FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: CONTACT:
September 3, 2009 Ellen K. Wheeler
Director of Public Relations & Communications
(585) 279-7490, ext. 12
Susan B. Anthony House seeks 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 26, October 3, and October 10. Call our volunteer liaison at 585-235-6124, ext. 16 to register. Volunteers need to attend all training sessions to become certified. Volunteers are then asked to work 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 thousands of visitors each year with the always timely and relevant story of her exceptional courage and determination.
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The Susan B. Anthony House is a learning center through which we share and interpret Miss Anthony’s life as a champion of women’s rights, thereby inspiring and challenging individuals to make a positive difference in their lives and communities (mission statement adopted by the board of trustees 1/07).
The Susan B. Anthony House is supported primarily through the contributions of its members. The Susan B. Anthony House is not affiliated with other organizations bearing her name.