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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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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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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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DOROT's Caring Calls program brings joy to older adults and volunteers alike.

Volunteer for Caring Calls

Program: Caring Calls

Time Commitment: Once a week for 8 weeks

Location: By Phone

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.

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A volunteer supports an older adult during their visit to a cemetery.

Volunteer for Cemetery Visits

Program: Cemetery Visits

Time Commitment: One-time commitment of about 5 hours

Location: Out in the Community

Help provide older adults with comfort and support as they visit their loved ones’ gravesites. As a volunteer, you’ll receive training to offer both physical assistance and emotional companionship, helping seniors navigate the cemetery and share memories.

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An occasional help and visits, or response team, volunteer goes through photos with an older adult.

Volunteer for Occasional Help & Visits

Program: Occasional Help and Visits

Time Commitment: Flexible

Location: In Home

Become a Response Team volunteer and connect with and support older adults on your own schedule.

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Package Delivery brings older adults and volunteers together to share warmth and companionship.

Volunteer for Package Delivery

Program: Package Delivery

Time Commitment: One-time commitment of about 90 minutes

Location: DOROT (Manhattan)

Our seasonal Package Delivery program brings together hundreds of older adults and volunteers for social visits and meaningful connections that have a lasting impact.

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Volunteer Information & Orientation Session

Program: Friendly Visiting Tech Coaching Package Delivery Caring Calls Occasional Help and Visits Volunteer Orientation

Time Commitment: 1-hour Zoom

Location: Online

Ready to volunteer and make a difference in the lives of older adults? Learn all about DOROT’s volunteer opportunities by joining an Information & Orientation Session.

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Two volunteers holding a piece of birthday cake for an older adult in celebration of her birthday.

Westchester Birthday Revelers

Program: Friendly Visiting Caring Calls Package Delivery

Time Commitment: Flexible

Location: DOROT (Westchester)

Everyone deserves to be celebrated on their birthday! If you are short on time, but big on heart, make a birthday visit to an older adult in Westchester County.

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