DOROT Changes Lives
Our programs and volunteer opportunities help you connect with others, stay healthy and active, and build community among people of all ages.
We are experts in healthy aging and volunteerism, fostering connection, community, and a sense of belonging.
Featured Programs
Join us for one-on-one and group programs to explore a wide variety of interests and opportunities to build relationships with peers and people of all ages.
Friendly Visiting
Through Friendly Visiting, older adults welcome volunteers into their homes for weekly or monthly visits to build meaningful social connection and friendship.
Learning and Enrichment
Join us for author talks, concerts, creative arts workshops, film screenings, museum outings, performances, and other enriching events. You’ll find programs in person, online, and by phone.
University Without Walls
University Without Walls offers connection, lifelong learning, and support through engaging telephone-based programs.
Looking for more? See all of our programs here
News + Stories
Challenging My Assumptions, One Program at a Time
College intern Mary expected a quiet atmosphere at her first DOROT programs. Instead, she discovered a community of engaged, curious, and passionate people… who just happened to be older adults.
Making Magic
What makes a group of teens and older adults come together and really connect at DOROT? Here’s how we help it happen.
When Generations Connect: with Author Gayle Forman
#1 NYT bestselling author Gayle Forman brought teens and older adults together for a vibrant conversation about “rising to the occasion” of our lives.
Volunteer
Volunteer in person, online, or by phone.
Connect across generations, share your skills and knowledge, and build friendships. As a DOROT volunteer, you’ll make a meaningful difference in your life and the lives of others.
Intergenerational Programs
Find common ground across generations through fun and meaningful intergenerational programs. Laugh, connect, and build bonds while making a difference in our multi-generational community.
Volunteer for Caring Calls
As a Caring Calls volunteer, you’ll share weekly chats and connection with an older adult. Make a new friendship from anywhere in the U.S.
A gift to DOROT is an investment in your community.
A gift to DOROT is an investment in a stronger and more connected community. Your generosity powers innovative programs that help older adults age with dignity, purpose, and joy—while bringing generations together. Because of you, cost is never a barrier to meaningful connection.
Upcoming Events
Explore our calendar to find upcoming opportunities in person, online, or by phone.
July 20, 2026
Photography Through Meaningful Connections
This class explores the relationships and connections that shape our lives and sense of self, through photography and/or other lens-based media.
July 22, 2026
Sacred Circles
Sacred Circles with E-Motion, Inc. are an opportunity for grievers to gather together to honor and turn toward a life-disrupting loss. This virtual circle is open to anyone who is looking for a brief but powerful encounter with their grief.
July 23, 2026
Weekly Walking Group
Stay fit, make friends, and enjoy the beauty of Central Park. This walking group is led by New York Road Runners Striders coaches.
When Generations Connect
In our intergenerational community, older adults and teens discover how much they have in common and how deeply they can enrich each other’s lives.
Meet some of these incredible teens and older adults.
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