Volunteer: Volunteer from Home: Write Friendly Letters to Seniors!SEND SMILES AND SUNSHINE: BECOME A VOLUNTEER LETTER-WRITER TODAY! 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 here in Passaic County and across the globe. 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 Spanish, Chinese, Arabic, Bengali, German, Greek, Gujarati, Haitian Creole, Italian, Mandarin, Portuguese and Ukrainian. ➙ 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.* Note: to participate in this opportunity, please "Respond" here on volunteerpassaic.org AND register as a volunteer on our website. Reach out to Lindsay with any questions. Thanks! Join us in spreading kindness and smiles to senior citizens. Your words will make all the difference!Agency: Letters Against Isolation SEND SMILES AND SUNSHINE: BECOME A VOLUNTEER LETTER-WRITER TODAY! 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 here in Passaic County and across the globe. 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 Spanish, Chinese, Arabic, Bengali, German, Greek, Gujarati, Haitian Creole, Italian, Mandarin, Portuguese and Ukrainian. ➙ 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.* Note: to participate in this opportunity, please "Respond" here on volunteerpassaic.org AND register as a volunteer on our website. Reach out to Lindsay with any questions. Thanks! Join us in spreading kindness and smiles to senior citizens. Your words will make all the difference!Agency: Letters Against Isolation Opportunity Type: Volunteer Date: Is Ongoing Zip Code: 07470 Allow Groups: Yes |