The Florida House Learning Center, 4454 Beneva Road South, Sarasota, has announced a new training program for volunteers. The Florida House attracts more than 10,000 visitors per year and features state-of-the-art conservation products as well as Florida-friendly landscaping.

Volunteers will receive training to serve as guides, answer questions about sustainability and offer advice. The training will concentrate on the principles of living sustainably, with emphasis on resource conservation, indoor air quality, green building and landscaping methods and materials.

The nine-week course, held on Fridays from 10 a.m.-4 p.m., begins Sept. 26 and runs through Nov. 21. The cost is $100 and the registration deadline is Sept. 3.

For more information, contact the Sarasota County Call Center at 941-861-5000 and ask about the volunteer training program at the Florida House Learning Center. To register for the training program, call 941-861-9900 or 941-232-5428.