New Bedford Symphony Orchestra

Arts & CultureEducation
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New Bedford Symphony Orchestra

Arts & CultureEducation
684 Purchase St, New Bedford, MA 02740
Phone (508) 999 - 6276
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Our mission

To place the world’s finest music at the center of the cultural life of the South Coast community.
Opportunities

Mailings

Assist with copying, folding, stuffing and sealing letters and envelopes.
  • Occasional, Monthly
  • Teens, 55+, Adults
  • Individuals, Groups (2-10)
  • Office work, Indoor
  • On-site
  • Weekdays

Special Events

Assist with event planning, logistics, set up, clean up, promotion and coordination.
  • Occasional, Weekly, Monthly
  • Teens, 55+, Adults
  • Individuals, Groups (2-10)
  • Event support
  • On-site
  • Weekdays, Evenings, Weekends

Fund Raising

Assist with annual fund, concert sponsorships, endowment, planned giving, prospect identification, cultivation activities, and solicitations.
  • Occasional, Weekly, Monthly
  • Teens, Adults
  • Individuals, Groups (2-10), Groups (10+)
  • Event support, Indoor, Outdoor
  • Formal
  • Weekdays, Evenings, Weekends

Concert Production

Assist with transportation of guest artists, assist conductor with stage set up for rehearsals, concert logistics, arrange for water and food for musicians.
  • One-time, Occasional
  • 55+, Adults
  • Individuals
  • Event support, Outdoor
  • On-site, Skilled
  • Weekdays, Evenings, Weekends

Marketing

Assist with concert and special events marketing, emails, e-newsletters, brochures, posters and flyers.
  • Occasional, Weekly, Monthly
  • Adults
  • Individuals
  • Indoor
  • Formal
  • Weekdays, Evenings, Weekends

Distribution

Assist with the distribution of posters and flyers in SouthCoast communities.
  • Occasional, Monthly
  • Teens, 55+, Adults
  • Individuals, Groups (2-10), Groups (10+)
  • Physical, Outdoor
  • On-site
  • Weekdays, Weekends

Office Administration

Answer phones, open mail, type letters, data entry, filing, mailings; all skill levels welcomed; familiarity with Microsoft Word and Excel are not required but are a plus.
  • Occasional, Monthly
  • Teens, 55+, Adults
  • Individuals
  • Office work, Indoor
  • On-site
  • Weekdays

Educational Programs

Assist with the administration of educational programs, including record keeping, mailings, phone calls, site visits, training, and helping with Young People’s Concerts; all skill levels welcomed; familiarity with Microsoft Word and Excel, and any background in education, are not required but a plus.
  • Occasional, Weekly, Monthly
  • Teens, 55+, Adults
  • Individuals
  • Physical, Event support, Indoor
  • On-site, Skilled
  • Weekdays, Evenings, Weekends
How you help

We need your help to build a community of music! Volunteers play an important role in the NBSO’s mission of artistic excellence, music education, and community outreach.
About us

The NBSO enriches the lives of adults and children through the transforming power of great music, performing concerts at the highest level of professional standards and providing educational programs for children and listeners of all ages that deepen their enjoyment and understanding of music and make it a part of their daily lives.