Volunteer opportunities
Volunteer at the IMA
Share your time and skills, meet new friends, and become part of a unique experience at the IMA. Below you will find typical ways to volunteer, but many positions can be customized to suit your skills and schedule. All volunteers receive on-site training and a general orientation. Some positions receive extensive formal training. Volunteers are encouraged to become members of the Museum so that they can become familiar with the IMA's many offerings.
Contact IMA Volunteer Services 317-923-1331, ext. 263 or volunteer@imamuseum.org
Development / Membership
The IMA is seeking proactive, engaging and energetic volunteers to work with IMA Development staff to promote Membership. Opportunities range from a regularly scheduled position during Museum hours (evenings and weekends available) to IMA events such as AMP (Art, Music & People) and Summer Nights. There is also an opportunity to join a street team to interact with our community. Training sessions are available and will be required for this position.
Commitment
Two 4 hour shifts per month
Gardens + grounds
Hundreds of volunteers help maintain the IMA’s 52 acres of gardens and grounds and the 100 acres of the Virginia B. Fairbanks Art & Nature Park. Horticulture volunteers work in the cutting gardens, the formal gardens, and the IMA greenhouse, and they offer seasonal garden tours. A horticulture background is preferred but not required. Master Gardener participants are welcome.
Commitment
seasonal, 50 hours annually, generally working four hours a week
Special Events and Projects
This special group of volunteers represents the IMA at Museum events and by working in the IMA booth at special events in the community. Volunteers greet participants as well as provide information about the IMA and the event. Other opportunities to work behind the scenes at the IMA include assisting IMA staff by helping with mailings, general filing, and making telephone calls.
Commitment
1 year, working at least 3 events per year.
Museum shops
Opportunities in the IMA Store cover all areas of retail sales and merchandising.
Commitment
50 hours annually, generally working two 4-hour shifts each month
Visitor information
Visitor Information Volunteers offer a friendly and enthusiastic greeting to visitors. They provide information, give directions, answer general questions about museum collections and special exhibitions, and convey news of daily activities, services, and programs to visitors.
Commitment
50 hours annually, generally working two 3-hour shifts each month.
