How you can help

BLOOD DONOR

Blood donors needed at Memorial Blood Center’s donor centers. Must meet eligibility requirements. Call 651-332-7000. Minimum age is 16. www.mbc.org/

CARD MAKERS

Gifts for Seniors serves isolated elders in the community. Help create handmade cards. Cards accepted and needed throughout the year. Great opportunity for groups or families. www.giftsforseniors.org/

DRIVERS

Help Community Emergency Service with Meals on Wheels routes in south and north Minneapolis. Pick up meals at 10:30 a.m. Deliver to five to eight seniors. Finish shift at noon. www.cesmn.org/

BOARD MEMBER

TWIN CITY MODEL RAILROAD MUSEUM

The Twin City Model Railroad Museum in St. Paul provides fun for all ages. Assist during the hours it’s open in events, cleaning and maintenance, social media and more. www.tcmrm.org/

WINTER BREAK CARE KITS

Help high school students in Project for Pride in Living’s programs by collecting items for care kits. The kits are to celebrate hard work and completion of fall classes. Staff will provide a list of specific items for the kits. Collect and deliver kits by Dec. 18. www.ppl-inc.org/

VIRTUAL MOCK INTERVIEWERS

MAIL DELIVERY

Help deliver the mail to care center residents at Lyngblomsten in St. Paul. Assist Tuesdays through Saturdays in the late morning. www.lyngblomsten.org/

MENTOR

Become a mentor with Big Brothers Big Sisters. You will be matched with a youth and spend time one-on-one or in small-group settings to have fun, explore new interests, etc. Opportunities across the metro area. http://www.bigstwincities.org/

DONATION DRIVE

MEAL SERVICE

Help prepare and serve meals at Catholic Charities in Minneapolis and St. Paul. You may be asked to help with some cleanup during service. www.cctwincities.org/

FAMILY VOLUNTEERING

Opportunities suitable for young children. Doing Good Together helps people raise compassionate and socially conscious children through family volunteerism. www.doinggoodtogether.org

TAX SEASON ASSISTANT

RECEPTIONIST

Walk-In Counseling Center in Minneapolis provides high-quality counseling to people with urgent needs. Must have good interpersonal skills. Some background in psychology or the social sciences is helpful. Commit to a regular evening or afternoon shift for at least six months. walkin.org/

INTERIOR PAINTING

Wingspan Life Resources serves adults with developmental disabilities. Help needed with some painting at the group home in Woodbury. Painting supplies provided. Great group opportunity. www.wingspanlife.org/

OPEN ARMS