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3 people are interested
Help Visitors See the Light--Become a Lighthouse Tour Guide!
ORGANIZATION: Sodus Bay Lighthouse Museum
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3 people are interested
Lighthouse Tour Guides, or Docents, lead visitors through the Sodus Bay Lighthouse Museum, highlighthing artifacts and sharing history through factual story telling. Guides receive group and one-on-one training and can select flexible shits and hours throughout the museum's season (May1 through October 31). Thousands of visitors from all over the world come to the Sodus Bay Lighthouse and--because of our guides--leave truly enlightened!
More opportunities with Sodus Bay Lighthouse Museum
No additional volunteer opportunities at this time.
About Sodus Bay Lighthouse Museum
Location:
7606 North Ontario Street, PO Box 94, SODUS POINT, NY 14555, US
Mission Statement
The purposes of the Society are to collect, preserve and exhibit records, writings, historical items and artifacts; to preserve and disseminate information in the field of history connected with the Sodus Bay area; to serve the educational and cultural needs of the Sodus Bay area; to support the preservation of historic structures, sites, and monuments; and to maintain a museum in the historic lighthouse, with an emphasis on local maritime history.
Description
The Sodus Bay Historical Society operates a local history museum in the Sodus Bay Lighthouse, which was built in 1870. Exhibitions include lighthouse tools, Fresnel lenses, maritime artifacts, ship models, railroads and trolleys, and a commemoration of the War of 1812 Battle of Sodus Point. Visitors can climb the lighthouse tower, enjoy beautiful gardens, and shop for unique gifts. The grounds are available for weddings. The museum is open from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., Tuesday through Sunday, from May 1 through October 31.
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
7606 North Ontario StreetSodus Point, NY 14555
DATE POSTED
May 26, 2017
SKILLS
- Public Speaking
- Customer Service
- History
- People Skills
- Storytelling
- Public Relations
GOOD FOR
- Teens
- People 55+
REQUIREMENTS
- Must be at least 18
- Orientation or Training
- Flexible