Teacher & Recraft
Store Hours:
Tuesday: 3:00pm - 5:30pm
Wednesday: 1:00pm - 5:30pm
Thursday: 1:00pm - 5:30pm
Saturday: 9:00am-2:00pm
A Free Resource Hub for Teachers: Transforming Surplus Supplies into Valuable Tools for Our Schools
Thousands of Maine students begin school each year without necessary school supplies. In turn, teachers are spending on average of $750 of their personal money to fulfill those student's needs.
YOU can help change that!
Supply Donations
Please review our donation guidelines to see what products we accept. These are subject to change based on what we need the most. If you have questions, don’t hesitate to reach out. You can email us at office@ruths.org or call the teacher store at 207-699-5565.
Public donation days occur on the 3rd Friday of the month from 9:00am-2:00pm at 39 Blueberry Road, Portland.
If you are requesting pick-up services for your donation, we do require a monetary donation to cover operational costs.
Be aware that we maintain the right to refuse pick-up and require 2 weeks in advance notice for scheduling.
High Priority Items
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One subject notebooks
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Composition notebooks
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Dry erase board erasers
Volunteer Coordinator
We are looking for a volunteer who will be the contact for ALL volunteers, including business groups, individuals, special needs groups, school groups, and individuals needing to fulfill community service requirements. This person will monitor the assigned email address to respond to inquiries from potential volunteers and will be responsible for scheduling the volunteers and ensuring staff knows when to expect them. Estimated commitment is 5-10 hours per week
Current Opportunities
Volunteer
3Rs believes that volunteers are VITAL to the success of our organization and our mission of providing the tools students need to be successful academically.
We believe volunteers bring optimism, customer service, create positive energy, and share diverse backgrounds and experiences that make our mission successful and our organization stronger.
Volunteers create an enhanced experience for our teachers.
GENERAL NOTES REGARDING VOLUNTEERS:
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Volunteer opportunities are for individuals 18 and older.
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We also have opportunities for individual high school students, corporate and other groups and those needing to fill community service hours. Please email office@ruths.org for more information.
Time Commitment:
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Volunteer opportunities require minimum 2 hour shifts.
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Tue.-Thur. from 10:00-5:00 and Fri. from 10:00-2:00.
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Clothing + Safety:
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Closed-toed shoes are required for safety reasons. We recommend comfortable shoes, such as sneakers. We also recommend dressing in layers as the warehouse can be chilly for most of the year.
How To Give
Send a Check
Ruth's Reusable Resources
39 Blueberry Road
Portland, Maine 04012
Other Ways to Get Involved!
Explore how you can grow your impact on Maine’s teachers and classrooms with your team.
Online Campaign
Host a virtual fundraiser.
To host a virtual fundraiser, we set up a page that is specific to you! This option allows you to share out the page to your business audience, your family, and your friends. Previously, we’ve had companies use this as a fun competition for a good cause! This can be shared on social media to add even more fun.
If you are interested in sponsoring an online fundraiser, please contact development@ruths.org
Product + Supplies
Host a supply drive.
Set up a collection point within your building or campus for employees and customers to drop off their brand new school supplies! You can get a specific bin from us for the duration of your collection and when it’s over, schedule a time to stop by and drop off your treasures!
To host your supply drive, please contact development@ruths.org and we will coordinate your collection bins and drop off date.
Volunteer
We would love to partner with your corporate group to meet your volunteering and community goals! Your team can help us complete vital day-to-day projects such as stocking the shelves and sorting books, or we can work together to fulfill your company's goals and ideas! Take a moment to fill out this survey below to help us better partner with you.
Sponsor a Free Little Library
Transform your business into a community haven by sponsoring a Free Little Library! With the support of Ruth's volunteers, we’ll stock a dedicated bookshelf or cubby with a delightful selection of books for all ages, inviting readers to explore new material right in your space. Guests can enjoy a book while visiting or take one home to cherish. Together, we can inspire a love for reading and strengthen our community,
one page at a time!
To sponsor a FLL: contact
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