#Becoming a lighthouse keeper how to

Zimmel says in addition to enjoying magnificent views, some visitors choose the tower as a place to propose marriage. You can be up in the tower and watch the sunsets and sunrises,” says Zimmel, “And it's also fun to meet with the public and talk about the functions of lighthouses.” “You have unlimited access to the lighthouse which is kind of magical in and of itself. Saunders says on some days you can see bald eagles and underwater shipwrecks from the tower.Ĭhris Zimmel plans to volunteer for a second time. He comes for the photography and bird watching. Consider volunteer work Be 18 years old Commit to a specific amount of stay Complete a background check Be in physical shape and good. He says you don't need to be a lighthouse buff. “Plus it's kind of special here at Tawas because you can always see the sun rise and the sun set every day,” Allen adds.īrett Saunders has volunteered three times. She coordinates the lighthouse keeper program. Apply with a partner keeper, preferably a spouse though parent-child pairings may be considered. Commit to a minimum four-week stay at the lighthouse in the keepers quarters. Tara Flanagan, 58, and her husband, Brian, have served as volunteer keepers. Tawas Point Light Keeper applicants must: Be at least 18 years of age. “It's a very unique experience to be able to be in something that's 138 years old,” says Peggy Allen. The opportunity is becoming available because the current lighthouse keepers have decided to move on after this season. In return, they pay $250 per week, and lead tours or do maintenance work. In a dream, I have now, Standing still in my father s house, And I try another time to walk away. Volunteers stay in renovated living quarters in the light house. my voice, in my smile, In the eyes of my eldest child, You appear every year in my life.

Develop a passion Interest in lighthouses, maritime history or water and navigation can be helpful for lighthouse keepers and enthusiasts.

#Becoming a lighthouse keeper how to

That's the lure in an announcement this week that the Michigan Department of Natural Resources is accepting applications for 2014. How to become a lighthouse keeper Consider following these five steps if you have an interest in becoming a lighthouse keeper: 1. Live the life of a Victorian-era light keeper at Tawas Point Lighthouse.