Volunteer: Help us connect with aged care homes and senior programs to reach more senior citizens!HELP US REACH MORE SENIORS
SHARE OUR PROGRAM WITH A CARE FACILITY
Do you know someone who works at a nursing home, assisted living facility, Meals on Wheels program, hospice, or senior center? We’d love your help spreading the word about Letters Against Isolation! We organize volunteers of all ages to handwrite friendly, conversational letters to senior citizens. We’re actively expanding our outreach in Hawaii and are looking for senior programs that would benefit from receiving kind, personal mail. If you're personally connected to a facility (as a volunteer, employee, or family member), we encourage you to reach out to them and share our website! Refer a Care Facility Read Our StoryPlease don’t sign up on a facility’s behalf. A staff member, such as an activity director, volunteer coordinator, or program manager, must complete the request form themselves. Agency: Letters Against Isolation HELP US REACH MORE SENIORS
SHARE OUR PROGRAM WITH A CARE FACILITY
Do you know someone who works at a nursing home, assisted living facility, Meals on Wheels program, hospice, or senior center? We’d love your help spreading the word about Letters Against Isolation! We organize volunteers of all ages to handwrite friendly, conversational letters to senior citizens. We’re actively expanding our outreach in Hawaii and are looking for senior programs that would benefit from receiving kind, personal mail. If you're personally connected to a facility (as a volunteer, employee, or family member), we encourage you to reach out to them and share our website! Refer a Care Facility Read Our StoryPlease don’t sign up on a facility’s behalf. A staff member, such as an activity director, volunteer coordinator, or program manager, must complete the request form themselves. Agency: Letters Against Isolation Need Type: Volunteer Date: Runs Until Oct 31, 2025 Zip Code: 96795 Allow Groups: No |
Volunteer: Volunteer from Home: Write Friendly Letters to Seniors!SEEKING VOLUNTEER LETTER WRITERS:
SPREAD JOY, CONNECTION AND SMILES!
Are you passionate about spreading joy and brightening someone's day? Do you enjoy writing friendly letters and want to join a virtual project? Are you looking for a team project or a meaningful event activity? Become a volunteer and make a meaningful difference for seniors in care homes and programs in Hawaii and across the country. WHAT WE DO We’re a volunteer-run organization sending cheerful, personal, one-of-a-kind handwritten letters to seniors in Canada, the US, the UK and Australia. Since April 2020, we’ve delivered joy in over 30 languages worldwide! WHAT WE OFFER ➙ A chance to brighten a senior’s day. ➙ Flexible volunteering from anywhere, anytime, year-round. ➙ Community service hour verification for students (separate registration required). ➙ Tips for writing meaningful letters. ➙ An inclusive environment welcoming all ages and abilities. IMPORTANT DETAILS FOR VOLUNTEERS ➙ Write friendly, one-of-a-kind letters addressed to a “Friend.” ➙ Mail your letters to our partner facilities. ➙ Commit to a destination facility only after your letters are ready to mail. ➙ Facilities list refreshes every two weeks with new requests. ➙ Expenses include postage, writing materials, and envelopes (send multiple letters in one envelope to save on postage). ➙ Not a pen pal program—most seniors cannot reply. ➙ LAI has no staff, physical office or phone. HOW YOU CAN HELP ➙ Commit to writing letters regularly. Quality over quantity. ➙ Share personal stories to make your letters unique. ➙ Avoid sensitive topics like religion, health, politics and holidays. ➙ Focus on positivity and connection. ➙ Write in English or 30+ other languages, including French and Chinese. ➙ Handcrafted cards are welcome but not required. Your handwritten message matters most! ➙ Organize group letter-writing activities or events with friends, coworkers, schools or libraries. ➙ Spread the word to friends, family and local senior centers. ➙ Connect with us on LinkedIn or Instagram. WHY VOLUNTEER WITH US? ➙ Send smiles to seniors who may be feeling isolated or lonely. ➙ Be part of a compassionate, inclusive community. ➙ Experience the satisfaction of knowing your words make a difference. GET STARTED ➙ Visit https://www.lettersagainstisolation.com/ and choose INDIVIDUAL, GROUP, or STUDENT registration. ➙ Students seeking service credit: Review our guidelines, complete the student registration form and submit photos of your letters for verification. Earn one hour of credit for every four approved letters.Join us in spreading kindness and smiles to senior citizens. Your words will make all the difference!Agency: Letters Against Isolation SEEKING VOLUNTEER LETTER WRITERS:
SPREAD JOY, CONNECTION AND SMILES!
Are you passionate about spreading joy and brightening someone's day? Do you enjoy writing friendly letters and want to join a virtual project? Are you looking for a team project or a meaningful event activity? Become a volunteer and make a meaningful difference for seniors in care homes and programs in Hawaii and across the country. WHAT WE DO We’re a volunteer-run organization sending cheerful, personal, one-of-a-kind handwritten letters to seniors in Canada, the US, the UK and Australia. Since April 2020, we’ve delivered joy in over 30 languages worldwide! WHAT WE OFFER ➙ A chance to brighten a senior’s day. ➙ Flexible volunteering from anywhere, anytime, year-round. ➙ Community service hour verification for students (separate registration required). ➙ Tips for writing meaningful letters. ➙ An inclusive environment welcoming all ages and abilities. IMPORTANT DETAILS FOR VOLUNTEERS ➙ Write friendly, one-of-a-kind letters addressed to a “Friend.” ➙ Mail your letters to our partner facilities. ➙ Commit to a destination facility only after your letters are ready to mail. ➙ Facilities list refreshes every two weeks with new requests. ➙ Expenses include postage, writing materials, and envelopes (send multiple letters in one envelope to save on postage). ➙ Not a pen pal program—most seniors cannot reply. ➙ LAI has no staff, physical office or phone. HOW YOU CAN HELP ➙ Commit to writing letters regularly. Quality over quantity. ➙ Share personal stories to make your letters unique. ➙ Avoid sensitive topics like religion, health, politics and holidays. ➙ Focus on positivity and connection. ➙ Write in English or 30+ other languages, including French and Chinese. ➙ Handcrafted cards are welcome but not required. Your handwritten message matters most! ➙ Organize group letter-writing activities or events with friends, coworkers, schools or libraries. ➙ Spread the word to friends, family and local senior centers. ➙ Connect with us on LinkedIn or Instagram. WHY VOLUNTEER WITH US? ➙ Send smiles to seniors who may be feeling isolated or lonely. ➙ Be part of a compassionate, inclusive community. ➙ Experience the satisfaction of knowing your words make a difference. GET STARTED ➙ Visit https://www.lettersagainstisolation.com/ and choose INDIVIDUAL, GROUP, or STUDENT registration. ➙ Students seeking service credit: Review our guidelines, complete the student registration form and submit photos of your letters for verification. Earn one hour of credit for every four approved letters.Join us in spreading kindness and smiles to senior citizens. Your words will make all the difference!Agency: Letters Against Isolation Need Type: Volunteer Date: Is Ongoing Zip Code: 96816 Allow Groups: Yes |