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Published 2/27/26 12:34PM
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Bring history to life as a Docent!

Tinker Swiss Cottage Museum & Gardens
On-site, Volunteer must be in or near Rockford, IL
I Want to Help

    • Details

    Available Times:
    Weekdays (daytime), Weekends (daytime)
    Time Commitment:
    A few hours per month
    Recurrence:
    Recurring
    Volunteers Needed:
    30
    Cause Areas:
    Arts & Music, Community Development, Education
    Good For:
    Teens, Public Groups, Age 55+
    Participation Requirements:
    Background Check, Attend Orientation
    Age Requirement:
    15+

    Description

    As a Docent you will conduct tours of the historic Tinker Swiss Cottage. We are looking for people who love history, love learning and want to work with people. Docents need to be comfortable with public speaking and can walk/stand for 60-90 minutes at a time during a tour. Docents will conduct tours for schools, bus tours and special events. Docents are needed throughout the year, Tuesday-Sundays for two tours a day at 1:00 pm and 3:00pm (arrive at 12:45pm, up top 4 hour shifts) We would love to see you here!

    1 shift available:

    • This shift encompasses both the 1pm & 3pm tour. If there's no 3pm tour, you can leave at 3:15pm.

    Location

    On-site
    411 Kent Street, Rockford, Illinois, US

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