Ainsworth is committed to helping students turn mindful action into meaningful service. Throughout the school year, students and families will have opportunities to support our school and the greater Portland community.
Community service activities are held at different times throughout the year. All Ainsworth families are encouraged to participate, volunteer, or donate whenever they are able.
How Students Can Help
Depending on the project, students may help by:
- Labeling and placing collection bins in classrooms
- Emptying collection bins as needed
- Sorting and counting donated items
- Tracking which items are still needed
- Creating posters and flyers
- Writing announcements to share with the school community
- Helping deliver donations to community organizations
- Volunteering at age-appropriate events
- Brainstorming fundraising ideas
Student Council committees, teachers, school staff, PTA volunteers, and families may help coordinate these activities. Additional adult volunteers will be requested when needed.
Community Service Activities
Children’s Book Bank Annual Book Harvest
Ainsworth families collect new and gently used children’s books for The Children’s Book Bank at SMART Reading.
Donated books are cleaned, sorted, and distributed to children and schools throughout the Portland area. Books appropriate for babies, toddlers, elementary-age children, and middle-school students are welcome.
Portland Council PTA Clothing Center
The Portland Council PTA Clothing Center provides free clothing and shoes to PPS students and families in need. Ainsworth is assigned volunteer dates during the school year to help staff the Clothing Center.
Families may also donate funds to help purchase essential items. Ainsworth typically coordinates a clothing drive based on the Clothing Center’s greatest needs.
Learn more about the Portland Council PTA Clothing Center.
Ainsworth Clothing Closet
Ainsworth PTA maintains a free clothing closet on the Ainsworth campus. Families can find new or gently used:
- Pants, shirts, and sweaters
- Coats and shoes
- New socks and underwear
- Toiletries and personal-hygiene items
Information about upcoming Clothing Closet shopping dates will be shared with families throughout the school year.
Learn more about the Ainsworth Clothing Closet.
Ainsworth PTA Gift Drive
Each November and December, the Ainsworth community collects holiday gifts for local families.
Donation information and requested items will be shared closer to the start of the annual drive.
Get Involved
Would you like to volunteer, participate in a project, or learn more about Ainsworth’s community-service activities?
Contact the Community Service team at ainsworthcommunitysvc@gmail.com.