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     Massachusetts - Volunteer Host

Cape Ann Light Station
Type: Volunteer Host Keeper
Location: On Thacher Island near Rockport
Contact: 617-335-1799. Send resumes and rationales for interest to: 155 South St., Rockport, MA 01966
Email: sydneywedmore@comcast.net
Facility: Lodging is in one of the keeper's houses
Duties: Duties include welcoming guests to the island, offering tours and performing basic maintenance. Skills in carpentry, mechanical aptitude and landscaping are preferred. Keepers must be able to operate a boat and tractor equipment as well as possess a basic knowledge of CPR.
Info: For information about the Thacher Island Association http://www.thacherisland.org/

     Michigan - Bed & Breakfast
Big Bay Point Lighthouse
Type: Bed and Breakfast
Location: On Lake Superior 4 miles east of Big Bay and 30 miles north of Marquette
Contact: #3 Lighthouse Road, Big Bay, Michigan 49808; (906) 345-9957
Email: keepers@BigBayLighthouse.com
Facility: Located on Lake Superior thirty miles north of Marquette and four miles east of Big Bay. The 14-room inn has seven guest rooms with private baths, a common living room, and library, as well as a sauna. Open year-round
Info: www.bigbaylighthouse.com
Rates: www.bigbaylighthouse.com/home3.html

Jacobsville Lighthouse
Type: Bed & Breakfast
Location: On Lake Superior near Jacobsville, just north of the mouth of the Portage River
Contact: 38741 Jacobs Street , Lake Linden, Michigan, 49945; (906) 523-4137
Email: mditty23@netzero.com
Facility: Located on Keweenaw Bay off the east side of Michigan's Keweenaw Peninsula. Five guest rooms that can be occupied by up to 2 people in most rooms. 4 rooms with a queen size bed (H-Cap Rm with 2-single beds). One room with a separate private sitting room and one small single room with a single bed for an extra person. Open year-round.
Info & Rates: www.jacobsvillelighthouse.com

Sand Hills Lighthouse Inn
Type: Bed & Breakfast
Location: On Lake Superior 8 miles north of Ahmeek, 25 miles northeast of Houghton
Contact: Five Mile Point Road, P.O. Box 298, Ahmeek, MI 49901 (906) 337-1744
Facility: Eight rooms each with a king or queen-sized bed and private bathroom. Two rooms have whirlpool bathtubs and a balcony overlooking Lake Superior. Open year-round.
Info: www.sandhillslighthouseinn.com

Whitefish Point Cost Guard Station
Type: Bed & Breakfast
Location: On Lake Superior 11 miles north of Paradise
Contact: Great Lakes Shipwreck Museum - Whitefish Point, 18335 N. Whitefish Point Road, Paradise, MI 49768; (888) 492-3747
Facility: Located adjacent to the Whitefish Point Lighthouse about an hour from Sault Saint Marie. The restored 1923 Coast Guard Lifeboat Station Crews Quarters offers five themed rooms with queen size beds and private baths. Open all year.
Info & Rates: www.shipwreckmuseum.com/crewsquarters
On-Line Reservations: http://www.shipwreckmuseum.com/online-reservations-12/

     Michigan - Vacation Rentals
Middle Island Lighthouse
Type: Vacation Rental
Location: In Lake Huron on Middle Island, 2.5 miles offshore, 10 miles north of Alpena
Contact: Middle Island Bed and Breakfast, 5671 Rockport Road - Middle Island, Alpena, MI 49707; (989) 884-2722
Facility: Middle Island is located 2 ½ miles offshore and about 10 miles north of Alpena, Michigan. There are seven buildings on the island, including the light tower. The former Foghorn building can be rented on a daily or weekly basis and accommodates up to eight people. Includes transportation to and from the island. Open May-September.
Info: www.middleislandkeeperslodge.com
Rates: www.middleislandkeeperslodge.com/2010Rates.html

