How you can help

The American Sewing Guild seeks to advance sewing as a life skill, including educating youth about sewing. They hold sewing events that benefit veterans, cancer and Alzheimer’s patients, homeless, preemies and more. asg-mpls-stpaul.org

Help the Redemption Project mentor men in prison. The program helps to reduce recidivism by offering mentoring opportunities and employment upon release. Communicate by email until release, and then continue the relationship in person. Training provided. redemptionproject.org

Help at Your Door transports seniors to appointments or errands, with volunteers using their own cars. Drive as little as two times a month or as often as you’d like, on a weekday schedule that you determine. helpatyourdoor.org

Help the Amherst H. Wilder Foundation deliver Meals on Wheels in St. Paul. Work solo, with a friend or family member, or with a work or community group. 10:30 a.m.-11:30 a.m. shifts weekly. Many openings are for downtown St. Paul routes. Ages 18 and older. On-call weekday shifts are open. wilder.org

The American Bear Association is dedicated to promoting a better understanding of black bears and all wildlife through education, observation and experience. It operates a center in Orr, Minn., with a wide range of tasks — guest service, office, maintenance, event management, fundraising and more. americanbear.org

Planting People Growing Justice Leadership Institute works to promote reading and increase diversity in books through education, training and community outreach. Consider hosting a book drive with family, friends, coworkers or faith communities. ppgjli.org

The lunch program of the Salvation Army serves families and individuals in St. Paul. Prepare and cook meals as well as serve cafeteria-style. Shifts available from 10-2 p.m. or noon-3 p.m. Mon., Tue., Thu., Fri. salvationarmynorth.org

Help deliver mail to Care Center residents at Lyngblomsten in St. Paul. Tuesday through Saturday mornings. lyngblomsten.org

Help Ruff Start Rescue save lives of at-risk animals. Filing, recording and storing donations, cleaning and organizing ad-hoc projects. One- to four-hour shifts, MWF in Princeton, Minn. ruffstartrescue.org

Help FamilyWise Services at its St. Paul location. Assist with outdoor areas at the facility, yard work, playground cleaning. Weekdays. familywiseservices.org

Help Literacy Minnesota to assist with teaching adults who are learning English, computer skills, preparing for citizenship or the GED. No experience or diploma needed; training provided. Must be 18 or older. Mornings, two to three hours a week for at least three months.

Help River Valley Riders provide therapeutic horseback riding opportunities for people with special needs. Horse leader and side walker needed. You don’t need horse experience to assist at these sessions, just a willingness to learn. Must be comfortable around horses. Training provided. rivervalleyriders.org