Karim Bukhadurov from Great.com interviewed DOROT as part of their 'Great.com Talks With...' podcast. This series is an antidote to negative news stories that aims to shed light on organizations and experts whose work is making a positive impact on the world.
A deep conversation with a stranger is proven to confer a whole host of mental and physical benefits. But not everyone has a chance to meet new people. On this podcast, DOROT's Senior Program Officer of Volunteer Services and Intergenerational Programs, Judith Turner, discussed the importance of talking with some of society’s most isolated older adults.
Listen to the whole interview to find out how volunteering to meet with older adults can change someone’s life for the better. Many volunteers consider their intergenerational bond to be the most enriching and uplifting part of their social calendar.
Great.com is a philanthropic project working to fix the global climate crisis. They believe this is the largest problem facing mankind and know that it will take quick and creative action to solve it. Erik Bergman is the founder of Great.com, and he made his name by building one of the most successful businesses in the online casino industry. He’s taking all his gambling knowledge and experience and putting it into Great.com, which is designed to generate profit as an online casino affiliate 100% of which will be donated to climate research.