Creative Reuse Center Volunteer

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About REPURPOSE RISING

Location:

4812 maple dr, Pleasant Hill, IA 50317, US

Mission Statement

At Repurpose Rising, our mission is both simple and profound: to divert usable materials from landfills and transform them into opportunities for creativity and community engagement. We aim to establish a nonprofit creative reuse center that will collect donated arts and craft supplies, making them accessible to the public through our thrift store, Partial Arts.. We aspire to create a vibrant hub where artists, crafters, educators, and environmental enthusiasts can come together to share resources, ideas, and inspiration. By offering affordable materials, workshops, and educational programs, we hope to ignite a similar passion for creative reuse in our community and highlight the importance of a circular economy. Our goal is to cultivate a community that sees the potential in every piece of "trash" and understands that with a bit of creativity, anything can be turned into treasure.

Description

Our journey is filled with both opportunities and challenges. We see immense potential in fostering a community of like-minded individuals who are passionate about sustainability and creativity. By offering workshops and classes, we can educate people about the importance of a circular economy and inspire them to think differently about waste. We believe that by providing affordable materials, we can make art and creativity accessible to everyone, regardless of their financial situation.

Besides offering classes and workshops on creative reuse and upcycling we have two initiatives we would like to implement, with many more to come!

1. Free Supplies for Public School Teachers
We understand the significant financial challenges that many public school teachers face, often having to spend their own hard-earned money to ensure their students have the necessary supplies. To address this issue, we want to launch a dedicated program aimed at providing free art and craft supplies to public school teachers.

2. Craft Kits for Dwelling-Bound Disabled Artists
We recognize that many disabled artists face challenges in accessing supplies and engaging in creative activities. This program would provide free craft kits tailored to the needs of dwelling-bound disabled artists, ensuring they have the materials they need to continue their creative pursuits.