New Bedford Fishing Heritage Center has reopened with a major new exhibit! We are excited to launch a new permanent exhibit this spring, More Than a Job: Work and Community in New Bedford’s Fishing Industry. With the addition of a working deck and foc’sle, the exhibit includes more interactive components, authentic voices from those in the industry, and celebrates the diversity of New Bedford’s fishing community. We’re sure people of all ages will find the exhibit inspiring, moving, and entertaining.

We need volunteers to staff the Center (safely, with social distancing and PPE protocols in place), and engage our visitors with the new exhibit.

Training is provided about exhibits, the gift shop, programs and the fishing community of New Bedford. Or you may be able to tell us a thing or two! This is a great opportunity to learn, or share what you know, about the commercial fishing industry and community. Talks and tours are provided to volunteers as ongoing training.

Volunteers are needed during Center operating hours (Thursday-Sunday 10:00-4:00) and for occasional evening programs and special events. Volunteer hours are flexible and can be scheduled according to your availability. Please email operations@ fishingheritagecenter.org for more information.