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History should not be viewed – it should be experienced. You can help people make a real connection with the past by volunteering at the Eugene and Marilyn Glick Indiana History Center. From interacting with our guests to working with our historic collections, IHS has a volunteer opportunity that’s right for you.
Upcoming volunteer needs:
Festival of Trees (more details coming soon)
National History Day Indiana 2020– NHDI is an educational program that encourages learners in grades four through 12 to explore history that interests them. Learners express their creativity and historical analysis through performances, documentaries, websites, papers and exhibits.
NHDI Volunteer Judges
- Do not need prior knowledge of specific historical topics
- Will be required from 8 a.m. to approximately 2 p.m. the day of the contest
- Will discuss projects with learners and write thoughtful feedback
- Will influence which projects will go on to state and national competitions
More information about the program can be found here. Anyone interested can sign up via google docs here.
INVestigation Station Facilitator
Investigation Stations take place during school and group tours. The facilitator will engage students and teachers in a guided activity about primary and secondary sources.
Group Visit Volunteer
This position is responsible for greeting visiting groups and introducing students to the new experiences at Indiana Historical Society. This position will accompany groups during their visit and lead groups from location to location.
Special Events Volunteer
Greet guests, collect tickets or help with crafts and other activities at special events, workshops, lectures and performances.
Basile History Market
Lend at hand in the Basile History Market – no retail experience required.
Check out the calendar for details on upcoming events.
Love history? Give us some hands-on help.
Collections Volunteer
Get up close and personal with Indiana history while helping with library projects, including processing items into the collections.
Conservation Volunteer
Assist conservation technicians in preserving and caring for the collections.
*Collections and Conservation volunteers work on a weekly or biweekly schedule.
We value our volunteers and consider them a part of the IHS family. To show our appreciation, your benefits include:
- Discount at the Stardust Terrace Café on days you work at the History Center
- 25% discount at Basile History Market
- Complimentary tickets to the events and programs you work
- Free parking
- Annual recognition at our volunteer appreciation event
- Celebration of National Volunteer Week
Long-term, short-term and on-call positions are available for volunteers 16 and older, and all abilities and interests are needed. For more information on volunteer opportunities or to help in another capacity, please complete a volunteer questionnaire.
If you have questions, please call (317) 233-3902 or email volunteers@indianahistory.org
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ExhibitsOpen 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through SaturdayOpen 12 p.m. to 5 p.m. SundayWilliam H. Smith Memorial LibraryOpen 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesday through SaturdayHistory MarketOpen 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Saturday
Open 12 p.m. to 5 p.m. SundayStardust Terrace Café HoursOpen 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Monday through Saturday
Open 12 p.m. to 3 p.m. Sunday