How you can help

Living Well Disability Services provides residential and customized services to people impacted by disabilities. Assist in group homes in the metro area for fall yard work. Raking, trimming, weeping. livingwell.org

Help the Salvation Army in the food pantry. Pack boxes, unload food deliveries and stock shelves. Multiple locations in the metro area. Numerous weekday shifts. salvationarmynorth.org

Open Arms of Minnesota prepares and delivers meals to people suffering from life-threatening illnesses. Opportunities are for farm workers — composting, seeding crops, mulching, weeding and harvesting. Several locations in Minneapolis, St. Paul and Afton. Flexible scheduling. openarmsmn.org

Gifts for Seniors supports isolated seniors through social visits. Assist by serving on the board of directors. giftsforseniors.org

Help Christian Life Ministries New Day Thrift Store sort donations, price merchandise and tag clothes at the thrift store in Little Canada. Children under 13 may volunteer with an adult. Flexible scheduling. Proceeds benefit the New Day Pregnancy and Family Resource Center. clmonline.org

The Twin City Model Railroad Museum provides fun for all ages. Assist with open hours, events, cleaning and maintenance, social media and more. St. Paul area. tcmrm.org

The Tips Outdoors Foundation provides fun hands-on outdoor educational experiences for youth and families. They train Certified Outdoor Mentors who share their outdoor skill and knowledge of traditional outdoor activities with youth and families to help build family values. tipsoutdoors.org

Help Neighborhood Network for Seniors provide transportation to medical appointments. Or deliver groceries or run errands for a St. Paul senior who is living independently but unable to drive. Four hours a month can help an older neighbor continue living in the home they love. Flexible scheduling. neighborhoodnetworkforseniors.org

Assist Bolder Options two to four hours a week for one year. Engage in running and biking activities with your mentee. Learn to live a healthy lifestyle together. bolderoptions.org

SparkPath (formerly Success Beyond the Classroom) works to ignite curiosity and learning among students through various events and conferences. Examples: Knowledge Bowl, Young Authors Conference and Creativity Festival. Wide range of opportunities available. sparkpath.org

Achieve Twin Cities helps inspire and equip young people for careers, college and life. Seeking people from a wide range of professional backgrounds to share their expertise with high school students at various career events. achievetwincities.org

StartAnew works with BIPOC women and girls who have been impacted by the justice system. Reunite families, eliminate recidivism and allow women to become role models in their communities. Numerous opportunities available. startanewmn.org