Pointe Bestsie Coast Guard Life Saving Station
Type: Vacation Rental
Location: On Lake Michigan 5 miles north of Frankfort, near the southern end of the Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore.
Contact: Northern Rental Management, 584 Beulah Highway, Beulah Michigan, 49617; (888)326-2352
Email: info@northernrental.net
Facility: Historic coast guard station and guest cottage. Both are located next to the Point Betsie Lighthouse with private Lake Michigan frontage. The Coast Guard station home has 6 bedrooms, 3 ½ baths and a full kitchen. Sleeps 14 with 1 queen, 2 doubles, 2 twins, and 3 sets of bunk beds. The guest cottage has 1 bedroom, 1 bath and a full kitchen. Sleeps 4 with 1 queen bed and sleeper sofa.
Info: http://www.pointbetsie.org/keepers_apt_rental.html

     Michigan - Lighthouse Keeper for a Fee
DeTour Reef Lighthouse
Type: Lighthouse Keeper for a fee
Location: Off shore in Lake Huron, approximately 1 mile south of DeTour Village, Michigan. Transportation to and from the Lighthouse by USCG licensed boat captain included in fee.
Contact: DeTour Reef Light Preservation Society, P.O. Box 307 - Drummond Island, MI 49726; (906) 493-6609
Email: keepers@drlps.com
Facility: Keepers reside at the fully restored off-shore lighthouse Friday through late Sunday (3 days/2 nights) - Mid June through August. Accommodates up to 6 individuals - singles and couples may apply. Longer and mid-week programs will be considered.
Duties: Include cleaning and light maintenance tasks, assisting with tours and keeping a log. Must be in good physical condition and able to climb vertical 20-foot pier ladders.
Rates: $220 for non-members or $200 for DRLPS members per person for 3 day program.
Info: http://www.drlps.com/visit/KeeperProgram.aspx

Grand Traverse Lighthouse
Type: Lighthouse Keeper for a fee
Location: On Lake Michigan in Leelanau State Park, 8 miles north of Northport
Contact: Grand Traverse Lighthouse Museum, PO Box 43, 15500 N. Lighthouse Pt. Road, Northport, MI 49670; (231) 386-7195
Email: gtlthse@triton.net
Facility: Former assistant's quarters with a fully-equipped modern kitchen, living room, two bedrooms each with two twin beds, and a bath and a half accommodating up to four adults at a time.
Duties: Duties include greeting visitors, providing historical information about the lighthouse, helping in the gift shop and other miscellaneous duties. Season runs April to December.
Rates: $390 for members or $440 for non-members per person for two weeks, or $195 for members or $220 for non-members per person for one week.
Info: http://www.grandtraverselighthouse.com/keeper-program/
Availability Calendar: www.grandtraverselighthouse.com/calendar/

Old Mission Point Lighthouse
Type: Lighthouse Keeper for a fee
Location: On Lake Michigan 20 miles north of Traverse City
Contact: Sonja Richards, MPL Manager, 13235 Center Rd, Traverse City, MI 49686; 231-645-0759
Email: missionpointlighthouse@charter.net
Facility: Maximum occupancy is 2 people. The living quarters include a well equipped kitchen, living room, bedroom and bath.
Duties: Keepers conduct interpretive guided tours of the tower; provide on-site presence to prevent vandalism of historic structures; perform routine grounds maintenance; perform light housekeeping, assist maintenance workers, maintain visitation records; and monitor visitor activities for infractions of park regulations. Lighthouse is open April-December; Keeper Program is available year-round.
Rates: $150/person/week
Info and Availability Calendar: http://www.missionpointlighthouse.com

St. Helena Island Lighthouse
Type: Lighthouse Keeper for a fee
Location: On Saint Helena Island in Lake Michigan, 7 miles west of the northern end of the Mackinac Bridge
Contact: GLLKA, P.O. Box 219, Mackinaw City, MI 49701; (231) 436-5580
Email: info@gllka.com
Facility: Housing opportunities are varied and are dependent on the groups scheduled on the island. Volunteer keeper openings are available from mid-June through mid-August, with tours of duty ranging from a minimum of 5 days through the entire two month period, based on the volunteer's availability.
Duties: Volunteers will be transported by boat from Mackinaw City to St. Helena Island and will spend their entire tour of duty on the island before being returned to Mackinaw City. Duties can include painting, sanding, cooking, washing dishes, dusting, hand-pumping and carrying water, serving as a tour guide, and clearing brush and weeds.
Fees: $100 to cover cost of transportation (www.gllka.com), $20/day for food and incidentals. Must be a member of GLLKA. For membership information visit (www.gllka.com)
Info: www.gllka.com/preservation/lights/sthelena/volunteer/st_helena_volunteer.htm

