Interested parties should complete and submit the Tawas Point Lighthouse Keeper application at /tawaslighthouse (click on “Lightkeeper Program” under “Explore”). Those selected for the program will receive historical information packets and on-site orientation to help prepare them for their tour duties.Ī good trait for volunteers, according to Endersby, is "being friendly and willing to talk to visitors of all ages." Those with knowledge of lighthouse lore or Great Lakes maritime history are especially encouraged to apply. Preference will be given to those who can stay for four weeks or more.Īt least two, and preferably three, keepers are needed for each two-week period. The minimum commitment for staying at the lighthouse is two consecutive weeks. ![]() Accommodations include two comfortable bedrooms, which can sleep up to three adults, as well as a modern kitchen, shower and bath. The lightkeeper lodging is located in the second story of the dwelling attached to the lighthouse. Participating keepers provide roughly 35 hours of related service per week. Keeper tasks include greeting visitors, giving tours, providing information about the lighthouse and the Tawas area, and light maintenance duties. The 1876 Tawas Point Lighthouse is a well-known landmark in the state park, attracting visitors from all over the world. In 2016, the program will run from May 12 through Oct. In exchange for their duties of conducting guided tours of the lighthouse, keepers will receive lodging on-site. "We had 17 applications in the first day we posted it online." But so far she doesn't think it will be a problem. "We're asking for a longer commitment - at least two weeks." That's a change from the old one-week commitment. "We usually do get more volunteers applying than needed," said Linda Endersby, museum director of the Michigan Historical Center.Įndersby also pointed out a change in this year's program. ![]() You may want to get your application in early. ![]() Lighthouse enthusiasts are invited to serve as volunteer lighthouse keepers at the Tawas Point Lighthouse, in Tawas Point State Park, this summer.
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