March 2nd, 2017 — New Bedford, MA – The Fishing Heritage Center is looking for volunteers to help with day to day operations, walking tours, educational programs and maintaining the Center’s growing archive.  The Center, which opened to the public last June, is dedicated to telling the story of the fishing industry past, present and future through exhibits, programs, and archives. 

Volunteer opportunities include: welcoming visitors, staffing the reception area and gift shop, engaging visitors with the exhibits, assisting with educational programs, and helping with special events.  During the summer months, the Center will provide weekly walking tours for cruise ship passengers and seeks volunteer tour guides to “learn the ropes” and become tour leaders. Additionally, the Center is developing a digital archive of scanned photographs and documents and seeks volunteers interested in assisting with this project. Training will be provided for all volunteers.

For those with a fishing industry connection, we hope you will consider talking with school groups and/or the public about your work and life.

Volunteers are needed during Center operating hours (Thursday-Sunday 10-4) and for occasional evening programs and special events. Volunteer hours are flexible and can be scheduled according individual availability and particular areas of interest. The Center is located at 38 Bethel Street, in the heart of the National Park. The Center is wheelchair accessible and free off-street parking is provided to volunteers.

For more information please contact the Fishing Heritage Center at: operations@fishingheritagecenter.org or call (508) 993-8894

MEDIA CONTACT:

Laura Orleans, 508-993-8894

info@fishingheritagecenter.org