Friendly Letter Writer

Letters Against Isolation

This is a year-round virtual opportunity. Frequency, number of hours, and schedule are up to you.

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!

Additional Details

Students need to register separately for community service hour verification. Keep in touch with your liaison and submit photos of your letters throughout your service.

Who We Are

Letters Against Isolation was founded in 2020 by teenage sisters, Shreya and Saffron, who began writing letters to seniors during the COVID-19 lockdowns. What started as a simple way to bring comfort during a lonely time quickly grew into a global movement.

Today, LAI is a volunteer-run 501(c)(3) nonprofit connecting tens of thousands of seniors with caring letter-writers across the U.S., Canada, the U.K., and Australia. Our mission is simple: send real letters that help seniors feel more connected to the world around them. We believe in the power of small, kind gestures to brighten someone’s day and remind them they’re not alone.

What We Do

We organize volunteers of all ages to send personal, uplifting letters to seniors in care homes and community programs. Since 2020, our community has mailed more than 1 million letters in over 40 languages, helping isolated seniors feel remembered, valued, and connected.

How to Get Involved

After signing up, you'll receive weekly updates and access to our online portal, where you can pledge letters to senior care facilities and programs locally and around the world.

Highlights/Requirements

Write friendly letters with a personal touch through sharing your stories, experiences, and interests. These unique-to-you messages help the reader feel connected.
Keep it positive, avoiding sensitive topics that might make the reader feel sad or excluded.
You'll be responsible for your own supplies and postage.
Write your letters first, then log into our web portal to choose from our list of active requests. This list is updated regularly; please don't pledge your letters until you're ready to mail them.