You can help

Get active

Reach for Resources serves individuals with disabilities and mental illness. Help with a variety of physical activities. Yoga, bowling, basketball, dance, hiking and more. reachforresources.org.

Mentor a kid

Assist Kids 'n Kinship by mentoring one student, half an hour a week, during the school day through the school-based program in Apple Valley, Eagan, Farmington or Rosemount. Work on spelling words, math, a science project, reading, journaling or enjoy lunch together. kidsnkinship.org.

Help transport blood

Help Memorial Blood Centers transport blood to area hospitals. Valid Minnesota license and good driving record required. Vehicle (mini-van or smaller) provided. mbc.org.

Yard work for seniors

Host an international student

AFS Intercultural Programs/USA is seeking host families in Minneapolis for international high school exchange students arriving this fall. These young people represent nearly 40 countries, including Kenya, Saudi Arabia, Turkey, Egypt, Denmark, Germany and more. afsusa.org/volunteer.

Recovery Corps

As alcohol and drug abuse rise, Recovery Corps is doubling in size and recruiting 100 members this fall. Corps members are trained to serve their community as recovery navigators or recovery project coordinators and are placed at local nonprofits and public entities where they provide additional capacity to help meet urgent needs. minnesotarecoverycorps.org.

Food rescue

Meals for youth

Prepare dinners for youth (ages 16-20) staying at the Lutheran Social Service Metro Homeless Youth Emergency shelter. Prepare meals off-site and deliver to the shelter. lssmn.org.

Coach Girls on the Run

Girls on the Run Minnesota (GOTR MN) seeks new volunteer coaches for its fall 2022 season to lead teams of 3rd-8th grade girls all over Minnesota. gotrmn.org/coach.

Donate a craft kit

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