Cheers to Volunteers!

Looking for volunteer opportunities in Indianapolis? The Indianapolis Propylaeum offers meaningful ways to support historic preservation, women's leadership, arts and culture, and community engagement.

As one of Indianapolis' oldest women's organizations, The Propylaeum depends on volunteers to help preserve our historic campus while advancing programs that bring people together through conversation, learning, creativity, and civic engagement.

Whether you're interested in nonprofit volunteering, historic preservation projects, event support, hospitality, gardening, archives, or sharing professional expertise, there are opportunities to contribute your skills and connect with others who care about strengthening our community.

Volunteer opportunities throughout the year include:

  • Historic preservation and campus stewardship

  • Event and hospitality support

  • Porch Concert Series assistance

  • Arts, culture, and educational programs

  • Fundraising events and community outreach

  • Archives, collections, and research projects

  • Administrative and professional skills-based volunteering

By volunteering with The Indianapolis Propylaeum, you're helping preserve an important piece of Indianapolis history while supporting a vibrant gathering place for women, ideas, arts, culture, and community.

An experience for everyone…

Fly Solo

We often have administrative, organizational, and digital/data needs that make fantastic solo volunteer opportunities.

Group Opportunity

Looking for an opportunity for a group of 5-8 people? We’ve got you covered! With an acre of land and 16,000 square feet of buildings, we always have a project in queue!

Be a Welcoming Face!

We host several events and programs at The Propylaeum! Are you a people person? Do you like to chat with people? We always need program support!

Join a Committee

The Propylaeum has hundreds of members, board members, volunteers, and of course committees. Looking for a deeper, longer lasting volunteer opportunity? Join a committee!

  • “Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful, committed citizens can change the world; indeed, it’s the only thing that ever has.”

    Margaret Mead