Tawas Point Lighthouse (Tawas Point State Park, East Tawas, Michigan)
Type: Lighthouse Keeper for a fee
Location: On Lake Huron in Tawas Point State Park near East Tawas
Contact: Tawas Point Keeper Program, 686 Tawas Beach Road, East Tawas, MI 48730; (989) 362-5658
Facility: Keepers stay in the keeper's quarters on the second floor of the lighthouse residence. Maximum occupancy is four people at any one time
Duties: One or two weeks stays. Duties include greeting guests, providing information about the history of the lighthouse, helping in the gift shop, taking care of the various artifacts located in the lighthouse museum and light maintenance (e.g. sweeping sidewalks, picking up trash, etc.). Keepers must be at least 18 years old and may work up to 8 hours a day.
Fees: $225 per person per week Memorial Day through Labor Day
Info: http://www.michigan.gov/dnr/0,1607,7-153-54463_18595_18614-195075--,00.html

     Michigan - Volunteer Host Keeper
Au Sable Point Light Station
Type: Volunteer Host Keeper
Location: On Lake Superior, 13 miles east of Grand Maris in Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore
Contact: Pam Baker, Volunteer Coordinator - (906) 387-3700; or Gregg Bruff, Heritage Education Program Manager - (906) 387-2607 x 208
Email: Pamela_Baker@nps.gov or Gregg_Bruff@nps.org
Facility: Volunteers live on the second floor of the keeper's house which includes a kitchen, indoor bathroom, small living room, and one bedroom. Two to four week tours of duty available June through September.
Duties: Operate the contact station consisting of a small bookstore and museum. In addition to light maintenance, hosts assist a ranger with interpretive tours of the lighthouse.
Info: http://www.nps.gov/piro/historyculture/ausablelightstation.htm
(Click on Volunteer Opportunity)
Application: Submit volunteer application at www.nps.gov/volunteer

Big Sable Point Lighthouse, Ludington North Pier Light & Little Sable Point Lighthouse
Type: Volunteer Host Keeper
Location: All three lighthouses are on Lake Michigan: Big Sable Point in Ludington State Park, 8 miles north of Ludington; Ludington North Breakwater in Ludington; Little Sable Point in Silver Lake State Park, 32 miles south of Ludington.
Contact: PO Box 673, Ludington, MI 49431; (231) 845-7343
Email: bsplka@t-one.net
Facility: Housing is provided for all volunteer lighthouse keepers, onsite at Big Sable and nearby for both Little Sable and the Ludington North Breakwater Light. There is a $25/single and $40/couple or family administrative fee and you must be a member of Sable Points Lighthouse Keepers Association (www.splka.org).
Duties: Duties include cleaning, tower tours, historical interpretation, and operation of a gift shop. Applicants should make every effort to visit our lighthouses before applying to be a keeper. 4-7 volunteers are scheduled for each tour of duty. Two week tours at Big Sable; One week tours at Little Sable and Ludington North Breakwater Lighthouses.
Info: http://www.splka.org/_mgxroot/page_10782.html

Cheboygan River Front Range Lighthouse
Type: Volunteer Host Keeper
Location: On Lake Huron in Cheboygan.
Contact: Great Lake Lighthouse Keepers Association; (231) 436-5580
Email: info@gllka.com
Facility: Two volunteers (a couple or good friends) share a bedroom at the lighthouse.
Duties: Lead tours of the tower, clean the lantern daily and staff the gift shop. Volunteers also give tours of the Cheboygan Crib Light. 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. on Saturdays, Sundays and Holidays between Memorial Day and Labor Day. There is no fee but you must be a member of the Great Lakes Lighthouse Keepers Association (www.gllka.com).
Info: http://www.gllka.com/preservation/lights/crfrl/volunteer/crfrl_volunteer.htm

