Volunteering at the Anthony Museum is a gratifying way to give back to your community while celebrating Rochester’s history. Together with other history and women’s rights enthusiasts, you will inspire our guests to effect positive change in their communities through the story of Susan B. Anthony’s life and work.
Volunteer Roles
Here at the Anthony Museum, we are always looking for enthusiastic individuals to help in the following ways:
- Docent – Share Susan B. Anthony’s story with our visitors and provide tours of the National Historic Landmark
- Desk Attendant – Greet guests, process purchases, and handle admissions in our Visitor Center
- Gardening – Keep our historic grounds looking their best
- Special Projects – From gardening to parades, office work to large scale events, there is always a project that can benefit from your time and attention
Benefits of Volunteering
We value our volunteers and the time they give to the Anthony Museum; we like to show it by offering:
- Book discussions – historical and contemporary non-fiction
- Volunteer Recognition events in the Spring, Summer, and Fall
- Access to the Martha Kelly Memorial Volunteer Library
- Invitations to field trips and other educational activities
- A regular newsletter – Miss Anthony’s Kitchen
- 10% off purchases in the Museum Shop
What We Ask
- A commitment of at least 6 volunteer hours per month
- Attendance at bi-monthly Volunteer Meetings and other continuing education opportunities
If you’re interested in learning more, email inspire@susanb.org today!
To become a volunteer please fill out our online form below.