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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.

Ready to learn more? Scroll through our full list of volunteer opportunities below or use the filters to find the ones that interest you the most. Or sign up for an upcoming Volunteer Information & Orientation Session to learn more.

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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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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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Three volunteers with purple bags on their way to deliver packages to older adults.

Passover Package Delivery

Program: Package Delivery

Time Commitment: 90 minutes

Location: DOROT (Manhattan) DOROT (Westchester)

Deliver warmth and connection to older adults through DOROT’s Passover Package Delivery!  As a Package Delivery volunteer, you can make a meaningful connection with an older neighbor through a social visit or phone call and a care package. While holidays can increase feelings of loneliness or isolation, volunteering for Passover Package Delivery creates shared connections […]

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Skill-Based Volunteer Opportunities

Time Commitment: Flexible

Location: DOROT (Manhattan) By Phone DOROT (Westchester) Online

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) DOROT (Westchester)

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 (Westchester)

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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The Summer Teen Internship program at DOROT helps teens bring vital social connections to older adults while learning, earning community services hours, and having fun.

Summer Teen Internship

Program: Intergenerational Programs Intergenerational Chess GENuine Connections

Time Commitment: 4 weeks

Location: DOROT (Manhattan)

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.

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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 DOROT (Manhattan)

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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