Vermeer Windmill, Historical Village, & Scholte House Volunteers

Volunteers are needed to serve as hosts and hostesses in the various buildings of the Historical Village and Vermeer Mill as well as throughout the Scholte House to welcome guests and answer questions. All volunteers wear Dutch costumes to ensure the best experience for our guests.

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Tea Room Volunteers

Maria's Tea Room is always bustling during Tulip Time, and we need help creating a fun and unique experience for our guests! You'll be helping in the kitchen - making tea and coffee, setting up tasty treats, and doing dishes. No Dutch costume required.

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Artisans

Tulip Time is one of two times each year that artisans fill the buildings in the Historical Village. Have a skill you want to share or are willing to learn? We would love to feature your talent! Maybe it's Hindeloopen painting, blacksmithing, woodworking, knitting, weaving, Dutch oven cooking, or something else. We'd also be happy to train you in some of these trades!

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Ticket Takers

Hundreds of thousands of guests visit Pella during Tulip Time, and most of them come to the Historical Village and Windmill! We need people to take tickets at our gate during the three days of Tulip Time. You'll be greeting guests, selling tickets, and answering questions. Dutch costumes are required. 

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Barricades - PAID

We need people to take shifts operating rope barricades throughout the downtown - checking passes and letting vehicles in and out. This is a low-key job: no costume required, relax in a lawn chair, and, best of all, get paid! We appreciate both individuals and groups. 

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Information Windmill Greeters

The Information Windmill in Central Park is a hub of activity for visitors to learn more about all there is to see and do at Tulip Time. We need friendly faces to welcome people to town and answer their wide-ranging questions. A Dutch costume is required.

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Dutch Dancing

Dance in front of the Tulip Toren all three days of Tulip Time! Open to anyone 5th grade through adult in wooden shoes and Dutch costume. 

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Scrub the Streets​

Everyone in costume is welcome to participate in street scrubbing! Brooms and buckets are provided. Meet at the corner of Franklin and Broadway Streets by US Bank. Afternoon street scrubbing begins around 2:20pm, and evening streets scrubbing starts around 8:20pm. Plan to arrive 8-10 minutes early to grab your broom and buckets.

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Sunday Parade Clean Up

Help us clean up float litter from around town after the festivities are over on Sunday afternoon. This is a great opportunity for groups looking for service work, but we will definitely take individuals as well!