Volunteer Opportunity Details:

Share your enthusiasm for great architecture as a volunteer at the magnificent Graycliff estate, designed by Frank Lloyd Wright. Located on a bluff with sweeping views of Lake Erie, yet only 20 minutes from downtown, Graycliff’s light and airy design by Wright was one of his most innovative creations. A masterpiece hidden from view for over fifty years, Graycliff is now being rediscovered by visitors from throughout WNY, across the country, and around the globe. As a Graycliff docent, you welcome diverse visitors, and share stories about Frank Lloyd Wright, Isabelle and Darwin Martin and their family and this superb work of 20th century architecture and landscape design. You will be a host, an ambassador and a story teller. Above all, you will be at the forefront of cultural tourism in Buffalo at the Graycliff estate.

To become a certified Graycliff docent, volunteers must attend the Graycliff docent-training program, offered on Saturdays in the spring. Good oral presentation skills are helpful as is an interest in history and architecture. An enthusiastic, outgoing, and friendly personality is especially appreciated. If you are fluent in a language in addition to English, we would particularly welcome your help! If you would like to help with tours but are shy about public speaking, consider becoming a tour chaperone, and help docents keep tours together. Graycliff Docents and chaperones need to be able to walk and stand for 75 minutes, and will need to climb stairs. DOCENT TRAINING BEGINS THIS SPRING - CONTACT US NOW!

This opportunity is sponsored by: Graycliff Conservancy, Inc.

Volunteers will work with the following groups Adults (26-54) Young Adults (18-25) Older Adults (55+) This volunteer opportunity is available to the following types of volunteers Adults (26-54) Unpaid Interns Adults (55+) Young Adults (18-25) We need volunteers who are free at these times Evenings Weekdays Monthly Weekends Occasional Weekly This volunteer opportunity addresses the following social interests Arts & Culture Education & Technology Civic & Community We are looking for volunteers with the following skills Arts / Culture Public Speaking General Office / Admin Special Events Landscaping Teaching Public Relations / Outreach Tour Guide / Docent

Contact Person: Marion Schmidt, Volunteer Coordinator, (phone), (email) View all agency contacts

Address:

6472 Old Lake Shore Road, P.O. Box 823 Derby, NY 14047 (See a map)

Directions:

Located only 20 minutes south of Buffalo. Take scenic Route 5 West along the lake, following signs toward Dunkirk. Pass the Wanakah Country Club on the left. Bear right on Old Lake Shore Road at the next light. Graycliff is 3 miles down lovely Old Lake Shore Road on the right. Look for the large sign. Ample free parking.   Nearest Metro/Subway Stop: none   Nearest Bus Stop: none