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To be matched with a Pal or to volunteer:
Kirsten Riley at Kriley@greaterclevelandvolunteers.org or 216-391-9500 x 2124.


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Chat Pals

Promote friendship through developing caring connections.

Participants 55+ / Volunteers 18+

What is Chat Pals?

Chat Pals is a phone- or video-based (Facetime or Zoom) program designed to provide:

  • Connection to community
  • Emotional support
  • Companionship
  • Improved mental and physical well-being

How Chat Pals works

Participants and volunteers are matched based on like-minded interests and experiences, so a friendship can be formed remotely.

Participants receive a call from a background-checked volunteer on a weekly basis.

For more information about becoming a Chat Pals volunteer, or to receive this free service, contact Kirsten Riley at 216-391-9500 x2124 or kriley@greaterclevelandvolunteers.org.




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Greater Cleveland Volunteers
4415 Euclid Ave, Suite #200
Cleveland, OH 44103
tel: 216-391-9500