Volunteers play a vital role in the lighthouse program, dedicating well over 2,000 hours last year. The host keeper initiative is a key component in ensuring a pleasant experience for visitors to the lighthouse.
The Host Keeper program runs during the summer season, inviting small families, couples, or individuals to spend a week at the lighthouse. This immersive experience includes accommodation, assigned chores, project work, and leisure time to explore the island’s attractions.
Host Keepers arrive at Silver Islet Dock on Sundays and are ferried to the island for a historical tour, and a time to explore. Accommodations (your own room) meals are provided in the Bunk House, offering a setting with shared facilities.
Mondays begin with an orientation meeting, health & safety review, and a walkthrough of the grounds to outline tasks and projects. Daily chores, such as dishwashing and meal preparation, are part of the routine along with project work. Leisure activities like hiking, swimming, sauna, and recreational equipment are available during your downtime.
The experience concludes the following Sunday with a return charter to the mainland. Costs associated with the program includes transportation, room and board (+/- $470) . The program operates from the last week of June to the first week of September, with Porphyry serving as the primary hub. Previous experience with CLLS is necessary for applications to Trowbridge and Shaganash (No.10) Lights. Applications are accepted annually, and the team looks forward to receiving yours and addressing any queries you may have, see below for application process.
- How to apply for Host Keeper one (1) week term.
Please send us an email answering the following questions with your last name in the subject line.
- How did you find out about the Host Keeper Program?
- Explain why you would like to be a Host Keeper for a one week term?
- Who is applying for the Host Keeping term?
- What skills and experience do you bring to the maintenance of a lighthouse?
- Please review the following dates, and give us your first three choices of dates.
* June 22-29 * June 29-July 6 * July 6-13 * July 13-20 * July 20-27 * July 27 – Aug. 3 * Aug. 3 -10 * Aug. 10-17 * Aug. 17-24 * Aug 24 -31*
Deadline: March 31, 2025 Processing: Upon receiving your application prior to the deadline, your email application will be reviewed and acknowledged. If accepted, you will be asked to confirm one of your top three choice dates. After confirmation of your dates an invoice will be sent regarding your program fees. If at anytime you have a question, please let us know.
