Volunteer Opportunities
For all of our volunteer opportunities we require applicants to fill out our volunteer application prior to volunteering.
Study Center Donations
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Want to contribute but don't have time? Don't know what to do with all that extra stuff you found during Spring cleaning? Not to worry! We are always looking for school and art supply donations to better serve our students. Please contact Emily Mancini-Fitch if you wish to drop off donations (don't just dump them outside our door!).
You can also visit our Amazon Wishlist to send donations! 
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Accepted Donation Items Cards/Card Games Board Games Coloring Books School Supplies Calculators Erasers Backpacks White Glue Clay & Play-Dough Craft Foam Markers Colored Pencils Paint (Tempera) Canvases Culturally Diverse Books |
Volunteering in the Study Centers
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We are glad you are interested in volunteering! Currently we run study centers in four neighborhoods: Front Street, Sagamore Village, Riverton Park, and Kennedy Park. The mission of the centers is to provide a positive, productive, and safe environment for students to receive assistance with homework. There is great need in the neighborhoods as many parents are not fluent in English and have a difficult time assisting with homework. We work primarily with children grades 3-12, but we are also a resource for Adult Education students and all community members.
Our primary focus is assisting students with homework, but we try to supplement their education by doing art projects, playing educational games, and reading with them. Volunteers with specific interests they would like to teach often lead these supplementary activities. As a volunteer, you have the option of working with the coordinators of each center to define what role you would like to have. If you are interested in volunteering at the study centers, fill out one of our volunteer applications today or contact Emily Mancini-Fitch for more information!
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To get started, complete an application and background check form. After your submit your application, you will be contacted about setting up your volunteer orientation.
Why Volunteer?
- You will have the opportunity to work with multicultural students that is unique particularly in Maine.
- We have tutoring opportunities to fit (almost) all schedules! We also have special short-term projects throughout the year.
- We provide orientation and training for all new volunteers. All you have to bring is yourself and a positive attitude!
- While you may work independently with students, your efforts are part of a larger Study Center team effort to help students of all ages thrive academically and socially.
- This is an opportunity for you to: tap into your previous career, show off your talents, share your skills, knowledge, and life experiences with the next generation. What was something you wish someone had told or done for YOU when you were a student?
Our Community PartnersThe PHA Study Centers have been extremely lucky to have continual support from many community partners and below are just a few:
Bowdoin College Boys & Girls Club of Southern Maine Goodwill NNE Americorp VISTA & MLC Greater Portland Health Mayo Street Parks NAACP Portland Branch Portland Adult Education Rippleffect United Way University of Southern Maine Is your group interested in volunteering? Contact Emily Mancini-Fitch today for more information! |
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