The Phoning Elderly and Lonely Program (PEAL), sponsored by the Retired and Senior Volunteer Program (RSVP), engages volunteers to provide friendly calls to elderly and lonely shut ins. Many people who live alone have few calls and and wish someone would call them regularly! A reassuring voice on the phone lets them know someone cares.

PEAL is always looking for clients who need a call. If you know someone who is alone and lonely and would like a regular phone call, call RSVP at 201-489-9333. We will arrange for a PEAL volunteer to call them regularly!

PEAL is always looking for volunteers to call clients. If you would like to brighten the day for a lonely senior, be a PEAL caller! Not sure what to talk about? RSVP will train you and connect you with one or more lonely seniors who are eager to hear from you! To be a PEAL caller contact RSVP at 201-489-9333 or email barbaraw@bergenvolunteers.org. PEAL callers must be at least 55 years old and a member of RSVP.

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