How you can help

Paint hallways in the Dorothy Day Residence in downtown St. Paul. Great group opportunity. Five to six hours Monday through Friday. Contribution toward supplies is not required but appreciated. cctwincities.org

Appetite for Change focuses on making fresh food available and accessible in north Minneapolis. Assist with youth and workforce development programs, meal boxes, urban agriculture and cooking workshops. afcmn.org

Blood donors needed at one of Memorial Blood Center’s donor centers. 1-1½ hours. Must meet eligibility requirements; call 651-332-7000 to determine eligibility. Minimum age is 16. mbc.org

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

Help Project for Pride in Living prepare and serve meals to youth enrolled in PPL’s Youth Program. 5-6 p.m. Tuesdays, St. Paul location. Meals can be cooked on-site in the kitchen or brought prepared and ready to serve. ppl-inc.org

Bridge to Basics deals with hygiene poverty by collaborating with local nonprofits to provide clients with daily essentials. Consider holding a drive in your workplace, faith community or other group. bridgetobasics.org

African Career Education & Resources works for systemic change that advances racial and economic equity in our communities. They work in the areas of health equity, economic and community development, housing justice, and civic engagement. A variety of opportunities are available. acerinc.org

Wingspan Life Resources serves adults with developmental and other disabilities. Help paint gourd birdhouses that will sold in a silent auction in spring. Birdhouses will be supplied. Volunteers bring painting supplies and artistic creativity. wingspanlife.org

Assist Community Emergency Service with Meals on Wheels. Routes are in south and north Minneapolis. Pick up meals at 10:30 a.m. and deliver to five to eight seniors. cesmn.org

The Amherst H. Wilder Foundation partners with St. Paul Public Schools on Achievement Plus, a classroom support program at Bruce Vento Elementary. Volunteers will help students K-5 and assist classroom teachers. Must be at least 18 years old. Training provided and background check required. wilder.org

Help Neighborhood Network for Seniors in giving lifts for medical appointments, deliver groceries or run errands for seniors who are living independently but unable to drive. Volunteers required four hours a month. Schedule is flexible. neighborhoodnetworkforseniors.org

Camp Odayin operates specifically for children with heart disease. Cabin counselors are needed for residential camps in Crosslake, Minn., and Elkhorn, Wis. Counselors will work in pairs, live in a cabin and supervise a group of six to eight campers. Training for the five-day camp session is provided. Full medical staff assistance on-site. Variety of dates available. campodayin.org

Walk-In Counseling Center in Minneapolis provides high-quality counseling to people with urgent needs. Coordinate services during clinic hours. Volunteers must have good interpersonal skills and commit to a regular evening or afternoon shift for at least six months. Some background in psychology or the social sciences is helpful. walkin.org

Trying to find opportunities suitable for young children? Doing Good Together helps people raise compassionate and socially conscious children through family volunteerism. doinggoodtogether.org