Susan B. Anthony House needs volunteers, announces volunteer training dates for fall

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: CONTACT:

September 3, 2008 Ellen K. Wheeler

Director of Public Relations & Communications

(585) 279-7490, ext. 12

Susan B. Anthony House needs volunteers,

announces volunteer training dates for fall

Rochester, NY—The Susan B. Anthony House seeks volunteers to help inspire visitors with the story of the remarkable woman who lived at 17 Madison Street for 40 years. The House needs volunteers to serve as tour guides, greeters, gift-shop attendants, and facilitators for educational programs as more and more visitors come to the House to learn more about the pioneer who fought for most of her 86 years to gain full rights of citizenship for women.

Register now for the 3-part training session for new volunteers scheduled from 9-11 a.m. on September 20, September 27, and October 5. Call our volunteer liaison at 585-235-6124, ext. 16. Volunteers need to attend all training sessions to become certified.  Volunteers are then asked to work a minimum of two 3-hour shifts each month.

Volunteers at the Susan B. Anthony House help preserve this national treasure—Susan B. Anthony’s home for 40 years, from 1866 until her death in 1906—and inspire visitors with the always timely and relevant story of her exceptional courage and determination.