Do you love lighthouses or have a special connection to Nobska Lighthouse? Join our passionate team of volunteers dedicated to supporting Friends of Nobska Light's mission and to share Nobska's story with future generations.
Learn about available positions on Saturday, April 5, 10 :00 AM - 2:00 PM, at the Keeper's House at Nobska, 233 Nobska Road, Woods Hole. Registration not required.
Questions: info@friendsofnobska.org
For those who have completed a Volunteer Application and are interested in the tour docent, museum ambassador and gift shop attendant positions, we have a dedicated training day on May 20, 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM and 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM.
Registration is required and will open on April 15. Sign up to our newsletter or follow us on Facebook or Instagram to stay informed.
It's an exciting opportunity to enrich your knowledge with the history of Nobska, the surrounding geography, insight into the lives of light keepers and the inner workings of lighthouses of yester year and today.
Visitors want to climb the tower and every climb needs a guide who has learned the script and can share the fascinating history of Nobska and the area. Only six people at a time can go - so lots of guides are needed. No charge for the exercise.
Training and mentorship required. After completing training, docents would shadow their fellow docents before giving a one-on-one tour with a staff member before they are ready to give tours to the public. This is a great way to keep active in town and share your love of Nobska with the public.
A maritime museum is in development within the Keeper's House. Join the excitement and share our story with visitors, field questions, and guide visitors during their visits.
A beautifully curated gift shop is open to the public in season and we need friendly people to greet guests and assist with gift shop purchases.
Committee is responsible for supporting the advancement of the organization through events, communications, and public activities. The committee identifies and creates opportunities to steward donors, cultivate potential donors and ensures a culture of philanthropy within the organization.
This committee is responsible for exploring, and as appropriate, creating potential museum exhibits through engagement with stakeholders across the Nobska community.
These historic buildings are a handyman's delight. If you're handy and willing, come join the crew. This tends to be inspection and as-needed type of work with a committed group of people.
Maintenance is never-ending, picking up trash, painting fences, pulling weeds, trimming bushes—it all takes time and care. The view keeps us going and visitors ask lots of questions.
Please complete and submit the Volunteer Application form to info@friendsofnobska.org.