Crisp Point Lighthouse
Type: Volunteer Host Keeper
Location: On Lake Superior, 14 miles west of Whitefish Point.
Contact: Rick Brockway at (517) 230-6294 (cell) or at (517) 546-5283 (home)
Email: cplhs@sbcglobal.net
Facility: Volunteers stay in motels or tent/RV camp south of the lighthouse for one to eight days at a time in the summer. One keeper family at a time. Must be a member of the Crisp Point Light Historical Society (www.crisppointlighthouse.org).
Duties: Greet visitors, answer questions and let them climb the tower. Other duties include selling merchandise, cleaning up around the lighthouse and boardwalk and cleaning/restocking restrooms.
Info: www.crisppointlighthouse.org/volunteerkeepers.html
Availability Calendar: www.localendar.com/public/crisppointlighthouse.

Forty Mile Point Lighthouse
Type: Volunteer Host Keeper
Location: On Lake Huron, 6 miles north of Rogers City.
Contact: 40 Mile Point Lighthouse Society, P.O. Box 205, Rogers City, MI 49779; (989) 785-2468
Email: abyrnes@i2k.net
Facility: You must supply your own RV. There are four (4) fully equipped RV parking spaces located just south of the open pavilion and there is a $25 non-refundable application fee per application.
Duties: Greet visitors and provide them with historical information about the light station, work in the gift shop, light house museum and pilot house and keep the buildings neat and clean.
Info: http://www.40milepointlighthouse.org/assist.html

     Minnesota - Bed & Breakfast
Two Harbors Lighthouse
Type: Bed & Breakfast
Location: In Two Harbors, 20 miles north of Duluth overlooking the harbor on Lake Superior.
Contact: Lighthouse Bed and Breakfast, 1 Lighthouse Point, P.O. Box 128, Two Harbors, MN 55616; (218) 834-4814 or 1-888-832-5606
Email: lakehist@lakenet.com
Facility: Four rooms, each accommodating 2-3 people. Open year round.
Info: www.lighthousebb.org

     New York - Bed & Breakfast
Braddock Point Lighthouse
Type: Bed & Breakfast
Location: On Lake Ontario, 20 miles north of Rochester.
Contact: (863) 984-4008 or (585) 366-4419
Email: ntown@tampabay.rr.com
Facility: Located 25 miles NW of Rochester. GPS address is 18 Clearview Ave, Hilton, NY 14468. Each room has one bed with a private bath, cable TV and wifi. Breakfast and a lighthouse tour are included in the rate.
Info: www.braddockpointlighthouse.com

Saugerties Lighthouse
Type: Bed & Breakfast
Location: On the Hudson River near Saugerties.
Contact: 168 Lighthouse Drive, Saugerties, NY 12477; (845) 247-0656 - Thu-Mon 8AM-4PM
Facility: It is open Thursday through Sunday nights year-round. There are two second floor bedrooms each with a double-bed. Two cots available to accommodate children. Unless you arrive by personal boat, you will need to carry your belongings along the 1/2 mile trail to the lighthouse.
Info & Rates: www.saugertieslighthouse.com/bed-breakfast/
Availability Calendar: www.saugertieslighthouse.com/bed-breakfast/availability/

     New York - Hostels
Tibbetts Point Lighthouse Hostel
Type: Hostel
Location: 3 miles from the village of Cape Vincent at the point where Lake Ontario and the St. Lawrence River meet.
Contact: Cape Vincent - Tibbetts Point Lighthouse Hostel, Cape Vincent NY 13618-3174; (315) 654-3450
Email: TibbettsPoint@hiusa.org
Facility: 26 beds with family rooms available. Self catering kitchen. Open May 15 to October 15.
Info: www.hihostels.com/affiliates/hiusa60050.php?country=US&city=a60050&AffiliateID=97060

     New York - Vacation Rental
Selkirk Lighthouse
Type: Vacation Rental
Location: At the mouth of the Salmon River in Selkirk
Contact: Salmon River Lighthouse Marina, 6 Lake Extension Rd, PO Box 228, Pulaski NY, 13142; (315) 298-6688
Facility: Located on Lake Ontario at the mouth of the Salmon River in Selkirk. Lighthouse has three bedrooms and can accommodate up to seven people.
Info & Rates: www.salmonriverlighthousemarina.com/lighthouse.html

