Opportunities From: VolunteerME Southern Maine

Volunteer: Friendly Letter Writer

SEND SMILES AND SUNSHINE: WRITE A LETTER TO A SENIOR CITIZEN

Are you someone who loves writing thoughtful, upbeat letters? Want to volunteer from wherever you live, work, or play?

Turn your small talk into connection. A simple, sincere letter can brighten a senior’s day more than you know.

Join Letters Against Isolation, a volunteer-run project bringing joy to seniors in aged care homes and programs across the U.S., Canada, the U.K., and Australia. Since 2020, our volunteers have mailed over one million cheerful, one-of-a-kind handwritten letters in dozens of languages!

WHAT YOU'LL DO Write friendly, personal letters addressed to a “Friend” Share a little about your life, a story, or a hobby—keep it light and conversational Mail your completed letters to a senior care facility or program from our list of active requests That’s it! Most seniors aren’t able to reply, so think of this as a one-time act of kindness

This is not a pen pal or greeting card program. Your words are what matter most!

WHAT TO EXPECT Flexible: Write any time, from anywhere Meaningful: Every letter is read, appreciated, and cherished Independent: We don’t have an office or phone—just an amazing online volunteer community Structured: Follow our step-by-step process to match your letters with active requests Low Cost: Volunteers provide postage, envelopes, and writing materials Student service hours: Available through our student program. Register to work one-on-one with a Community Service Liaison as you write NEXT STEPS

Visit lettersagainstisolation.com and choose your option from the top of the page:

→ Individual → Student → Group → Educator QUESTIONS?

Check out our FAQ for details on mailing, group participation, service hours, and more.

Your words will make all the difference. Join us today and help spread joy... one letter at a time!

Organization: Letters Against Isolation

SEND SMILES AND SUNSHINE: WRITE A LETTER TO A SENIOR CITIZEN

Are you someone who loves writing thoughtful, upbeat letters? Want to volunteer from wherever you live, work, or play?

Turn your small talk into connection. A simple, sincere letter can brighten a senior’s day more than you know.

Join Letters Against Isolation, a volunteer-run project bringing joy to seniors in aged care homes and programs across the U.S., Canada, the U.K., and Australia. Since 2020, our volunteers have mailed over one million cheerful, one-of-a-kind handwritten letters in dozens of languages!

WHAT YOU'LL DO Write friendly, personal letters addressed to a “Friend” Share a little about your life, a story, or a hobby—keep it light and conversational Mail your completed letters to a senior care facility or program from our list of active requests That’s it! Most seniors aren’t able to reply, so think of this as a one-time act of kindness

This is not a pen pal or greeting card program. Your words are what matter most!

WHAT TO EXPECT Flexible: Write any time, from anywhere Meaningful: Every letter is read, appreciated, and cherished Independent: We don’t have an office or phone—just an amazing online volunteer community Structured: Follow our step-by-step process to match your letters with active requests Low Cost: Volunteers provide postage, envelopes, and writing materials Student service hours: Available through our student program. Register to work one-on-one with a Community Service Liaison as you write NEXT STEPS

Visit lettersagainstisolation.com and choose your option from the top of the page:

→ Individual → Student → Group → Educator QUESTIONS?

Check out our FAQ for details on mailing, group participation, service hours, and more.

Your words will make all the difference. Join us today and help spread joy... one letter at a time!

Organization: Letters Against Isolation

Opportunity Type: Volunteer

Date: Is Ongoing

Zip Code: 04107

Allow Groups: Yes