Do you love American History, Architecture or Gardens? Be a docent and lead tours at the Jay Estate!
ORGANIZATION: Jay Heritage Center
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Share your love of history, architecture and gardening by training to be an outdoor docent. Be a welcoming ambassador for our National Historic Landmark. Help conduct outdoor guided tours of the Jay Estate's historic buildings and landscape. We offer 4 hours of basic training in materials related to the site and methods for giving a meaningful tour.
3 Shifts
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Sun Apr 13, 2025
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02:00 PM to 05:00 PM EST
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Spots available: 9
There's always a big crowd at the end of the day and we could use help with tours and closing up.
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Sun Apr 13, 2025
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12:00 PM to 02:00 PM EST
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Spots available: 10+
Lunchtime can be an ideal time to get away from your desk and help us out in the gardens! Bring a brown bag sandwich and get outdoors for a bit!
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Sun Apr 13, 2025
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10:00 AM to 12:00 PM EST
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Spots available: 9
Are you a morning person? Help us open the garden and welcome the first visitors of the day!
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About Jay Heritage Center
Location:
210 Boston Post Road, Rye, NY 10580, US
Mission Statement
The Jay Heritage Center's (JHC) mission is to preserve, protect and interpret the National Historic Landmark Jay Estate as an educational center and community resource.
Description
The Jay Heritage Center, is a not-for-profit organization located in Rye, NY that owns and manages the historic 23-acre Jay Estate through a public/private partnership with New York State Parks and Westchester County Parks.
Our goal, as an educational center and heritage tourism destination, is to share with the public the stories of the inhabitants of the property and illustrate the ongoing preservation process of the buildings and grounds incorporating sustainable solutions (like our geothermal heating and cooling system and conservation of energy.) We offer a full calendar of programs about American History, Architecture, Social Justice and Environmental Stewardship.
We are a member site of the Hudson River Valley National Heritage Area for our themes of Architecture, Environment and Freedom and Dignity. We are also listed on New York State's Path Through History as an important place to study the history of Civil Rights in America because of the Jay family's efforts to abolish slavery.
CAUSE AREAS
Arts & Culture,
Community,
Education & Literacy
WHEN
Sun Apr 13, 2025
10:00 AM - 05:00 PM
This opportunity has 3 shifts
WHERE
Jay Heritage Center210 Boston Post RoadRye, NY 10580
(40.95618 ,-73.70771 )
DATE POSTED
February 1, 2025
SKILLS
- History
- Public Relations
- CSR / Volunteer Coordination
- Marketing & Communications (Mar/Com)
- Community Outreach
GOOD FOR
- Teens
- People 55+
REQUIREMENTS
- Must be at least 14
- Orientation or Training
- Flexible
- Must provide resume, reference or previous volunteer experience