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Becoming a member of the Fire Island Lighthouse Preservation Society helps to protect one of Long Island's and our country's maritime treasures.
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Membership helps to maintain the Lighthouse, provide continuing support for our educational programs for Long Island students, as well as enhance exhibits for the tens of thousands of guests who visit each year.
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Please consider becoming a member and find a friend who would also like to join. Membership perks include $2 Tower Tours!
Members receive publications of the Fire Island Light newsletter, notification of programs/events, discounts on selected programs/events, a 10% discount on items in the Gift Shop(except books), and a reduced tower tour fee with ID card. The Fire Island Lighthouse Preservation Society is a non-profit 501(C)(3 )tax exempt organization. Your contribution is tax deductible to the extent allowed by law.
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Help us keep the Light shining!
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The Board, staff, and volunteers are dedicated in time and spirit to providing diverse day and night programs for school groups and thousands of guests who visit throughout the year. They are also dedicated to the maintenance and preservation of the Lighthouse Tower and Keepers Quarters and surrounding buildings.
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We need your financial support in our continuing effort to maintain the budget so that we can keep the doors of the Lighthouse open and continue with these endeavors.
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“Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful, committed citizens can change the world; indeed, it's the only thing that ever has.”
Margaret Mead (1902-1978);
Cultural Anthropologist
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The Fire Island Lighthouse Preservation Society welcomes volunteers to help us meet our educational and institutional objectives. We offer a rewarding experience to any qualified individual who wants to volunteer and be part of our team. Specific skills or experience are not a prerequisite. All we require is a desire to help out and learn. Volunteers usually contribute about 4 hours per week.
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BASED ON YOUR EXPERIENCE AND INTERESTS, THERE ARE MULTIPLE DISCIPLINES AND FUNCTIONS WHERE YOU CAN HELP. THESE INCLUDE:
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School Group Tours
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Tower Tours
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New Lens Building Guides
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Nature Walk Guides
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US Life Saving Service Guides
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Boat House Tours
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Office Work
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Gift Shop Salespeople
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General Maintenance
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IF YOU WOULD LIKE TO BECOME A VOLUNTEER PLEASE CONTACT US AT 631-583-5901. WE LOOK FORWARD TO DISCUSSING POTENTIAL OPPORTUNITIES WITH YOU.
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Sponsors & Donors
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Fire Island Pedicab
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Robert D.L. Gardiner Foundation
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Wescustogo Foundation
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Workwithseas
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