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Pen Pal Club - Help Our Residents Write Letters
ORGANIZATION: Byron Health Center
This opportunity is provided by VolunteerMatch's partner.
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- A group opportunity. Invite your friends.
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Spots available: 3
Join our Pen Pal Club and make a meaningful difference in the lives of our residents by helping them stay connected with friends, family, and fellow pen pals! As a volunteer, you'll assist residents in writing heartfelt letters - whether it's jotting down their thoughts, helping them craft responses, or simply offering a listening ear and a friendly conversation.
Help residents write, format, or type personal letters
Read incoming letters aloud if needed
Encourage storytelling, sharing memories, and building meaningful connections
Offer companionship and engage in light conversation
Your time and attention can brighten someone's day and reduce feelings of isolation. Plus, you’ll be part of a community that values connection, kindness, and heartfelt conversations.
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About Byron Health Center
Location:
1661 Beacon Street, Fort Wayne, IN 46805, US
Mission Statement
Byron Wellness Community provides an inclusive multi-generational community fostering purpose-filled lives by focusing on the individualized strengths of our family members.
Description
Byron Wellness Community is a non-profit organization providing compassionate care for individuals with complex medical, psychiatric, or developmental conditions. We offer long-term care, skilled nursing, memory care, physical and occupational therapy, and Licensed Assisted Living at Miller’s Place. Our specialized programs, including secured memory care neighborhoods and therapies like Cognitive Pathway Strategies and Horticulture Therapy, support residents with conditions such as dementia, mental illness, and intellectual disabilities. With a skilled, compassionate team, we strive to create a culture of inclusion, dignity, and innovative care.
CAUSE AREAS
Arts & Culture,
People with Disabilities,
Seniors
WHEN
Mon May 12, 2025
05:30 PM - 07:00 PM
WHERE
1661 Beacon StreetFort Wayne, IN 46805
(41.09138 ,-85.10329 )
DATE POSTED
April 22, 2025
SKILLS
- Teaching / Instruction
- Elder care
- Verbal / Written Communication
GOOD FOR
- Kids
- Teens
- People 55+
- Public Groups
- Private Groups
REQUIREMENTS
- This is a Done in a Day opportunity and there is no prior training or ongoing commitment needed.
- Must be at least 14
- 30 min - 1.5 hours
- Lydia will email you upon your signing up to complete a DocuSign letter, you MUST complete this before joining us for ANY activity.
Private Group Details
- Group Size Range 1 - 50+
- Event can be held at organization location(s)
- No Donation