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Published 10/10/25 11:07AM

Creative Writers Wanted: Share Letters, Stories, and Connection

Suncrest Hospice OKC
Hybrid, Volunteer must be in Oklahoma, US
I Want to Help

    • Details

    Available Times:
    Weekdays (daytime, evenings), Weekends (daytime, evenings)
    Time Commitment:
    A few hours per month
    Commitment Details:
    We ask that you would be willing to commit at least 2 hours per month to volunteering.
    Recurrence:
    Recurring
    Volunteers Needed:
    25
    Cause Areas:
    Mental Health, Volunteering
    Benefits:
    Training Provided
    Good For:
    Age 55+
    Participation Requirements:
    Driver’s License, Background Check, Attend Orientation
    Age Requirement:
    18+
    Other Requirements:
    Volunteers will need to have current auto insurance and be willing to complete a tuberculosis test.

    Description

    Do you love to write? Imagine how much your words could mean to someone navigating their final chapter.

    We’re seeking compassionate Pen Pal Volunteers to exchange letters with hospice patients, or simply write uplifting notes, poems, or short stories that brighten someone’s day.

    Some of our patients love receiving letters and responding in return, while others simply enjoy reading heartfelt words from new friends. You can send reflections, stories, questions, or even creative writing that sparks imagination and comfort.

    Perfect for:

    • Writers, poets, or journaling enthusiasts
    • People who want to connect through words
    • Anyone who believes kindness can travel through paper

    Options Available:

    • Two-way pen pal (correspondence back and forth with a patient)
    • One-way letter writing (write uplifting notes, fiction, or reflections for patients who enjoy receiving mail)

    Requirements:

    • Compassion, empathy, and reliability
    • Willingness to follow confidentiality and content guidelines
    • Ability to write at least one letter per month

    Your words have power to comfort, to inspire, and to remind others they are not alone. Join us in writing love and hope, one letter at a time.

    Location

    Hybrid
    Volunteer must be in Oklahoma, US
    Associated Location
    5100 N. Brookline Avenue, Suite 150, OKlahoma City, Oklahoma, US
    Suite 150

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