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Position	Apostle Islands NL LIGHTHOUSE KEEPERS Apostle Islands National Lakeshore Partner Opportunity Site Link	Opportunity Partner	State Natural Resources Links Wisconsin Home Page Wisconsin Tourism Site Wisconsin State Parks Volunteers
Address	415 Washington Avenue Bayfield, WI 54814
Contact	Betsy Bartelt betsy_bartelt@nps.gov 715-779-3397, x303
Dates	6/15/2010--9/11/2010	Activities • Campground Host • Historical Preservation • Trail/Campground Maintenance • Tour Guide/Interpretation • Visitor Information
Record Date	3/30/2010
Suitable For	Adults,Seniors
Difficulty Level	Strenuous

Opportunity Description:
Supervisors have completed selections of volunteers for the 2010 summer season. New applications will be considered for the 2011 season. Volunteer would greet visitors and conduct interpretive guided tours of the light stations; hike island trails and perform light trailwork and tree litter pickup; notify supervisor when hazardous conditions exist or submit work orders for routine maintenance needs; administer first aid to self and visitors; provide on-site presence to prevent vandalism of historic structures; mow lawns and perform routine grounds maintenance; perform light housekeeping including sweeping, washing windows, etc.; assist Historic Structures Preservation maintenance workers with planned maintenance projects; clean and disinfect vault toilets, replenish supplies and notify supervisor when vault needs to be pumped; maintain visitation records; and monitor visitor activities for infractions of lakeshore regulations. Parkwide orientation and training would be provided. Volunteers must be prepared to live, for weeks at a time, at remote Apostle Islands light stations and must be prepared for isolation. Depending on the light station, it may be necessary to occasionally carry gear as much as one mile to or from a landing site on the island. Stations may not have running water. Wash water is drawn from the lake, and drinking water must be brought from the mainland. Sanitary facilities may consist of an outhouse. A propane heater, a gas-powered refrigerator, and a gas stove for cooking may be available. Volunteers should keep their schedules flexible and always bring extra supplies, in case of weather related transportation delays. Self sufficiency is a must. Minimum of 3 week commitment of daily work, and 8 hour work days.

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