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.
Program Type: Arts & Culture Intergenerational Lifelong Learning
Age Group: Adults 60+
Frequency: Weekly Recurring Limited Series
Program Access: At DOROT (Manhattan)
Volunteer with Teens
Join adults 65+ and teens at DOROT for fun and interesting activities that lead to new and shared perspectives.
Looking for Teen Internships?
Learn more about our Academic Year and Summer Teen Internship programs.
A Different Kind of Volunteer Experience
DOROT’s intergenerational programs are a way for volunteers 65+ to form meaningful connections with high school students and youth. You’ll meet at DOROT’s New York headquarters for activities that appeal to a wide range of interests—theatre, art, current events— as well as simple get-togethers where you can chat and share a cup of tea. Be a role model for teens while enriching your days in our vibrant intergenerational community.
About the Workshops
These weekly sessions range from programs focused on making theatre, having discussions, exploring new music, and more. Some programs include Jewish content.
Workshops range from 60 – 120 minutes for 4 – 7 weeks, once or twice a week. Each session will build upon the previous one, so plan to be there for all of them.
How Registration Works
Adults 65+ can register for the workshop(s) that best fit their interests and schedule after completing an orientation and paperwork—including a background check. They must commit to at least one workshop a week. Returning participants can register directly for workshops by emailing us at sharemywisdom@dorotusa.org.
High school students go through a highly selective process and intern with DOROT for a semester. They participate in many programs as part of their internship.
Want to Volunteer Online?
Join us online in weekly intergenerational workshops led by an experienced facilitator through the GENuine Connections program.
Learn about GENuine Connections.
The teens in this program are clever, caring, and wise, and help the seniors think differently about our lives.
Frequently Asked Questions
When Generations Connect
In our intergenerational community, older adults and teens discover how much they have in common and how deeply they can enrich each other’s lives.
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GENuine Connections
Build meaningful friendships when you join our online community of adults 65+ and high school students. Discover how intergenerational bonds can enrich your life.
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Summer Teen Internship
Join a cohort of high school interns who make a difference in the lives of older adults. Gain important leadership skills while building a vibrant intergenerational community.