diff --git a/.github/stale.yml b/.github/stale.yml
index a071ce18a5f..5f903fb0189 100644
--- a/.github/stale.yml
+++ b/.github/stale.yml
@@ -7,6 +7,8 @@ exemptLabels:
   - pinned
   - security
   - "resolution/acknowledged"
+  - "help wanted"
+  - "good first issue"
 # 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