Landmark Society of Western New York




Type of Opportunity: Volunteer

Where: Rochester, New York

When: Ongoing

Cost: Free

Contact Information: The Landmark Society of Western New York
133 South Fitzhugh
Rochester, NY 14608
Phone: (585) 546-7029
Fax: (585) 546-4788
Email: mail@landmarksociety.org
Web site: http://www.landmarksociety.org/volunteer...

The Landmark Society of Western New York is one of the oldest and most active preservation organizations in the United States. This organization was founded in 1937 and aims to discover, protect, and revitalize the architectural heritage of the Rochester region. Moreover, this group seeks to educate and inform the public about important architectural and cultural heritage resources in the area. Currently, the organization covers a service area of nine Western New York counties.

The Landmark Society of Western New York is continuing its ongoing search for volunteers. Volunteer opportunities are available for those interested in public education and historical preservation in various areas. These opportunities are available to local residents on a regular or flexible basis. All volunteers are matched to opportunities according to his or her personal preferences, skills, and schedules.

Museum docents are required to present adult and school programs. These presentations include tours of the Stone Tolan House and the Campbell-Whittlesey House Museums. Opportunities are also available in the Build Environment Awareness Program undertaken in various Rochester schools and public slide show presentations from the Speakers Bureau Program.

Behind the scenes volunteer opportunities are also available. Curatorial Assistants are required for research, inventorying, and cataloguing of cultural heritage. Likewise librarians (to catalogue books and maintain files), mailers (to assist with newsletters and brochures), clerical assistants (to help with computer projects), and researchers (to undertake community research and administer surveys).

Other volunteer opportunities at The Landmark Society of Western New York include landscape preservation as well as gift shop and bookstore volunteers. For those unable to volunteer on a regular basis, special events volunteers are required throughout the year. Special annual events include the Annual Home Tour in June, the Stone-Tolan Fair in September, and the Christmas celebration at the Campbell-Whittlesey House.

For more information, contact The Landmark Society of Western New York at mail@landmarksociety.org or visit the organizations volunteer web site at http://www.landmarksociety.org/volunteer...

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