The Senior Pen Pal Program connects volunteers with older adults who would enjoy exchanging letters. Volunteers and seniors are paired and communicate through handwritten letters, cards, or emails depending on preference.

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The goal is to create genuine, ongoing connections. Volunteers might share stories about their daily lives, hobbies, books they enjoy, or ask about the senior’s life experiences, memories, and interests.

 

Many seniors have incredible stories and wisdom to share, and letter writing provides a comfortable, low-pressure way to build meaningful relationships across generations.

Letters can be as simple as a friendly greeting, a seasonal card, or a thoughtful message checking in. Over time, these small acts of kindness often grow into treasured friendships.

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How to Sign Up for a Pen Pal: 

If you, or someone you know, would like to receive letters in our pen pal program, please feel free to fill out our form here or send an email to agingwithintentionorg@gmail.com

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How to Sign Residents Up (Living Facilities):

If you are a facility wanting to enroll your residents, fill out our Facility Form here, or send an email to agingwithintentionorg@gmail.com. Please do not include any HIPAA protected, medical, or personal information about residents.

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How to Volunteer

All volunteers are eligible for volunteer hours, signed off on an official letter head. ​

Each physical letter is two (2) hours of volunteer time. Each email letter is one (1) hour of volunteer time. 

 

If you are interested in being a volunteer pen pal there are two ways to sign up:

 

Sign up on JustServe.org or fill out our Google Form.

 

Physical Mail: No physical addresses are ever shared with senders or recipients. All mail gets sent to a central location for review, then forwarded to the intended pen pal. 

 

Email: No email addresses are ever shared to senders or recipients. All emails will be forwarded to a central inbox for review, then forwarded to the intended pen pal. 

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