THE GLUE STICKS THAT HOLD US TOGETHER

The small actions of our volunteers create a huge impact inside Portland’s classrooms. Every pencil, notebook, crayon, etc., that they touch will eventually wind up in the hands of a student who otherwise may not have had the tools they need to learn. Our volunteers don’t have to ask if they’re making a difference. They know they are.

EARN SHOPPING TRIPS

Teachers and local non-profits can earn shopping certificates by volunteering to pick up donations from local businesses and dropping them off at Schoolhouse Supplies. There is no minimum number of trips required, so contact us today to sign up and start earning free shopping trips!


 

 

GET INVOLVED

Front Desk at the Free Store
Friendly, outgoing volunteers are needed to staff the front desk of our Free Store for Teachers! Tasks include: checking teachers in, explaining shopping procedures, answering basic questions and helping with checkout.

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Free Store/Warehouse Assistants
Donations come in every day and we need your help getting them out on the shelves of the Free Store for Teachers! Tasks include: sorting, counting, organizing and stocking supplies.

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Pick Up Partner
Help keep the shelves of the Free Store for Teachers stocked by volunteering to pick up donations from various businesses and organizations throughout the Portland Metro area.

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Books for Kids – Hands On Greater Portland
Third Saturday of the month (Sept -May)
9:30am-12pm
Story books! Classics! Novels! Oh my! Join us each month as we sort through thousands of books donated by Powell’s Books in search of literature for children and young adults. For more information and to sign up, visit HandsOnPortland.org, click on “Project Calendar” and search for “Books for Kids.”

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School Supplies for Kids – Hands On Greater Portland
Second Thursday of the month (Sept- May) 6-7:30pm
Work together with other volunteers to count, sort and stock supplies for the Free Store for Teachers. For more information and to sign up, visit www.HandsOnPortland.org, click on “Project Calendar” and search for “Books for Kids.”

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Inventory Data Entry
Flexible – work from home!
We need computer-savvy volunteers to help manage our inventory database by entering donation and distribution information into our user-friendly online system.

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Be a Mascot for a Day!
Enthusiastic volunteers are needed to become our mascot, Pencil Pete, for various appearances throughout the year! Please note: Pencil Pete volunteers must be between 5'2 - 5'11 to fit in the costume.

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VOLUNTEER NOW
Email us to get started today.
POP QUIZ
How many hours have Schoolhouse Supplies volunteers worked since the Free Store opened in 2000?
VOLUNTEER RESOURCES
www.volunteermatch.org
www.handsonportland.org
www.volunteerhere.com