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The Power of Showing Up: A College Intern Reflects

As a summer college intern with DOROT’s Impact and Evaluation Department, I had the chance to accompany an older adult to the grave of her loved one through DOROT’s Cemetery Visit program.

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"Celebrating our Volunteers!" above a photo of Tech Coaching Volunteer Dale Mackey.

Volunteer Spotlight: Dale Mackey

April is National Volunteer Month! All month long, we’ll be sharing stories from our incredible community of volunteers. Today, meet Dale Mackey, a DOROT Volunteer Tech Coach!

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A Friendly Visit Becomes So Much More

Adam and Sharon are generations apart but have built a meaningful relationship through DOROT’s Friendly Visiting program. Through Friendly Visiting, volunteers visit older adults in their homes on a weekly or monthly basis.

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Volunteer Spotlight: Talbot Hall

Get to know DOROT volunteer Talbot Hall, a writer and director for film and theatre—and self-proclaimed lifelong creative and goofball. In her time with DOROT, she has volunteered as a University Without Walls (UWW) presenter and Caring Calls volunteer, both of which have brought her a great deal of personal fulfillment. Tell us a little […]

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NPR Spotlights DOROT’s Intergenerational Programs

This wonderful story from NPR’s All Things Considered introduces Andrea and Angelo, an older adult and high school student who formed a friendship at DOROT last summer. Connecting people from different generations is a powerful way to combat social isolation and loneliness–and it’s at the heart of everything we do. Listen below: Read the full […]

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Thank You, Rosh Hashanah Package Delivery Volunteers!

Thank you to the hundreds of volunteers who gave their time and made connections during Rosh Hashanah Package Delivery on September 22! Volunteers delivered joy and connection to over 500 older adults across Manhattan and Westchester and ranged from individuals to families, pairs of friends to groups of colleagues, and even former DOROT interns. See […]

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Get to Know DOROT Volunteer: Zoey Peresman

Zoey Peresman has volunteered with DOROT since 2015. In that time, she’s volunteered in many ways, but primarily as a Package Delivery volunteer.  We’ve asked Zoey a few questions about her time as a volunteer with DOROT. Read her responses below: Tell us a little bit about yourself. I am a native New Yorker who enjoys connecting […]

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Meet the College Intern: Alexandra Aghedo

For this week’s Summer College Intern Digital Takeover, we’re hearing from Alexandra Aghedo, a rising senior at Hunter College, who is interning with DOROT’s Kosher Meals at Home program. Read below for Alexandra’s reflections on her internship experience so far: “During my internship with the Kosher Meals at Home Department, I’ve had the opportunity to […]

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Volunteer Spotlight: Judi Squire

Judi Squire has been a volunteer with DOROT for seven years! In her time with DOROT, she has worn many volunteer hats—Package Delivery volunteer, office volunteer, Tech Coach, Friendly Visitor, and Response Team volunteer. She was recently recognized for her volunteer efforts by UJA-Federation of New York — pictured above with Laura Klein (left), Director […]

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Volunteer Appreciation Month: Meet Shoshana!

As we continue Volunteer Appreciation Month, we’re traveling to DOROT Westchester to celebrate Shoshana! Shoshana Bederman has volunteered with DOROT Westchester for several years. She’s volunteered with a plethora of programs including, Friendly Visiting, Package Delivery, Telephone Friends, Caring Calls, and most recently, a facilitator for Tables & Tea, Westchester’s monthly game day for older […]

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