Herb Basset Home - Pen Pal Associate

  • The Pen Pall Associate will write letters to Long Term Care residents in order to develop relationships, increase social interaction, and prevent loneliness.
  • They develop new relationships and provide an activity and purposeful interaction they will look forward to. Will keep volunteers engaged and to give a feeling of giving back to the community.

Commitment and Delivery

 

  • Write a positive short letter or card and send once a month or more to each resident you are paired with for a minimum of three months.