss Cottage Museum and Gardens Do you enjoy diving into historical research? Join the volunteer team at Tinker Swiss Cottage Museum as we deep dive into Rockford's history! Research volunteers work at their own pace on their own schedule to help the museum staff uncover history's mysteries. Research projects range from writing blog articles to helping shape the history of the Tinker family on our general admission tours or even helping with upcoming exhibit research. Agency: Tinker Swiss Cottage Museum and Gardens Need Type: Volunteer Date: Is Ongoing Zip Code: 61102 Allow Groups: No |
Volunteer: Docent (Tour Guide)Conduct tours of the historic Tinker Swiss Cottage. •Needed throughout the year, Tuesday-Sundays for two tours a day at 1:00 pm and 3:00pm (arrive at 12:45pm, 4 hour shifts) •Love history or learning about the past •Want to work with people - comfortable public speaking or want to improve your public speaking skills •Conduct tours of the Museum –General Admission Tours –Special Events –Bus Tours -School ToursAgency: Tinker Swiss Cottage Museum and Gardens Conduct tours of the historic Tinker Swiss Cottage. •Needed throughout the year, Tuesday-Sundays for two tours a day at 1:00 pm and 3:00pm (arrive at 12:45pm, 4 hour shifts) •Love history or learning about the past •Want to work with people - comfortable public speaking or want to improve your public speaking skills •Conduct tours of the Museum –General Admission Tours –Special Events –Bus Tours -School ToursAgency: Tinker Swiss Cottage Museum and Gardens Need Type: Volunteer Date: Is Ongoing Zip Code: 61102 Allow Groups: Yes |
Volunteer: GardenerHelp maintain the Victorian Rose Garden and other flowerbeds at Tinker Swiss Cottage Museum. •Weather permitting •Needed during Spring, Summer, and Fall •Gardens –Iris Garden –Rose Garden –Railroad Garden –Prairie GardenAgency: Tinker Swiss Cottage Museum and Gardens Help maintain the Victorian Rose Garden and other flowerbeds at Tinker Swiss Cottage Museum. •Weather permitting •Needed during Spring, Summer, and Fall •Gardens –Iris Garden –Rose Garden –Railroad Garden –Prairie GardenAgency: Tinker Swiss Cottage Museum and Gardens Need Type: Volunteer Date: Is Ongoing Zip Code: 61102 Allow Groups: No |
Volunteer: Maintenance VolunteerEnjoy working with your hands and making a difference? Share your expertise with Tinker Swiss Cottage Museum! Maintenance volunteers work at their own pace with their own schedule to help with small maintenance projects around the museum campus. Agency: Tinker Swiss Cottage Museum and Gardens Enjoy working with your hands and making a difference? Share your expertise with Tinker Swiss Cottage Museum! Maintenance volunteers work at their own pace with their own schedule to help with small maintenance projects around the museum campus. Agency: Tinker Swiss Cottage Museum and Gardens Need Type: Volunteer Date: Is Ongoing Zip Code: 61102 Allow Groups: Yes |