Do you love to see youngsters’ eyes light up when they have fun? Do you enjoy doing hands-on crafts with children? Could you spare an hour or two each week? If so, then New Bedford Whaling National Historical Park is looking for you. New Bedford Whaling National Historical Park’s weekly Friday morning story hour at 10:00 am, beginning on January 6 with acclaimed storyteller Karen Chace, Whales, Tales and Sails, is seeking volunteers to assist with craft activities and make families, including the youngest visitors, feel welcome. Join a cadre of friendly and dedicated volunteers who help make this National Park a great place to visit!
Educators are especially welcome, residents of many of the area’s diverse communities, and those seeking to re-enter the work force and increase their skill sets. Time commitment and work schedule varies. Uniform and training are provided. For more information, please contact Emily Prigot, Volunteer Coordinator, New Bedford Whaling National Historical Park by phone at 508-996-4095 ext. 6105 or by email at emily_prigot@nps.gov.
New Bedford Whaling National Historical Park was established by Congress in 1996 to help preserve and interpret America’s nineteenth century whaling industry. The park, which encompasses a 13-block National Historic Landmark District, is the only National Park Service area addressing the history of the whaling industry and its influence on the economic, social, and environmental history of the United States. The National Park visitor center is located at 33 William Street in downtown New Bedford. It is open seven days a week, from 9:00 am to 5:00 pm, and offers information, exhibits, walking tours, and a free orientation movie every hour on the hour from 10:00 to 3:00 pm. The visitor center is wheelchair-accessible, and is free of charge. For more information, call the visitor center at 508-996-4095, visit the park website at www.nps.gov/nebe, and follow the park on Facebook at www.Facebook.com/NBWNHP.