Volunteer Opportunity Details:

Here is your opportunity to be an active volunteer at a world-class Frank Lloyd Wright historic house museum. The Darwin Martin House (1903-05) in Buffalo, NY, is one of the great American architect's signature Prairie Houses from the early years of his celebrated career. We have a need for volunteer chaperones. Martin House Chaperones welcome visitors from across the United States and around the world, assist by accompanying tours through the historic buildings, assist with distribution of visitor satisfaction surveys, answer questions, and provide hospitality. Martin House Chaperones are welcome to take advantage of all programs available to Martin House volunteers.

Martin House Chaperones attend an orientation session to learn about the Martin House Restoration Corporation, the restoration project and the volunteer system. Chaperones receive on-the-job training by the Chair of Volunteer Services or a senior mentoring chaperone. Martin House Chaperones need to be able to climb stairs and walk and stand for 95 minutes.

This opportunity is sponsored by: Martin House Restoration Corporation

Volunteers will work with the following groups Adolescents (13-17) Men Adults (26-54) Older Adults (55+) Children (5-12) Women Families / Parents Young Adults (18-25) This volunteer opportunity is available to the following types of volunteers Adults (26-54) Young Adults (18-25) Adults (55+) We need volunteers who are free at these times Evenings Weekends Monthly Weekly Weekdays This volunteer opportunity addresses the following social interests Arts & Culture We are looking for volunteers with the following skills Arts / Culture

Contact Person: Angela Laviano Hamister, Assistant Director, (phone), (email) View all agency contacts

Address:

125 Jewett Parkway Buffalo, NY 14214 (See a map)

Directions:

Jewett Parkway is a short stroll from the Buffalo Zoo parkin glot. Proceed east on Jewett Parkway walk up the walkway of the Martin House. Follow the walkway until you reach the Carriage House. The Carriage House is the Volunteer headquarters and where volunteers who are part of the "tour team" report for work.   Nearest Metro/Subway Stop: Amherst Street Station,   Walk distance (in minutes): 15   Nearest Bus Stop: #8 Main Street, 5 minute walk

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