Volunteer in The Tahoe Heritage Foundation

Supports historic houses, out buildings, daily tours, group tours, food/beverage history programs and special events; educational demonstrations and exhibits. Costumes and interpretative knowledge required.

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 projects.

Supports general maintenance, protection/care and repair of historic vintage vehicles;

Provides direct visitor service in the Gift Shop and supports retail sales, merchandising and display efforts.

Hands-on sewing and repairing of period appropriate costumes, support selection and fitting of volunteer costuming; work alongside costumer onsite and through email.

All volunteers provide direct support for visitor services through the Tallac Museum Information Desk, serving as a greeter, host, or through administrative support.

Supports general grounds, lawn, pathway, pond, fountain and irrigation system, tools & equipment maintenance; also supports Shoreline and Promenade trail maintenance of Resort area.

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.

Provides direct service to visitors in the 1920s historical portrayal of life at Lake Tahoe during the summer; support of games, activities and programs. Costumes required.

Provides direct visitor service in the Gift Shop and supports retail sales, merchandising and display efforts.

Supports exhibit and demonstrations for 1920s traditional artistry such as pottery, caligraphy, basket weaving, rug hooking and various artist mediums – sketching, painting and children’s art projects.

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 demonstrations, education and item sales; proof of experience and references required.

Welcome visitors and present the interpretative stories of the Pope and Baldwin Estates, Houses,Out Buildings and Gardens through tours, talks, and other interactions. Work alongside and support interpretative staff and volunteers.

Welcome visitors and present the interpretative stories of the Pope Estate boathouse, boats and other objects through talks, video and other interactions. Work alongside and support interpretative staff and volunteers.

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.

Volunteer opportunities are offered to support and/or chair five committees: Marketing and PR, Fundraising, Administrative, Finance, and History and Interpretation.