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As a DOROT volunteer, you’ll make a difference in your life and the lives of others. Connect across generations, share your skills and knowledge, and build meaningful friendships. Volunteer in person, online, or by phone.

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Teens and older adults create lasting bonds during our B Mitzvah Opportunities as they explore Jewish values, ideas, and traditions through engaging discussions and hands-on activities.

Bar and Bat Mitzvah Engagement

Time Commitment: Flexible

Location: DOROT (Manhattan)

Give special meaning to your Bar or Bat Mitzvah experience by volunteering with DOROT. Choose from a variety of opportunities—join our B-Mitzvah Experience or take part in activities such as making cards, delivering packages, or joining our Intergenerational Chess program.

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Fun moments at a Sports Trivia event for older adults.

Community & Corporate Groups

Time Commitment: Flexible

Location: DOROT (Manhattan)

We are excited to welcome community, college, and corporate groups to engage with older adults in meaningful ways that brighten everyone’s days.

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DOROT's graduate student internship opportunities are rewarding and impactful.

Graduate Student Internship Program

Time Commitment: Academic year

Location: DOROT (Manhattan)

Master’s level social work students and rabbinical students have a unique opportunity to immerse themselves in the field of aging services within a highly esteemed agency.

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Intergenerational chess playing brings an opportunity to learn, enrich the mind, and bring joy to older adults and teens alike.

Intergenerational Chess in Westchester

Time Commitment: Weekly, Limited Series

Discover the joy of intergenerational friendship and volunteerism through playing chess. We welcome teens and older adults of any skill level, even first-time players.

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Volunteers smiling as they pick up their holiday packages to deliver to older adults in Manhattan.

Rosh Hashanah Package Delivery

Program: Package Delivery

Time Commitment: One-time commitment of about 90 minutes

Location: DOROT (Manhattan)

Deliver joy and holiday cheer to older adults through DOROT’s Rosh Hashanah Package Delivery!

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Skill-Based Volunteer Opportunities

Time Commitment: Flexible

Location: DOROT (Manhattan)

Utilize your professional skills to support DOROT programs and make a difference in the lives of older adults. Give your time and make an impact.

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Make a significant impact on the older adult community while gaining valuable hands-on experience as a college intern at DOROT.

Spring/Fall College Internship

Time Commitment: One semester or one academic year

Location: DOROT (Manhattan)

Make a significant impact on the older adult community while gaining valuable hands-on experience as a college intern at DOROT.

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Summer College Internship

Time Commitment: 10 weeks

Location: DOROT (Manhattan)

DOROT’s Summer College Internship offers rising sophomores, juniors, and seniors the opportunity to receive hands-on experience in varied departments of an esteemed nonprofit agency serving older adults.

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Through Friendly Visiting, older adults welcome volunteers into their homes for weekly or monthly visits to build mutually meaningful social connection and friendship.

Volunteer as a Friendly Visitor

Program: Friendly Visiting

Time Commitment: Weekly or Monthly

Location: In Home

When you volunteer for our Friendly Visiting program, you’ll be matched with an older adult for weekly or monthly visits in their home.

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DOROT Tech Coaches help older adults feel more comfortable and confident with technology.

Volunteer as a Tech Coach

Program: Tech Coaching

Time Commitment: 1-hour a week for a minimum 3-month time period

Location: In Home

If you’re comfortable using everyday technology, help an older neighbor develop the skills and confidence they need to navigate our digital world.

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