RJD volunteers provide an invaluable service to the Museum and the community. They assist in the presentation of quality educational and cultural programming, exhibits and special events to the Greater New Bedford community.

Volunteer opportunities include:1) reception and museum store clerk; 2) docents, who lead tours of the Museum; 3) seasonal student programming help, serving more than 2,000 children annually; 4) office help; 5) special event staff, to help with serving food, greeting guests, etc. at parties, lectures, concerts, or a variety of other programs; 5) other special help as needed. Volunteer hours are flexible, according to the time commßitment and interest of each volunteer.

For more information about the Museum and to learn about volunteer opportunities, please contact the Museum by phone (508-997-1401) or email jglaser@rjdmuseum.org.

Volunteer training is provided by the Museum for all areas of volunteer services. In compliance with state regulations, a CORI background check is required for volunteers who work with children.

This opportunity is sponsored by: Rotch-Jones-Duff House & Garden Museum

We need volunteers who are free at these times

Evenings Weekdays Occasional Weekends

This volunteer opportunity is available to the following types of volunteers

Adults (26-54) Individual Adults (55+) Young Adults (18-25)

Contact Person:
Cindy Barber, Program Coordinator, (phone), (email)

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Address:

396 County Street New Bedford, MA 02740 (See a map)

Directions:

DIRECTIONS: FROM THE PROVIDENCE AREA AND POINTS SOUTH: Take 195 east to Exit 15. Go straight through 1 set of traffic lights. At next set of Traffic Lights Take Right onto UNION STREET. Go through 3 sets of traffic lights, at 4th set of traffic lights take LEFT onto COUNTY STREET. Go 1/4 mile down and the Rotch-Jones Duff House and Garden Museum (Yellow House with Green Shutters) is on your left. FROM THE BOSTON AREA AND POINTS NORTH: Route 128 south, to Route 24 South to Route 140 South go all the way to the end. Go straight through traffic light. You will pass Buttonwood Park on your left, go all the way to the next traffic light. Take left onto Hawthorn Street. Go Straight through one set of traffic lights. Travel on Hawthorne Street to the end. Take a left onto County Street. The Museum is the second building on the Right. FROM CAPE COD: Take 495 to 195 west to Exit 15. Follow the above directions.   Nearest Bus Stop: New Bedford Transit, 10 minute walk

This opportunity can also be performed in these locations:
Web Site: http://www.rjdmuseum.org