Volunteer at Ten Chimneys

Volunteers are the heart of our organization. From tending Alfred’s gardens to leading inspirational tours to cleaning precious artifacts, Ten Chimneys offers volunteers the priceless sense of beauty, accomplishment, and community that the Lunts so cherished.

For more information on the Ten Chimneys Foundation Volunteer Program, please contact our Volunteer Manager, Alyssa Tsagong, at (262) 968-4161, ext. 212 or atsagong@tenchimneys.org

Tour Guides (Volunteer Docents and Shadows)

A tour at Ten Chimneys is more than a walk about a house; it’s a true experience of place. Because Ten Chimneys docents do not employ a script, there is freedom and flexibility to be creative in the moment during each tour and customize presentations for specific audiences. 

All docents complete an in-depth, 14-week training course to introduce guests to Ten Chimneys during the May through December tour season. The course includes a historical study of the Lunts and their era, an in-depth exploration of the decorative arts found at Ten Chimneys, and a focus on the core values for which the Lunts were best remembered. Each classroom session is followed by four weeks of additional, hands-on training. Classes are held at the Lunt-Fontanne Program Center at Ten Chimneys and are led by Ten Chimneys Volunteer Manager, Alyssa Tsagong.

Docents of Ten Chimneys are invited to attend Volunteer Meetings held four times a year, participate in continuing education sessions, and gather for a much-anticipated Volunteer Picnic held on the estate grounds at the peak of summer.

For information on becoming a Docent, please contact our Volunteer Manager, Alyssa Tsagong, at (262) 968-4161, ext. 212.

Preservation Volunteers

Do you have a keen eye for detail and an interest in researching historic furnishings? Join our dedicated volunteers in documenting the Ten Chimneys collection. You’ll learn to see artifacts through a curator’s eyes, to properly store historic materials, and the best methods for preserving collection items. For information on becoming a Preservation Volunteer, please contact our Volunteer Manager, Alyssa Tsagong, at (262) 968-4161, ext. 212.

Foundation Office Volunteers

The staff of Ten Chimneys Foundation is always looking for individuals to help around the office (and join us for a cup of coffee). Volunteers are welcome to set a regular schedule or add themselves to the office-project “Call me” list. For information on becoming an Office Volunteer, please contact our Volunteer Manager, Alyssa Tsagong, at (262) 968-4161, ext. 212.