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Jupiter Inlet Lighthouse & Museum: Museum Greeter

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ORGANIZATION: Jupiter Inlet Lighthouse & Museum

Jupiter Inlet lighthouse
View of the Jupiter Inlet Lighthouse

Become a steward of local history!

Jupiter Inlet Lighthouse & Museum currently needs a volunteer to greet visitors and give information during the museum's operating hours.

Volunteers working inside the museum assist visitors by providing information and directions to guests, answering questions about the Museum's content and exhibits, and being Meet people from all over the world and provide a welcoming environment for all our visitors. Training is provided by staff.

Looking for:

Mornings (9:45am - 1pm): Saturday and Sunday

Afternoons (12:45pm - 5pm) Tuesday - Sunday

Those interested may apply at https://www.jupiterlighthouse.org/join-give/become-a-volunteer/

2 Shifts

  • 09:30 AM to 01:00 PM EST - FULL
  • 12:30 PM to 05:00 PM EST - FULL
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About Jupiter Inlet Lighthouse & Museum

Location:

500 Captain Armour's Way, Jupiter, FL 33469, US

Mission Statement

As stewards of the Jupiter Inlet Lighthouse & Museum, and a managing partner of the Jupiter Inlet Lighthouse Outstanding Natural Area (ONA), the Loxahatchee River Historical Society (LRHS) preserves, protects, and interprets the unique historical, cultural, archaeological, and natural characteristics of the Loxahatchee River region.

Description

The Loxahatchee River and Jupiter Inlet Lighthouse makes the history of Northern Palm Beach County unique in all of Florida. From Native American habitation to modern military occupation, the Jupiter Inlet Lighthouse Reservation site at the confluence of the Loxahatchee River, Indian River and Jupiter Inlet has held a natural attraction for thousands of years.

The Jupiter Inlet Lighthouse is a national treasure! The Jupiter Inlet Lighthouse Oustanding Natural Area (JILONA) Act 2007, designates the lighthouse and its surrounding 126 acres of sensitive habitat as an Outstanding Natural Area(ONA) in the Department of Interior, Bureau of Land Management's National Landscape Conservation System. JILONA is the first Outstanding Natural Area in the nation on the East Coast. Only two others exist: Yaquina Head in oregon and Piedras Blancas Lighthouse in California.

The Congressional Bill signed on May 8, 2008 safeguards this treasured site for all Americans in perpetuity. In addition to significant archaeological and historical resources on the property, 18 threatened and endangered species will be protected.

CAUSE AREAS

Arts & Culture
Community
Environment
Arts & Culture, Community, Environment

WHEN

We'll work with your schedule.
This opportunity has 2 shifts

WHERE

500 Captain Armour's WayJupiter, FL 33469

(26.97801,-80.10936)
 

SKILLS

  • History
  • Hospitality

GOOD FOR

  • Teens
  • People 55+

REQUIREMENTS

  • Driver's License Needed
  • Must be at least 15
  • Orientation or Training

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