CEHRO India

Become A Pen Pal

Summary

Pen Pal program clubs one child with one adult. They exchange letters, meetings, and conversations. Through participating in this program you will be able to make a complete stranger your Pal. You will be able to connect with someone who might be geographically far away, culturally different, a lot younger with a very distinct understanding and view of the world than you. You will be able to share your feelings and experiences with a little Pal of yours.

 

Commitment from the Pen Pal

  • You have to write 6 letters, one every alternate month to your Pal, in a year.
  • You will be receiving 6 letters from your Pal in a year.
  • You have to bear the cost of the post for you and for your Pal (The cost of the post from your Pal will be charged as a registration fee. Find details below).

 

Responsibilities of the Pen Pal

  • Ensure friendly, fruitful and productive communications.
  • Establish a connection/bond with the Child
  • Establish a nurturing relationship with the child.
  • Become a mentor to the child
  • Stick to the rules and CEHRO policies
  • Ensure all your commitments are met
  • Ensure a regular, timely and strong communication with the Pen Pal Facilitator

Responsibilities of the Pen Pal Facilitator

  • Ensure friendly, fruitful, and productive communications.
  • Support and guide Pen Pals
  • Facilitate conversations and letter exchanges.
  • Act as a point of contact for the Pen Pals
  • Assess the program’s success
  • Ensure no policy violations are taking place