Letters Against Isolation

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Activities involved
Community Outreach Companion/Visitor ESL Support or Instruction Letter Writing Peer Support Social Work Translation Volunteer Coordination Writing
Skills required
Bilingual Copy Writing Counselling ESL Event Coordination Event Planning Fundraising HR Management Mentoring Sharing Personal Experience Supervising Teaching Tutoring Visiting Volunteer Engagement
Requirements:
  • Other
Also required for this position: You'll need to finalize your registration as an individual, group our student by completing a brief intake form that's accessible through our website. Once submitted, you'll receive an email with further instructions for accessing our user portal.
Languages Needed:

We primarily write in English, but seniors request letters in other languages: Arabic, Assyrian, Bengali, Chinese, Croatian, Dari, Dutch, Filipino, Finnish, French, German, Greek, Gujarati, Haitian Creole, Hindi, Iranian, Italian, Korean, Pashto, Persian, Polish, Portuguese, Russian, Spanish, Tagalog, Tamil, Telugu, Thai, Ukrainian, Vietnamese (subject to change)

  • Work remotely
  • Flexible in schedule
  • Good for families
  • Good for groups
  • Good for youth

Volunteer from Home: Write Friendly Letters to Seniors!

Ongoing 
SEEKING VOLUNTEER LETTER-WRITERS: SPREAD JOY, CONNECTION AND SMILES! 
Do you love writing personal letters and making others feel special? We’re looking for compassionate volunteers to write heartfelt, meaningful letters to brighten the days of seniors in care homes.  

WHAT WE DO 
We’re an all-volunteer organization dedicated to sending cheerful, personal, handwritten letters to seniors in aged care facilities. Our writers have delivered joy to elders worldwide since April 2020!

WHO WE'RE LOOKING FOR: 
 ➙ Enjoys writing unique, friendly letters that connect with the reader.
 ➙ Shares personal stories and experiences to create a bond through writing.
 ➙ Committed to spreading positivity and kindness while avoiding sensitive topics (holidays, religion, health, mobility, politics, social).
 ➙ Can mail letters on a regular basis, either individually or as part of a group.
 ➙ (OPTIONAL) Can write in one of 30 different languages in addition to English, including Arabic, Chinese, Dutch, French, German, Greek, Italian, Portuguese or Russian.

WHY VOLUNTEER WITH US? 
 ➙ Make a real difference in the lives of isolated seniors.
 ➙ Enjoy the flexibility to write from anywhere, on your own schedule.
 ➙ Experience the joy of knowing your words bring comfort and smiles.

HOW IT WORKS 
 ➙ Register, write, and send letters to one of our partner facilities.
 ➙ Letters are addressed to “Dear Friend” – each one is a standalone act of kindness, with no ongoing commitment to or from the recipient, allowing you to share joy one letter at a time.
 ➙ You can save on postage by sending several different letters to one location in a single envelope.

GET STARTED 
 ➙ Visit our website at https://www.lettersagainstisolation.com/ and choose the registration option that applies to you: INDIVIDUAL, GROUP or STUDENT (for students requesting community service hour verification, including student clubs).
 ➙ Write some friendly letters!
 ➙ When you're ready to mail them, log into our web portal and choose a destination facility.
 ➙ Connect with us on social media: LinkedIn • Instagram • Facebook 
 ➙ Contact Lindsay if you have questions at any point during your service.

STUDENT COMMUNITY SERVICE PROGRAM
 ➙ Letters Against Isolation welcomes teachers, students, and student groups!
 ➙ Students who don't need supervision or signed documentation to record their hours can register as an individual and volunteer independently. 
 ➙ Students requesting official documentation for community service credit should review our Community Service Guidelines and then complete our Student Registration Form. You’ll work 1:1 with a member of our Student Liaison Team. You will be asked to submit photos of your work for verification. We award ONE hour of community service credit for every FOUR letters written & sent that meet our guidelines.
 ➙ Student clubs and organizations should reach out to Lindsay to discuss options.
 ➙ Teachers can register as a GROUP and reach out to Lindsay for support with their classroom activities.

JOIN US IN SPREADING KINDNESS, CONNECTION, AND SMILES—ONE LETTER AT A TIME! 
SIGN UP TODAY AND MAKE A DIFFERENCE!
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Additional Details & Skills Required
You’ll need to supply postage to mail your letters to Canada, the US, the UK or Australia.
Why should you volunteer for this opportunity?
Build skills in empathy and communication. Practice writing and language skills. Feel connected to your community. Volunteer from home on your own schedule for the amount of time that works best for you. Community service verification and 1-on-1 supervision for students through our student volunteer program. Support for teachers and group events. Team building activity through service to others.
Activities involved
Community Outreach Companion/Visitor ESL Support or Instruction Letter Writing Peer Support Social Work Translation Volunteer Coordination Writing
Skills required
Bilingual Copy Writing Counselling ESL Event Coordination Event Planning Fundraising HR Management Mentoring Sharing Personal Experience Supervising Teaching Tutoring Visiting Volunteer Engagement
Requirements:
  • Other
Also required for this position: You'll need to finalize your registration as an individual, group our student by completing a brief intake form that's accessible through our website. Once submitted, you'll receive an email with further instructions for accessing our user portal.
Languages Needed:

We primarily write in English, but seniors request letters in other languages: Arabic, Assyrian, Bengali, Chinese, Croatian, Dari, Dutch, Filipino, Finnish, French, German, Greek, Gujarati, Haitian Creole, Hindi, Iranian, Italian, Korean, Pashto, Persian, Polish, Portuguese, Russian, Spanish, Tagalog, Tamil, Telugu, Thai, Ukrainian, Vietnamese (subject to change)

  • Remote or online
  • Flexible in schedule
  • Good for families
  • Good for groups
  • Good for youth