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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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Spring and fall Teen Internship Programs at DOROT help teens bring vital social connections to older adults while learning, earning community services hours, and having fun.

Academic Year Teen Internship

Time Commitment: Weekly

Location: DOROT (Manhattan)

High School Students: Volunteer with DOROT and make a difference in the lives of older adults. Be part of building our vibrant intergenerational community.

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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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Genuine Connections is online programming that allows teens and older adults to connect through various programs and discussion groups.

GENuine Connections

Join an online community building friendships between adults 65+ and high school students. Discover how intergenerational bonds can enrich your life.

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Intergenerational Chess

Time Commitment: Weekly, Limited Series

In our Intergenerational Chess program, older adults and students in grades 6 – 12 come together to teach and learn chess from each other while connecting and having fun. Become part of this meaningful community.

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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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Intergenerational programming bring joy and connection to older adults and teens alike.

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.

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Jewish Summer Teen Interns connect with an older adult during DROTO's Nosh and Kibitz program.

Jewish Summer Teen Internship

Time Commitment: 4 weeks

Join a cohort of high school interns who make a difference in the lives of older adults while gaining important leadership skills and exploring Jewish connections.

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Genuine Connections is online programming that allows teens and older adults to connect through various programs and discussion groups.

Partner with GENuine Connections

We partner with organizations that serve adults 65+, sharing the joy of intergenerational community through GENuine Connections. This free, online program is available wherever you are.

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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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