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 in Buffalo, NY, is one of the great American architect's signature Prairie Houses from the early years of his celebrated career. Now under restoration, it is regarded worldwide as a masterpiece, and is visited by guests from around the globe. As a Certified Martin House Docent (interpretive guide)you will be the person who will greet a wide variety of visitors to the Martin House and who will tell the stories of Frank Lloyd Wright, Darwin D. Martin and this great work of 20th century architecture. You will be a host, an ambassador and a story teller. Above all, you will be on the front line of cultural tourism in Buffalo at the Martin House.

To become a certified Martin House docent, volunteers must first work as a Martin House chaperone, attend the Martin House docent-training program and complete additional requirements under the guidance of senior mentoring docents. Good oral presentation skills are an asset, as is an interest in history and architecture. An enthusiastic, outgoing, and friendly personality would be an asset in this position. Martin House Docents need to be able to walk and stand for 95 minutes, and will need to climb stairs.

This opportunity is sponsored by: Martin House Restoration Corporation

Volunteers will work with the following groups Adolescents (13-17) Minorities Adults (26-54) Older Adults (55+) Families / Parents Women Men Young Adults (18-25) This volunteer opportunity is available to the following types of volunteers Adolescents (13-17) Adults (55+) Adults (26-54) Young Adults (18-25) 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 Tour Guide / Docent Public Speaking

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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