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Recruiting Organization: National Lighthouse Museum

Support/Join Us

Support the National Lighthouse Museum by becoming a volunteer today! We offer a wide range of meaningful volunteer opportunities to suit your interests and schedule. To get started, fill out this form: https://form.jotform.com/232486342344052

Once we receive your application, we will contact you to set up a time for a casual interview and a site tour. We work with you to provide the hands-on training necessary for your selected volunteer opportunity.

Successful volunteers will have: An enthusiasm for sharing lighthouse history with the community, a friendly, professional demeanor, and good people skills.

Current volunteer opportunities are listed below. We look forward to having you on board!

Visitor Services

Volunteers at the Admissions Desk are the first impression visitors have of the National Lighthouse Museum. They provide orientation to the Museum, information about membership and upcoming events, and shape the visitor experience. Admissions Desk volunteers may also be asked to respond to phone and email inquiries, or assist with daily operations tasks. They also assist visitors with Gift Shop purchases and operate the cash register.

Docent Program

Become a docent and help visitors to the National Lighthouse Museum learn even more about our site and exhibits. Docents will help interpret the inside exhibits, and lead site tours.

General Museum Operations

Help us behind the scenes with a variety of essential, daily tasks such as data entry, filing and organization, and mailing preparation.

Special Events and Fundraisers

Help the National Lighthouse Museum create memorable events for the community! Assist with planning, promoting, setting up, and staffing the Museum’s many special events, programs and fundraisers.

• Annual Gala
• Silent Auction
• Lighthouse Boat Tours
• Lectures
• Receptions
• Outreach Events
• Special Children’s Events
• And More!

Curatorial Opportunities

The National Lighthouse Museum offers limited opportunities in Collection, Archives, and Exhibits. Priority is given to student interns and qualified individuals with expertise in related fields. Opportunities depend on availability.

Stipend ProvidedFalse

Training ProvidedFalse

Housing AvailableFalse

Language/Cultral Support AvailableFalse

Wheelchair Accessible

Fee RequiredFalse

Fee Amount: None

This opportunity is recurring