Hands-on horticulture work in the formal garden areas of both the Baldwin and Pope estates and the Pope Estate vegetable garden with Master Gardener direction.
Supports the daily tasks of collection management, including shelving, accessioning database work, and inventories. Assists with project-oriented tasks in support of the History and Interpretation chair, including but not limited to: delivery &/or receipt of object, object research, database management, and entry, object photography, rehousing, archival filing, archival scanning and cataloging, research, and other seasonal…
Provides support for all public and private events, such as providing hospitality or assisting with entertainment, or large events like the Tallac Historic Site annual Gatsby Festival, Gatsby Festival High Tea & Vintage Fashion Show, Weekly Heritage Days, and yearly Special Fundraising Events.
Supports weekly photographic activities by volunteers, Tahoe Heritage Foundation & USFS staff, create marketing and social media quality photos.
Supports historic buildings preservation with ongoing efforts including carpentry, masonry, painting, electrical, plumbing, glass, rodent control; proof of expertise in these areas is required. Includes use, cleaning and maintenance of the shop, tools, equipment and supplies provided by Tahoe Heritage Foundation and USFS.
Help connect visitors to history by becoming a docent at the Hellman-Ehrman Estate and/or Vikingsholm Castle.
Help with our many special events throughout the year.
Help by providing front desk support at Donner Memorial State Park, Sugar Pine Point State Park, and at the Vikingsholm Visitor Center.
Volunteers can help by registering as an event volunteer or offering professional services or other forms of support.
Assist with various projects, such as stuffing mailers and invitations, greet patients in other departments, and volunteer for events hosted by Public Relations, Barton Foundation and Barton Hospital.