Get Involved

Write a letter, help at a gathering, share a skill or lend a hand at a senior's home. There is a place for you here.

VOLUNTEER & SUPPORT

Ways to Help

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Write Letters
Join our letter writing and send encouragement to people in prisons and juvenile centers, following our privacy guidelines.

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Help at Gatherings
Welcome guests, set up mats, prepare matcha and help our Zen Circle events run gently.

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Support Seniors
Lend a hand on 369 Life Service projects in the South Bay, from decluttering to small repairs.

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Share a Skill
Design, video, writing, translation between English and Japanese, or social media: your talent can carry our message further.

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Partner With Us
Creators, businesses and community groups can join our Global Partner program.

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Give
A gift of $33, $66 or $99, or $8.88 a month as a Zen Circle member.

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Volunteer With Us

Tell us how you would like to help and we will be in touch within a few days.

Volunteer Questions

Do I need to live in Los Angeles?

No. Letter writing, design, translation and online help can be done from anywhere in the United States.

How do letter volunteers get started?

After you sign up, we share our letter writing guidelines, including how we protect the privacy of everyone involved.

Still Have Questions?

Every message is read with care. Write to us and we will reply within one to two business days.