Volunteer
VOLUNTEERS are the key to our success. Many of our recent projects have been accomplished all or in-part by volunteers, cutting the cost immensely and keeping the craftsmanship local!
We’re always looking to build our volunteer base and we would love to welcome you to our group!
We are looking for volunteers in several specific areas but encourage anyone interested in preserving this icon to join us!
Hands-On Openings
Lighthouse Tour Guide
Share stories of local maritime history with visitors to the Kewaunee Pierhead Lighthouse. Public tours given inside the lighthouse on select Saturdays during the summer, and private tours are given on occasion. Volunteers will be needed to welcome guests to the lighthouse, escort guests, and to share the history of the city, port, and lighthouses. No experience or special knowledge necessary - just the desire to share our history with others! Public tour shifts are 4-hours, Private tour shifts are usually just 2-hours.
Lighthouse Cleaning Crew
A group of volunteers gather at the lighthouse in the spring to prepare the lighthouse for tours. Duties include sweeping decks, removing cobwebs and spider webs, cleaning lantern glass (in and out), setting up info boards and posters. Volunteers return in the fall to clean and take down info boards and posters. Minor painting may also be involved.
Carpentry
The Friends and the City Preservation Committee are looking for a local carpenter interested in volunteering their craft. Current initial project would involve installing trim around main entry door, which was replaced in 2020.
Behind-the-Scenes and Non-Profit Volunteer Opportunities
President
The Friends of the Kewaunee Pierhead Lighthouse are looking for a driven, organized, and experienced individual to lead the nonprofit as President. The President is elected for a two year term to the Board of Directors. The Friends provide financial and volunteer support for the restoration of the KLH, a historically listed property. The ideal candidate will have prior non-profit experience – specifically related to governance and management. Board members are asked to serve in a “minor” area as well, such as merchandising, volunteerism, marketing, or education. Board members are also expected to attend meetings and assist in volunteering at the lighthouse or other outreach events (Just 8 hours/year minimum!)
Secretary
The Friends of the Kewaunee Pierhead Lighthouse are looking for a detail-oriented and attentive volunteer to serve the nonprofit as Secretary. The Secretary is elected for a two year term to the Board of Directors. The Friends provide financial and volunteer support for the restoration of the KLH, a historically listed property. The duties of the Secretary relate to working with the president to prepare meeting agendas, distribution of agendas prior to meetings, taking of notes during meetings, and the preparation of minutes after. Board members are asked to serve in a “minor” area as well, such as merchandising, volunteerism, marketing, or education. Board members are also expected to attend meetings and assist in volunteering at the lighthouse or other outreach events (Just 8 hours/year minimum!)
Fundraising & Merchandise Volunteer
We are looking for volunteers who are interested in advancing the non-profits mission through fundraising. Duties include: Donor outreach, and event planning and execution (as part of the greater team), inventory tracking of merchandise, shipping e-commerce orders, and ensuring a selection of merchandise is available for events (Example: Christmas Market at Lakehaven where we have a table and sell merchandise)
Membership & Volunteer Coordinator
We are looking for volunteers who are interested in assisting the non-profit in several operational areas, including Membership and the coordination of our volunteer force. Duties include: the maintenance of current member list, welcoming new members via email/mail, reminding members to renew their membership. Volunteer coordinator duties include: maintaining a current volunteer database, reaching out to prospective volunteers about upcoming volunteer opportunities, and staffing events with volunteers.
Community Engagement & Outreach
We are looking for volunteers who are interested in assisting the non-profit in several operational areas, including marketing and community outreach. Duties include, creating and posting content for Social Media and web blog, engaging with social media followers as they interact with our pages, graphic design (posters and flyers), establishing partnerships with local individuals, businesses, and other non-profits.
Educational Volunteer
We are looking for volunteers who have a passion for education! We are looking for volunteers who are interested in continuing to develop our educational programming in the lighthouse, as well as off-site via lectures and presentations. This role would also assist in the creation of lighthouse displays (exhibits).
Grant Writer
We are looking for a skilled grant writer to help us offset our restoration costs through the use of grants.