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How you can help

January 28, 2022 at 9:30PM
Afghan refugee children check out donated books in St. Paul. (Richard Tsong-Taatarii, Star Tribune/The Minnesota Star Tribune)

Donation drive

Drop off new and almost-new household goods to help settle Afghan families in new homes. Feb. 5, 10 a.m.-1 p.m., CHS Field Broadway Gate Plaza. Find a list of items needed or donate goods via Amazon.

Get kids on bikes

Free Bikes 4 Kidz provides bikes to those most in need. The public donates gently used bikes. Clean, refurbish and give a final quality control check to each donated bike. No prior bike maintenance experience required. Be a cleaner, prepper or mechanic. fb4k.org.

Emergency services

Provide critical services to ensure survivors have the support needed to rebuild their lives after tornadoes, floods, fires and other disasters. Salvation Army unit travels across Minnesota, North Dakota and even the country to serve. Training provided. salvationarmynorth.org.

Adopt a grandparent

Help Neighborhood Network for Seniors to visit with seniors. Visit, assist with errands, listen, provide support or enjoy a game of cards. neighborhoodnetworkforseniors.org.

Sing out

The Plymouth Rockers Performing Senior Chorus is celebrating their 31st year and is seeking new singers. Beginning Feb. 7, we will rehearse at St. Mary's of the Lake Catholic Church in Plymouth from 9:30 a.m. to noon. plymouthrockers.org.

Clinic volunteers

St. Mary's Health Clinics provide affordable, accessible quality health care to all individuals. Volunteer opportunities available: Spanish interpreter and registered nurse. Apple Valley location. stmaryshealthclinics.org/volunteer.

BWCA trip for teens

Ely Outfitting Company is sponsoring its third Boundary Waters Teen Essay Contest. The winner receives a fully outfitted, self-guided, five-day, canoe-camping adventure in the BWCAW. No parents or adult guides are allowed. elyoutfittingcompany.com/essaycontest.

Volunteer with a group

The Boys and Girls Clubs of the Twin Cities have locations across the Twin Cities. Assist with programming, maintenance or special events. Staff will work with your group to design an opportunity that will fit. boysandgirls.org.

Pack food boxes

Help the Salvation Army's Food Shelves packing boxes, unloading food deliveries and stocking the pantry. Weekdays, mornings or afternoons. Minneapolis and St. Paul locations. salvationarmynorth.org.

Medical screening

Help Union Gospel Mission Twin Cities with any type of medical background to help with medical screening of anyone entering the building in St. Paul. 7 days/week, 2.5 hour shifts. ugmtc.org.

Pack food

Join Feed My Starving Children for a food packing session in Chanhassen, Coon Rapids or Eagan. Meals are shipped to countries around the world. Two-hour shift. At each location, hours and days may differ. Minimum age is 5 years old. COVID-safe procedures are in place. fmsc.org.

Find more:

Hands-On Twin Cities offers a range of opportunities. Learn more about which groups need volunteers at handsontwincities.org or 612-379-4900.

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