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Published 11/22/25 2:34PM

Pen Pals Needed!

Phinney Neighborhood Association
Remote, Volunteer can be anywhere in the world
I Want to Help

    • Details

    Available Times:
    Weekdays (daytime, evenings), Weekends (daytime, evenings)
    Recurrence:
    Recurring
    Volunteers Needed:
    12
    Cause Areas:
    Community Development, Seniors & Retirement, Volunteering
    Good For:
    Kids, Teens, Age 55+

    Description

    Help us connect with each other, in the old-fashioned way! Seniors are needed to help kids learn the art of letter writing, practice penmanship and communicate with an adult outside their household. And kids are needed to write back! Both get snail mail and a new friend in the process!

    We match up kids with seniors (or kids with other kids, if preferred), make introductions and send writing prompts. We currently have pen pals in 49 states, and are aiming to get participation from all 50 states, plus DC and Puerto Rico.

    Learn more and sign up: https://www.phinneycenter.org/pen-pal/

    Location

    Remote
    Volunteer can be anywhere in the world
    Associated Location
    Seattle, Washington, US

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