Thirty Mile Point Lighthouse
Type: Vacation Rental
Location: In Golden Hill State Park on Lake Ontario, 21 miles west of Oswego
Contact: 9691 Lower Lake Rd, Barker, NY 14012.
Facility: The first floor is open for tours while the second floor is the portion that is available for rent. Can accommodate up to six people. Open year round.
Info & Reservations: Reservations can be made through reserveamerica.com website or by calling (800) 456-2267

     North Carolina - Visitor Center Host Program
Bodie Island Lighthouse & Cape Hatteras Lighthouse
Type: Lighthouse and Visitor Services Volunteer Program
Location: Both lighthouses are located in the Cape Hatteras National Seashore
Contact:
Bodie Island - Patrick Gamman at 252-473-2111 x9620
Hatteras Island (Cape Hatteras Lighthouse) - Jason Ginder at 252-473-2111 x9621
Facility: Volunteers are provided a trailer pad with full hook-ups in exchange for 32 hours/wk of work for a minimum of 6 weeks.
Duties: Depends on location: Greet visitors and answer questions at one of the three park visitor centers; Staff the base of the Bodie Island or enjoy the view from the top of the Cape Hatteras Lighthouse while telling visitors about the natural and cultural significance of site. The schedule and amount of time worked will be negotiated. Training for all duties is provided. Uniforms are provided for volunteers who work with the public.
Current Opportunities: www.nps.gov/caha/supportyourpark/volunteer.htm

     Oregon - Bed & Breakfast
Heceta Head Lighthouse
Type: Bed & Breakfast
Location: 11 miles north of Florence.
Contact: 92072 Hwy. 101 South, Yachats, OR 97498 USA; 866 -547-3696 (Recommend calling between noon and 3:00 p.m. Pacific Time)
Email: keepers@hecetalighthouse.com
Facility: Located 13 miles north of Florence, Oregon, the keeper's house is open year town. Facility has six rooms with queen size beds. Includes a seven course breakfast.
Info: http://www.hecetalighthouse.com/bed-breakfast/
Rates: www.hecetalighthouse.com/bed-breakfast/details

     Oregon - Volunteer Host Keeper
Oregon State Parks (Multiple Lighthouse Locations)
Type: Volunteer Host Keeper
Contact: Oregon Parks and Recreation Department, Volunteer Programs, 725 Summer St NE, Suite C, Salem OR 97301; 877-225-9803. Applications should be sent to: Jill Nishball
Email: For general information about volunteering: volunteer.info@state.or.us
Facility: Oregon has a number of opportunities at their state parks for hosts at lighthouses, all of which provide RV sites for volunteers.
Duties: For a list of the potential opportunities along with a description of duties and accommodations go to the Host Directory at: http://www.oregon.gov/OPRD/VOL/pages/index.aspx and click on any of the following state parks or lighthouses: Cape Mears, Cape Blanco, Coquille River Lighthouse, Heceta Head Lighthouse State Park, Umpqua Lighthouse State Park, Yaquina Bay Lighthouse State Park.
Current Openings: For a list of the current openings you need to go to the following website: www.oregon.gov/OPRD/VOL/docs/ParkHostOpenings.pdf
Volunteer info for Oregon State Parks: www.oregon.gov/OPRD/VOL/volunteer-getinvolved.shtml

Yaquina Head Lighthouse
Type: Volunteer Host Keeper
Location: 4 miles north of Newport and 1 mile west of Agate Beach.
Contact: Katherine Fuller, Yaquina Head Volunteer Coordinator, 750 Lighthouse Drive Newport, Oregon 97365; (541) 574-3143
Email: kafuller@blm.gov
Facility: Hosts are provided. The three modern RV sites have complete hookups (50 amp, 35 amp, 110 volt, sewer, access to a satellite dish, shared telephone line), and picnic tables. Each site can accommodate a 45' RV plus a tow vehicle.
Duties: Hosts provide assistance to park interpretive staff with emphasis on interpreting the area's natural and cultural resources, environmental education, visitor safety, and resource protection. Hosts are typically stationed for 4-5 hours shifts at the lighthouse or interpretive center. Ability to repeatedly climb the 114 steps in the lighthouse required. Minimum 25 hours/week. Minimum two month commitment during the first year of hosting; one month for returning hosts.
Info: http://www.blm.gov/or/resources/recreation/yaquina/files/PD_interpretive_host.pdf

