08/25/2026
Indianapolis followers, an opportunity to volunteer at the Indiana Medical History Museum, which is the Old Pathology building and on the grounds of the former Central State Hospital. A fun trivia question about Central State is that at one time, it had 2 Kirkbride buildings, one for women and one for men!
Looking for a volunteer opportunity in Indianapolis?
Check out the Indiana Medical History Museum Volunteer Program! We are always looking for people who have a passion for learning and sharing knowledge. Our volunteer program has two main roles that volunteers can fill for us:
Docent:
Trained docents provide IMHM visitors with a thematic one-hour tour of the Old Pathology Building to both scheduled groups and drop-in visitors. Docents create an engaging educational atmosphere for museum visitors and effectively communicate the emergence of modern medicine at the turn of the 20th century, not to mention science, mental health care, architecture, local history and much more!
Greeter:
The Greeter admits visitors, performs check-in duties, and answers general inquiries. Because he/she provides the initial impression of the museum, we are looking for someone who is comfortable with handling money, enjoys interacting with others, and is enthusiastic!
Do either of these positions sound like something you'd enjoy? If so, please visit our website at https://imhm.org/volunteering to get more information about volunteering and to fill out an application. You can also email the Museum Operations Manager, Danielle Thomas, at [email protected] if you have questions or would like more information.
