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Join our Team

Use your unique skills and develop new ones while helping to preserve and promote an architectural treasure.

Click here to fill out our volunteer application to get started.

Volunteer Teams at Graycliff

Join a dedicated and enthusiastic group of volunteers engaging daily with our historic site and helping us to further our mission. Graycliff is always in need of:

  • Docents – Tour leaders who interpret the historic house and grounds. Consider joining our annual Docent Training Program.
  • Tour Assistants – Volunteers who help our docents with our many tours.
  • Green Team – Volunteers who help maintain the historic landscape of the grounds.
  • Clean Team – Volunteers who help with the thoughtful upkeep and housekeeping of our historic interiors.
  • Pavilion Help – Volunteers who enthusiastically greet and check in guests, and help in the Museum Store.

Important Update on 2025 Docent Training Program Below.

Docent Training Application Process

If you have serious interest in training to become a Graycliff docent, please complete our online application form.

The application deadline for the Spring 2024 Class is April 1, 2024. 

Graycliff Docent Training

The Spring Docent Training at Graycliff has been paused for 2025 due to the construction happening on our grounds, as well as our focus on enhancing the training program to align with our new Visitor Center and guest experience. We will be sure to update this page as soon as plans are in place for the next training opportunity. We are always looking for individuals who can help with cleaning, gardening, and tour assisting. Read on below to learn a bit more about what the docent training process involves once it resumes.

The Training Process

Our docent training is open to anyone with a passion for architecture and history! Docent trainees are required to attend our docent training classes, which are a mix of both in-person and online meetings led by a knowledgeable and enthusiastic volunteer leadership team who give ample support and encouragement along the way. Trainees are directed to reading materials and provided with in-depth information on the history of our site. Along with the classes, trainees also fulfill requirements related to both shadowing and giving mock tours before being certified as a Graycliff docent. A $35 materials fee is required. Upon completion of the program, new Graycliff docents are gifted a one-year “Martins” level membership to our organization (a $100 value).

Spring 2024 Graycliff Docent Training Class

Our goal is that upon completion of the Graycliff Docent Training Program, docent trainees will have the knowledge and confidence to present the stories of Graycliff in their own unique way to the many visitors to our historic site.

2024 Class Schedule:

  • Tuesday, April 16 , 6-7:30pm
  • Saturday, April 20, 9-12pm
  • Saturday, April 27, 9-12pm
  • Saturday, May 4, time 9:30-11:30am
    • Trainee Field Trip to the Martin House
  • Tuesday, May 7 , 6-7:30pm
  • Saturday, May 11, 9-12pm
  • Tuesday, May 14 , 6-8pm

 

Application Process

If you have serious interest in training to become a Graycliff docent, please complete our online application form.

The application deadline for the Spring 2024 Class is April 1, 2024. 

Contact our Volunteer Coordinator

Questions? Comments? Send a message to Jessica Cross, Visitor Services & Volunteer Coordinator at volunteer@graycliffestate.org to get involved today!

Internship Programs

Graycliff is always looking for college and graduate students who are interested in a semester, summer, or, most preferably, a year-long commitment. Our internship program is best suited for students with the following academic focuses, though students in any field are welcome to apply.

  • history of art and architecture
  • horticulture
  • non-profit business administration
  • marketing
  • communications

Please contact us at volunteer@graycliffestate.org for application details. 

Applications are considered on a rolling basis.

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As the Graycliff story continues to be written, your financial support can help us write the next chapter.

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A special thank you to our partners

Due to strict capacity limitations, we are currently offering tours by reservation only.

Please click here to book your visit in advance to ensure your visit. If looking to visit today, please call us at 716-947-9217 to see what is available.