     Rhode Island - Lighthouse Keeper for a fee
Rose Island Lighthouse
Type: Lighthouse Keeper for a fee
Location: In Narragansett Bay near Newport.
Contact: Rose Island Lighthouse Foundation, PO Box 1419, Newport, RI 02840; (401) 847-4242
Email: cornelia@roseisland.org
Facility: Several programs are available for staying in the second floor apartment including a Regular Keeper Vacation Week, Full-Time Keeper Week and Relief (Nightly) Keepers. You can also stay overnight in the 2 museum bedrooms on the first floor. See the website for details.
Duties: Duties are based on the Keeper Program selected.
Info & Rates: www.roseislandlighthouse.org/keeper_options.html
Availability Calendar (Apartment): www.roseislandlighthouse.org/availability11.html
Availability Calendar (Museum bedrooms): www.roseislandlighthouse.org/room_availabilty.htm

     Washington - Vacation Rental
North Head Lighthouse
Type: Vacation Rental
Location: 2 miles north of the Columbia River, 3 miles southwest of Ilwaco.
Contact: P.O. Box 488, Ilwaco, WA 98624, (360) 642-3078 or for reservations 1-888-CAMPOUT
Facility: Located at Cape Disappointment (formerly Fort Canby) State Park Two former lightkeeper's houses, each with 3 bedrooms upstairs (2 queens, one w/twin). Bathroom in each house is off the kitchen. Both houses can accommodate a maximum of six people and three cars. A two-night minimum stay is required from April 1 through September 30, with a three-day minimum on all holidays. One-night stays are possible from October 1 through April 1, Monday through Thursday nights.
Info & Rates: Residence 1 - http://capedisappointment.org/north-head-residence-1/
Info & Rates: Residence 2 - http://capedisappointment.org/north-head-residence-2/

Point No Point Lighthouse
Type: Vacation Rental
Location: On Puget Sound at the tip of the Kitsap Peninsula near Hansville.
Contact: 9005 Point No Point Road NE, Hansville, WA 98340; (415) 362-7255
Email: jeff@uslhs.org
Facility: Located at the tip of the Kitsap Peninsula on Puget Sound near the town of Hansville. Two bedrooms (1 queen, 2 twin beds), sofa sleeper, one bath and a fully furnished kitchen. The other half of duplex is the national office of the U.S. Lighthouse Society. Open year round.
Info & Rates: www.uslhs.org/vacation_rental.php

Point Robinson Lighthouse
Type: Vacation Rental
Location: On Maury Island (Vashon Island) across Puget Sound from Seattle.
Contact: Vashon Park District's headquarters, 17130 Vashon Highway SW, Vashon, WA 98070 or
P.O. Box 1608, Vashon, WA 98070; (206) 463-9602
Email: lodging@vashonparkdistrict.org
Facility: Available for weekend and week-long stays in the two renovated keepers' quarters. Quarters A is a three-bedroom, two-bath house. Two rollaway beds are available for use in Quarters A for a maximum of eight overnight guests. Quarters B has two-bedrooms and one-bath. No more than four overnight guests at Quarters B. for up to six adults. Open year round.
Info & Rates: www.vashonparkdistrict.org/section_facilities/facilities_lodging_pg1.htm

     Washington - Lighthouse Keeper for a fee
Browns Point Lighthouse
Type: Lighthouse Keeper for a fee
Location: On Puget Sound, 11 miles from Tacoma.
Contact: Lighthouse Keeper's Program, Points NE Historical Society, 1000 Town Center, Suite 180, PMB 135, Browns Point, WA 98422; (253) 927-2536
Email: pointsnortheast@comcast.net
Facility: 3-bedroom historic lighthouse keeper's cottage, full kitchen, named "One of Ten Best Lighthouses to Sleep in" by Smartertravel.com
Duties: Conduct tours of the lighthouse grounds and facilities on Saturday afternoons and perform light chores. Tour of duty is Sunday to Sunday. Maximum of six people.
Fee: Weekly summer, $800; winter, $500 or nightly $125 (2 night minimum)
Info & Rates: www.pnehs.dreamhosters.com/lighthouse/
Availability Calendar: www.pnehs.dreamhosters.com/lighthouse/?page_id=1024

