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Volunteer with Fishtown

If you have been a visitor to Fishtown for years or have just discovered its charms, you can be in the middle of the action! Fishtown depends upon the energy, time, skills, and resources of its volunteers to help ensure the success of preserving this treasured site. Whether helping to create magical events, lending a hand in the office, or sharing your knowledge of the Great Lakes with the public, volunteers help keep Fishtown Preservation running smoothly. From daily tasks to special events, volunteers serve on a weekly, monthly or as-needed basis.

Here are some ways you can be involved with Fishtown:

  • Events
  • Interpretation
  • In the Office

Fishtown EventsOur events require the help of many dedicated volunteers. We have volunteer opportunities during events as well as positions available on planning committees that work in the months prior to the event. Some volunteer opportunities include registration at the Friends of Fishtown 5K, serving whitefish chowder during the Leland Heritage Celebration, and greeting attendees at the Benefit Brunch at the Buebird, as well as other general tasks.

Fishtown InterpretationMost people who explore Fishtown have never seen a fish tug or a net reel and don’t know anything about Great Lakes Whitefish! There is nothing like hearing about a place from someone who absolutely loves it. Come spend some quality time in a place you love, and share your passion and commitment to Fishtown.

A volunteer on-site in Fishtown serves as an ambassador for the organization and promotes a positive image/reputation of the organization. They welcome visitors to Fishtown, provide information on programs and events, educate visitors about Fishtown and the Leland community, and communicate the mission of the Fishtown Preservation Society (FPS). In addition, on-site volunteers sell FPS merchandise; gather information about visitors, and collects donations from time to time. A commitment to weekly shifts is preferred; however, fill-in positions are also available. Opportunities are available every day between May-October.

Non-profit organizations depend on behind the scenes work, especially in the office. Come spend a few hours with us in our office. Administrative volunteers help with our database, answer the phone, and help run errands during extra busy times. Office volunteers can also assist in newsletter mailings and getting out fundraising campaign letters. You can join us for the camaraderie it takes to get a successful mailing out the door, whether stuffing envelopes or applying labels.

If you would like to join our volunteer program, please e-mail us and let us know how you’d like to help.

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Recent Updates

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Recent Features

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  • Community Day of Giving

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  • Thanks for an incredible 2019 Fishtown 5K!

    Thank you to everyone that supported Fishtown Preservation—as a Fishtown 5K participant, volunteer, sponsor or cheerleader. All that were involved...

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  • Love Fishtown Week ~ “I Love Fishtown”

    Love Fishtown Week Fishtown Preservation completed the Fishtown mortgage on February 7, 2019! In celebration, we declared February 7–16, 2019...

  • Fishtown’s Mortgage Pay-Off Celebration

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Our Business Anchors

  • Haystacks

    Haystacks Brand Clothing and Accessories are designed, cut, and sewn at our Design Studio in Suttons Bay, Michigan...

  • Northern Latitudes Distillery

    Leelanau's first full service small batch distillery!...

  • Reelin’ Leland

    Fishing charters aboard the Leelanautical....

  • Bonek Agency

    Independent insurance agency operating and licensed to do business in Michigan....

  • Thomas & Milliken Millworks

    Thomas & Milliken Millwork has been producing quality custom moulding, doors and stair parts since 1977....

  • The Cove

    The Cove serves lunch and dinner daily. Call 231-256-9834 for dinner reservations....

  • Green Goodness

    An array of Earth friendly products for women, baby, body and home....

  • Leland Mercantile Co.

    Leland Mercantile is a full-line grocery store....

  • Main Street Gallery

    Main Street Gallery was established in 1988 and represents many of Northern Michigan's finest artists....

  • Tug Stuff

    Tug Stuff: The World of Tug....

  • Leland Chamber of Commerce

    The Leland Chamber of Commerce promotes economic growth and stability in the extended Leland community. ...

  • At The Lake

    Our goal is to provide you with a unique collection of fun products....

  • Van’s Garage

    Shining as a gem from a bygone age, Van's Garage stands apart as a true original....

  • Tampico

    Sterling Silver jewelry is our specialty, featuring our Petoskey Stone, Leland Blue and Beach Glass & much more....

  • Becky Thatcher Designs

    Becky Thatcher has been crafting exquisite, handmade jewelry for over three decades....

  • Two Fish Gallery

    Two Fish Gallery offers a unique assortment of items, including jewelry, photography, watercolor prints and ceramics....

  • Sporck Tileart

    Sporck Tileart creates tiles that represent his perceptions of the beautiful things and places that surround us....

  • Pete Miller, Attorney

    For twenty-five years Pete Miller has been representing businesses and individuals in real estate and business transactions....

  • Diversions

    As our name implies we are more than just a hat store. ...

  • Tamarack Gallery

    Providing a showcase for fine art, outsider and folk art, and crafts, located in historic Omena....

How to Reach Us

Fishtown Preservation
Office location and hours
203 E. Cedar Street
P.O. Box 721
Leland, MI 49654M-F 9:00-4:00 (year-round)
(231) 256-8878
(231) 256-2517 (fax)
[email protected]
Facebook.com/FishtownMI

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