There are many opportunities to volunteer to support our lighthouses and the 1905 Keeper's House Museum, and keep Great Lakes maritime history alive.

1905 Keeper’s House Greeters

If you live in the Alpena, Presque Isle, or Rogers City area, love the lighthouses, and enjoy talking to people from around the world, please contact us. This is a perfect opportunity for seasonal residents since the House is open from Memorial Day through Labor Day. Scheduling is flexible and training is provided. Join a group of people who share your enthusiasm for the Presque Isle Lighthouses and the 1905 Keeper’s House. If you are interested in learning more about volunteering in the Keeper's House, please email us at pilighthouses@gmail.org, leave a message at  989.787.0814, or complete this Interest Form and we will contact you. 

Cleaning the House and Gardening

Saturday, April 27, 2024

9 am - Noon

Every spring, a crew of volunteers dust, vacuum, mop, wash windows and clean the outside of the Keeper's House getting it ready to welcome thousands of visitors over our busy summer season. The gardens around the house require tending in the spring and in the fall. If you are interested in helping with these types of tasks please email us at pilighthouses@gmail.org. 

Adopt-A-Highway  and Adopt-A-Beach

Help us keep Presque Isle beautiful and clean! 

Saturday, July 20, 2024 @ 10:00 am - 11:30 am
We’ll be doing a roadside cleanup of E. Grand Lake Rd. from Rt 638 to the New Lighthouse Park. Meet in the parking lot at Presque Isle Harbor Marina. 

Saturday, September 21, 2024 @ 9:00 am - 11:00 am
The Museum Society is participating in the Adopt-a-Beach program sponsored by the Alliance for the Great Lakes. Every year, thousands of Adopt-a-Beach volunteers come together to keep our Great Lakes beaches clean. Check in at Garrity Hall at New Presque Isle Lighthouse Park.