How you can help

Assist Little Free Libraries with its mission to share books. Hold a book drive at work, faith community, in a building or with a group. Staff assists in identifying Little Free Libraries in your area. littlefreelibrary.org

Great River Greening works to improve the Mississippi riverfront through on-the-ground projects, events and training. Individual and group projects include planting trees, removing invasive species and surveying bumblebee populations. greatrivergreening.org

Help Amherst H. Wilder Foundation to set up and tear down chairs and tables in the event center. Host many meetings and events. Must be able to lift and make a three-month commitment to be on the on-call list. wilder.org

Assist North Suburban Center for the Arts with various positions including events, community outreach, front desk and facility maintenance. Fridley location. northsuburbanarts.org

The Keystone Community Services food shelves are open and serving approximately 100 families daily. Assist with packing food boxes, unloading food deliveries, processing donations and stocking shelves. Weekdays, 8 a.m.-4 p.m.; 2- to 4-hour shifts. keystoneservices.org

The Camden Collective serves north Minneapolis with youth development, food share and community events. thecamdencollective.org

Interfaith Outreach and Community Partners serves the west metro area. Group needed to collect grade-specific supply kits for students returning to school in the fall. Staffers can assist you in determining appropriate items. iocp.org

Assist the Flying Pig Thrift Store in St. Paul with guests, organizing, pricing donations, creating and arranging displays, as well as performing other duties as assigned. Tuesday-Saturday. Training provided. flyingpigthrift.com

The Minneapolis Toy Library is a toy lending program for families with children up to age 5. A reasonable annual membership fee provides opportunities to have different and interesting toys for a child. Lending events are held four times a month in Richfield. Help check in and out, reshelving returned toys and more. mplstoylibrary.org

Help to ensure a positive shopping experience for Clothing Closet clients at Hallie Q. Brown Community Center in St. Paul. Provide service to shoppers. Sort and shelve clothing donations and track household items as needed. Weekly commitment, opportunities available on weekdays during business hours. hallieqbrown.org/site

Be a youth mentor with Bolder Options, 2-4 hours a week for one year. Engage in running and biking activities with your mentee. Learn to live a healthy lifestyle together. bolderoptions.org

Assist Neighborhood House in computer classes with students working toward digital literacy. Must be at least 18. One-hour opportunities in the mornings and evenings. neighborhoodhousemn.org