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
NEW Tobias Theater
The curtain is about to rise on IMA's new Tobias Theater, and the IMA can use your help in making "The Toby" a smashing success. Whether you’re a film geek, performing arts buff or a lover of the arts, come join the Toby Usher Team. Ushers will play a vital role by performing functions such as ticket taking and showing patrons to their seats. Volunteer ushers will receive free admission to events they host and some cool Toby gear. Want to sign up or learn more? Contact the IMA office of Volunteer Services at 317-923-1331, ext. 263 or volunteer@imamuseum.org.
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
Library support
Learn about IMA resources by helping people who visit the two Museum libraries find reference materials. Answer telephone inquiries, file materials, and enter database information. Assignments by project include on-site training and vary in length.
Museum + community events
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.
Commitment
1 year, working at least 2 events per year.
Museum shops
50 hours annually, generally working two 4-hour shifts each month
Commitment
1 year, working at least 2 events per year.
Office support services
Work behind-the-scenes at the IMA! Opportunities abound for volunteers to assist IMA staff by helping with mailings, general filing, and making telephone calls.
Commitment
8 hours each month on average
Visitor information + sales support
This group of volunteers is key to welcoming visitors and helping them find their way around the Museum, working at the Information Desk, and the Special Exhibition Desk, answering questions and taking tickets for IMA programs and events.
Commitment
50 hours annually, generally working two 3-hour shifts each month.
Quarterly training sessions and customer service training are provided.
