Opportunities From: City of Bloomington Volunteer Network

Volunteer: Materials for the Arts Wish List

WHY DONATE? Provide recycled and re-purposed materials for creativity. 

MISSION: The MFA is a reuse program open to nonprofit groups including: churches, schools, shelters, and also artists and volunteers working on community projects. There is such a large assortment of nonprofit groups, that we can't list them all! The MFA is designed to serve groups of Monroe County. Groups from outside of Monroe County, may trade items, but please call in advance for details.

WHO WILL BENEFIT? Community nonprofit groups including schools, churches, homeless shelters, scouts, Headstart, nursing homes, MC History Center, IU groups/program, Community programs/arts, and more. If a non-profit asks for items, we respond.

DONATIONS: The Materials for the Art's normal hours of operation are Thursday from 8am - 4:30pm, or by appointment with a 24-hour prior notice. Masks are not required, but are appreciated and requested.

Donations can be delivered to 3400 S Walnut St, Bloomington IN 47401, *please call ahead to determine what days/times Mary Hunter is available to receive them. 

*CONTACT: Mary Hunter, (812) 349-2022, mhunter@mcswmd.org


Top needs:

Good shopping carts for recyclers to use. Must be able to roll.Craft supplies, art suppliesYarnShellsAssorted rocks Various hand tools 

OUR IN-KIND DONATION WISH LIST:

bookshelves metal storage small furniture-tables end tables stools single chairs bingo gifts for the elderly and disabled material/assorted sewing supplies craft/school supplies household items photo frames

HOLIDAY & SEASONAL NEEDS:

storage bins/totes large blender for papermakingoffice supplies pet supplies for animal rescues clothingMust be clean, no mismatched socks or ripped items. shoes scarfs dress up clothing and costumes toddler/children's clothing

craft items

art supplies items to set up a homekitchen appliances, dishes, lamps sheets, bedding, pillows, towels (can be used, must be clean) nature items, pine cones, rocks, fossils, woodsy items, and bones (requested by still life class) frames food storage items camping suppliesOld towels, blankets, wash rags (even with stains)

OUR 1 BIG WISH:

collection bins with wheels and locking doors 

Organization: Monroe County Solid Waste/Materials For The Arts

WHY DONATE? Provide recycled and re-purposed materials for creativity. 

MISSION: The MFA is a reuse program open to nonprofit groups including: churches, schools, shelters, and also artists and volunteers working on community projects. There is such a large assortment of nonprofit groups, that we can't list them all! The MFA is designed to serve groups of Monroe County. Groups from outside of Monroe County, may trade items, but please call in advance for details.

WHO WILL BENEFIT? Community nonprofit groups including schools, churches, homeless shelters, scouts, Headstart, nursing homes, MC History Center, IU groups/program, Community programs/arts, and more. If a non-profit asks for items, we respond.

DONATIONS: The Materials for the Art's normal hours of operation are Thursday from 8am - 4:30pm, or by appointment with a 24-hour prior notice. Masks are not required, but are appreciated and requested.

Donations can be delivered to 3400 S Walnut St, Bloomington IN 47401, *please call ahead to determine what days/times Mary Hunter is available to receive them. 

*CONTACT: Mary Hunter, (812) 349-2022, mhunter@mcswmd.org


Top needs:

Good shopping carts for recyclers to use. Must be able to roll.Craft supplies, art suppliesYarnShellsAssorted rocks Various hand tools 

OUR IN-KIND DONATION WISH LIST:

bookshelves metal storage small furniture-tables end tables stools single chairs bingo gifts for the elderly and disabled material/assorted sewing supplies craft/school supplies household items photo frames

HOLIDAY & SEASONAL NEEDS:

storage bins/totes large blender for papermakingoffice supplies pet supplies for animal rescues clothingMust be clean, no mismatched socks or ripped items. shoes scarfs dress up clothing and costumes toddler/children's clothing

craft items

art supplies items to set up a homekitchen appliances, dishes, lamps sheets, bedding, pillows, towels (can be used, must be clean) nature items, pine cones, rocks, fossils, woodsy items, and bones (requested by still life class) frames food storage items camping suppliesOld towels, blankets, wash rags (even with stains)

OUR 1 BIG WISH:

collection bins with wheels and locking doors 

Organization: Monroe County Solid Waste/Materials For The Arts

Opportunity Type: Volunteer

Date: Is Ongoing

Zip Code: 47401

Allow Groups: No

Volunteer: Recycle Center Floater Volunteer

Recycle/Reuse volunteer: a variety of duties including-

Floater: may be asked to work in different departments as needed....Materials For The Arts-Hazardous Waste, Side Walk Exchange, assist the public, maintaining 'Waste Line Park', etc. 

Flexible hours

Organization: Monroe County Solid Waste/Materials For The Arts

Recycle/Reuse volunteer: a variety of duties including-

Floater: may be asked to work in different departments as needed....Materials For The Arts-Hazardous Waste, Side Walk Exchange, assist the public, maintaining 'Waste Line Park', etc. 

Flexible hours

Organization: Monroe County Solid Waste/Materials For The Arts

Opportunity Type: Volunteer

Date: Is Ongoing

Zip Code: 47401

Allow Groups: Yes