#1: Eldera
Eldera connects children with vetted older mentors for storytime, activities, and more. Mentors are 60 or older, while children are between the ages of 5 and 18. There is no mandatory or minimum time commitment; most mentors spend between 30 and 90 minutes per week on the platform. And while most mentors meet with the same individual weekly, Eldera also provides the option to meet with many different new mentees as well.
2: Big & Mini
Big & Mini is a virtual volunteering platform that connects older adults and younger adults to connect and share wisdom. The service is free and has more than 6,000 Bigs and Minis across the world. There are only a few steps to getting started — you create an account, complete training, and then get matched based on your interests.
3: VolunteerMatch
There are many virtual opportunities on VolunteerMatch, the largest volunteer recruitment platform. Just go to “Find Opportunities” and when you’re searching, uncheck In-Person and make sure Virtual is checked.