diff --git a/.github/stale.yml b/.github/stale.yml
index 8055777d..1ddb59e7 100644
--- a/.github/stale.yml
+++ b/.github/stale.yml
@@ -7,6 +7,7 @@ exemptLabels:
   - bug
   - urgent
   - necessary
+  - help wanted
 # Label to use when marking an issue as stale
 staleLabel: stale
 # Comment to post when marking an issue as stale. Set to `false` to disable