New Dungeness Light Station
Type: Lighthouse Keeper for a fee
Location: On the Strait of Juan de Fuca at the end of a 5 mile spit, near Sequim.
Contact: (360) 683-6638
Email: scheduling@newdungenesslighthouse.com
Facility: The Keeper's Quarters has 4 bedrooms, 2 w/Q, 1 w/Q & Dbl and 1 w/2 twin beds. Maximum capacity is 7 people. Two or three couples (or some combination of 4-6 adults and children) serve as Keepers each week. Children must be six (6) years of age or older. Keeper transport day is usually Saturday at low tide, which sometimes occurs in the middle of the night. Tides may require a Friday transfer, especially during winter months.
Must be a member of the NDLSA:
Join at http:// www.newdungenesslighthouse.com/join-lighthouse-association.html
Duties: Keepers perform maintenance duties at the Light Station including watering, mowing and trimming the lawn. They also give tours and provide historical information to the visiting public. The Light Station may not be suitable for the physically challenged. The duty of a Keeper is a physical job and includes giving tours of the light tower (74 steps!)
Info & Rates: www.newdungenesslighthouse.com/lighthouse-keepers.html
Availability Calendar: www.newdungenesslighthouse.com/Documents/Availability.pdf

     Wisconsin - Volunteer Host Keeper
Devils Island Lighthouse, Michigan Island Lighthouse & Sand Island Lighthouse
Type: Volunteer Host Keeper
Location: All of the lighthouses are located in Lake Superior and a part of the Apostle Island National Lakeshore near Bayfield.
Contact: (715) 779-3397
Application Procedure: Download an application at:
www.nps.gov/apis/supportyourpark/upload/2007VIPapplication.pdf
Application: Email completed application to APIS_Volunteer_Coordinator@nps.gov or
Mail it to: Apostle Islands National Lakeshore, Attn: VIP Coordinator, 415 Washington Avenue, Bayfield, WI 54814.
Length of tour of duty: Lighthouse volunteers commonly commit to staying at their light station for 3-4 weeks with one trip to the mainland for supplies.
Info: www.nps.gov/apis/supportyourpark/living-at-a-lighthouse.htm
Devils Island Lighthouse: www.nps.gov/apis/historyculture/devils-light.htm
Facilities: The Devils Island brick "Queen Anne" style keeper's house has two bathrooms with flush toilets; potable hot and cold running water; and limited DC electricity.
Duties: The Devils Island keeper can expect to climb up and down the tower stairs many times on a summer weekend. There is one campsite on the island, near the dock on the south end.
Michigan Island Lighthouse: www.nps.gov/apis/historyculture/michigan-lights.htm
Facility: The keeper's quarters is a two-story brick house built in 1929. There is no running, potable water. Volunteers pump water from the lake into a tank that gravity feeds to the kitchen. This water needs to be filtered or boiled. There is an outhouse behind the quarters. There is no electricity.
Duties: The light station has two towers. One is the oldest of the Apostle Islands lighthouses; the other is the tallest. Climbing the towers and the steep dock stairway will provide plenty of exercise. The island is remote and visitation is comparatively light. There is one campsite.
Sand Island Lighthouse: www.nps.gov/apis/historyculture/sand-light.htm
Facility: The brownstone Sand Island lighthouse is not used for housing. Volunteers stay at East Bay in a modern two bedroom cabin with solar powered lights, hot and cold running water, but no toilet. The outhouse is across the lawn from the cabin. Other than ceiling lights, there is no electricity. There are two docks, one adjacent to the cabin and another about two hundred yards away.
Duties: Campground host duties occupy much of the lighthouse volunteers time. There are two group sites and three individual campsites on Sand. The lighthouse is two miles from the quarters and volunteers have to walk the trail which is flat, but can be muddy.