Gatekeeper's Museum

130 W Lake Blvd, Tahoe City, CA 96145
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Our missionTo strengthen the community through programs, exhibits and preservation of Lake Tahoe's history.

Gatekeeper’s Museum

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Docents

Docents host guided tours and workshops about the exhibitions and collections. Tours are given daily during the summer months to a large range of groups who vary in age and interest. Specialized training is provided for docent participants.
  • Occasional, Monthly
  • 55+, Adults
  • Individuals
  • Indoor
  • Formal
  • Weekdays, Weekends

Hospitality & Event Support

Hospitality volunteers assist with the staffing of numerous Museum events. Volunteer duties include set up and tear down, and greeting and directing guests. Event volunteers will be trained and delegated tasks.
  • Occasional, Monthly
  • 21+, 55+, Adults
  • Individuals
  • Event support, Indoor, Outdoor
  • On-site, Formal
  • Weekdays, Evenings, Weekends

Exhibition & Curatorial Support

V​olunteers assisting with exhibition installation become part of a team responsible for prepping, painting, labeling, and cleaning. Artifact handling training is required and provided by museum staff. Curatorial support includes assistance with data entry, research, filing and special projects.
  • Occasional, Weekly, Monthly
  • 55+, Adults
  • Individuals
  • Indoor
  • Formal
  • Weekdays, Weekends

Administrative Support

Administrative volunteers provide valuable office and clerical support. Duties include filing, word processing, mailings, distribution of printed materials, research and data input.
  • Occasional, Weekly, Monthly
  • 55+, Adults
  • Individuals
  • Office work, Indoor
  • On-site
  • Weekdays, Weekends

Customer Service

Customer service volunteers interested in staffing the Museum Store or the admissions desk serve as the primary contact between the Museum and the general public. A friendly welcoming attitude is required. Duties include greeting and assisting guests, coat/bag check and selling gift items, tickets and tuition.
  • Weekly, Monthly
  • 55+, Adults
  • Individuals
  • Indoor
  • Formal
  • Weekdays, Weekends
How you helpWhen you volunteer at the Gatekeeper’s Museum, you’re contributing to the North Late Tahoe community and helping to preserve history. Each event and program hold unique opportunities for volunteers who can share their time, talents, and knowledge. Volunteers have plenty of fun as they help our visitors enjoy a great experience at this special place.
About usThe North Lake Tahoe Historical Society is the umbrella organization to the Gatekeeper's Museum, The Marion Steinbach Native American Basket Collection and the Watson Cabin. We are dedicated to educating the public on the history of North Lake Tahoe and preserving this history for future generations. The North Lake Tahoe Historical Society has been apart of the North Lake Tahoe community for over 40 years. Our museums are visited by over 10,000 visitors annually. In addition, NLTHS offers an annual speaker series and educational series, as well as many events in the summer months.
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