Volunteer Center

Rhythm! Discovery Center

Agency Information

Address: 110 West Washington St., Suite A

City, State: Indianapolis, IN 46204

Contact Information

Contact Name: Heath Towson

Contact Email: rhythm@pas.org

Contact Phone: (317) 275-9030

Website address: www.rhythmdiscoverycenter.org

Volunteer Information

Categorical Listing: Arts

Mission: The Rhythm! Discovery Center is the world's foremost percussion museum providing innovative programs; interactive, standards-based educational exhibits; and artist performances. Drawing upon cultures from around the world, the Center offers a unique, engaging experience to explore the universality of rhythm and percussion and its role in shaping communication, music, art, performance and society. Walking through the visually captivating exhibit rooms and performance venue, guests are invited to fulfill their dreams of being a percussionist.

Volunteer Opportunities:

Tour Guides: Maintain the tour schedule and leads groups through Rhythm! Volunteers will be provided with training as well as a route and script to follow. Duties of the tour include presenting the collection, demonstrating instruments, and leading the class in an interactive rhythm session. Training will be provided for all aspects of the tour. Musical ability preferred. 

Gallery Facilitator: Make sure all objects in a specified area are being treated correctly. Volunteers would be trained in history of the collection to further enhance the visitor experience in Rhythm! Responsibilities would be to roam Rhythm!, interact with customers and provide information on collection pieces by describing or demonstrating them.

Front Desk Volunteers: Volunteer duties at the front desk of Rhythm! would include welcoming guests, assisting with museum questions and administrative office projects for the Percussive Arts Society.

Is volunteer training required?

Yes, for ALL opportunities

Is a background check required?

Yes, for ALL opportunities

Does your agency offer internships

Yes

Where can we find you on Facebook?

https://www.facebook.com/Rhythm.Discovery.Center

Where can we find you on Twitter?

@rhythmdiscovery