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Furniture movers needed!

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ORGANIZATION: Materials for the Arts

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At MFTA we strive to keep valuable materials out of landfills and place them into the hands of art professionals, educators, and students. We receive donated materials daily and provide schools, non-profits, city agencies, and arts and social service organizations with the opportunity to collect supplies for free. Volunteering with Materials for the Arts is a great opportunity to help the arts and non-profit community in NYC. We need help with organizing, arranging, and stocking our shelves with the incredible donations that come into our warehouse. MFTA’s warehouse is a mix of JOANN’s, Home Depot, Best Buy, Raymour & Flanigan, and Staples. We have a little (and a lot) of everything! Volunteering is also a great opportunity to get to know others in the community and work hand in hand with others who are volunteering their time here.

We are looking for people who are able to lift and move furniture for an extended period of time. Our furniture section is in need of some TLC. This task will include digging in and separating furniture that is badly damaged or fully broken, Stacking flat surfaces like tables or dressers, stacking and moving chairs, and organizing all furniture into sections where all tables are together, all chairs are together, and make a miscellaneous section with props and special furniture.

We would prefer to have a group come in but arealso seeking individuals willing to work with other individuals.

Please respond to this post if interested in helping out with this project.

47 Shifts

  • Mon Feb 24, 2025 - 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM EST - Spots available: 10+
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About Materials for the Arts

Location:

33-00 Northern Boulevard, 3rd Floor, Long Island City, NY 11101, US

Mission Statement

Materials for the Arts collects unneeded items from businesses and individuals, and make these donations available for free to its recipients: nonprofit organizations with arts programming, government agencies, and public schools. The MFTA warehouse is operated by the New York City Department of Cultural Affairs with additional support from the City's Departments of Sanitation and of Education. Friends of Materials for the Arts, in collaboration with the City of New York and the creative community, is the nonprofit strategic partner that guides and supports educational programming, warehouse operations, and other initiatives of Materials for the Arts.

Description

Materials for the Arts (MFTA) provides NYC arts nonprofits, public schools, and city agencies with access to free materials donated by individuals, manufacturers, fashion brands, film and tv, etc. We strive to keep valuable materials from entering the landfill and put these materials into the hands of arts professionals, educators, and students across the five boroughs for free. We give unwanted items the opportunity to become something new through creative reuse, inspired education, and unlimited imagination.

Volunteering with Materials for the Arts is a great opportunity to help the arts community in NYC. We need your help with organizing, arranging, and stocking our shelves with the incredible donations that come into our warehouse. MFTA’s warehouse is a mix of JOANN’s, Home Depot, Best Buy, Raymour & Flanigan, Party City, and Staples. We have a little (and a lot) of everything! Volunteering also builds morale and is a great way to unwind and get to know fellow NYCers. We provide music and a great friendly laid-back environment to unwind.

CAUSE AREAS

Arts & Culture
Education & Literacy
Environment
Arts & Culture, Education & Literacy, Environment

WHEN

Mon Feb 24, 2025 - Fri May 23, 2025
10:00 AM - 05:00 PM
This opportunity has 47 shifts

WHERE

33-00 Northern Boulevard, 3rd FloorLong Island City, NY 11101

(40.74431,-73.94186)
 

DATE POSTED

February 12, 2025

SKILLS

  • Critical Thinking
  • Organization
  • Problem Solving

GOOD FOR

  • Teens
  • Public Groups
  • Private Groups

REQUIREMENTS

  • This is a Done in a Day opportunity and there is no prior training or ongoing commitment needed.
  • Must be able to lift and move furniture for 2 hours.

Private Group Details

  • Group Size Range 1 - 20
  • Event can be held at organization location(s)
  • Donation Requested
  • https://friendsofmaterialsforthearts-bloom.kindful.com/

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