Study Center Donations

​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 (please, don't just leave them outside our door).

Accepted Donation Items

Cards/Card/Board Games
Coloring Books
School Supplies
Calculators
Erasers
Backpacks
White Glue
Clay & Play-Dough
Craft Foam
Markers
Colored Pencils
Paint (washable)
Canvases/Art Paper
Culturally Diverse Books

Volunteering in the Study Centers

We are glad you are interested in volunteering! We have 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. 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.

Individuals:
If you are interested in volunteering at the study centers, fill out one of our volunteer applications today!

Groups
For group service projects in our communities, contact Emily Mancini-Fitch today for more information! 

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 Partners

The 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 AmeriCorps
Greater Portland Health
Mayo Street Arts
NAACP Portland
Portland Adult Education
Rippleffect
United Way of Southern Maine
University of Southern Maine