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The Vore Arts Fund is a local 501(c)(3) not-for-profit organization whose mission is to financially support the art community of Muncie and whose board meetings are open to the public.

Members of the public who are interested in the VAF are welcome to join us on Zoom and observe. At the end of the meeting, the board will invite questions and comments from guests.

2025 White River Cleanup Registration

Annual White River Cleanup - September 24th

Roll up your sleeves (and pants!) - Our river needs YOU!

The White River is calling, and it's time for our biggest cleanup of the year! But let's be honest about what we're asking: this isn't your typical "stay clean and dry" volunteer gig. To really make a difference for our river, we need volunteers who are ready to get wet, muddy, and maybe a little smelly – all in the name of protecting our community's most prominent natural resource.

📅 Date: September 24th
⏰ Time: 8:00 am
📍 Location: Westside Park - You'll see us.

What We REALLY Need:

Volunteers who aren't afraid to:

• Wade into shallow water
• Get muddy boots (and maybe muddy everything else)
• Pull stubborn debris from riverbanks
• Work hard for a cause that matters

CREW LEADERS ESPECIALLY NEEDED!
Have you helped with a cleanup before? We need you to step up and lead a team! Our crew leader requirements are simple: past cleanup attendance + quick online training = you're qualified to make an impact. Leadership experience not required – just enthusiasm and reliability.

Why Your River Needs This:

Every year, debris flows into the White River, harming wildlife and degrading the waterway that's central to our community's identity. University students often join us (thank you!), but river cleanup is different from roadside cleanup – it requires volunteers who understand that protecting our environment sometimes means embracing the mess.

What We Provide:

• Work gloves
• Safety vests (hi-vis)
• Floatation vests for canoe crews
• Canoes!
• All cleanup supplies
• Safety briefing and guidance
• Post-cleanup refreshments
• The satisfaction of seeing immediate results

What You Provide:

• Willingness to get dirty for a great cause
• Old clothes you don't mind ruining
• A commitment to our community's environmental health

This cleanup is part of our year-round mission to beautify and protect our community's natural spaces. When you're pulling a tire from the riverbank or clearing debris from a fishing hole, you're not just cleaning – you're preserving the White River for future generations.

Ready to get muddy for a good cause? Sign up as a volunteer or crew leader – our river is counting on people who understand that the best environmental work happens when you're willing to literally dive in.

The Vore Arts Fund is a local 501(c)(3) not-for-profit organization whose mission is to financially support the art community of Muncie and whose board meetings are open to the public.

Members of the public who are interested in the VAF are welcome to join us on Zoom and observe. At the end of the meeting, the board will invite questions and comments from guests.

The Vore Arts Fund is a local 501(c)(3) not-for-profit organization whose mission is to financially support the art community of Muncie and whose board meetings are open to the public.

Members of the public who are interested in the VAF are welcome to join us on Zoom and observe. At the end of the meeting, the board will invite questions and comments from guests.

The Vore Arts Fund is a local 501(c)(3) not-for-profit organization whose mission is to financially support the art community of Muncie and whose board meetings are open to the public.

Members of the public who are interested in the VAF are welcome to join us on Zoom and observe. At the end of the meeting, the board will invite questions and comments from guests.