Pen Pal & Live Video Communication Program
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Pen Pal Program
The pen pal program is a weekly activity where high school students and seniors in nursing homes write letters to each other about relatable past events, hobbies and interests, jokes, fun facts, and recent news (excluding COVID-19.) A volunteer will match with the same individual(s) for the
duration of their involvement in the program. In the case of residents who cannot send a letter in response, students may partake in a one-way system. These students will continue to send letters to the nursing homes but will receive none in return.
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Frequently Asked Questions (Pen Pal)
Live Video Communication Program
The live video communication program is a weekly activity where high school students and seniors in nursing homes call using online apps such as Zoom and FaceTime to encourage connections and foster new relationships for residents in need of social
interaction. We will discuss and arrange times and dates to best fit the needs of the student and resident. A volunteer will match with the same individual(s) for the duration of their involvement in the program.
Resources:
For members of the pen pal program, provided below are helpful resources. If you have any questions or concerns, please email us at alovinglink@gmail.com or send us a private message on the A Loving Link Discord server.
For members of the live video communication program, provided below are helpful resources. If you have any questions or concerns, please email us at alovinglink@gmail.com or send us a private message on the A Loving Link Discord server.
Do you prefer we write on paper or have
the paper printed out?
What do we write on the letters?
What is the process of getting my letter approved?
What does the mailing process look like?
What are the collection deadlines for?
How do I get my hours?
What do I do during the meeting?
Why haven't I heard back after enrolling
in the program for weeks?
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