Skill-Based Volunteer Opportunities
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.
Location: DOROT (Manhattan) By Phone DOROT (Westchester) Online
Age Group: Adults 18+
Bring your skills and expertise to DOROT
Leverage your talents and skills to support DOROT in a unique and fulfilling way. Learn more about the types of specialized volunteer opportunities available:
- Do you have past experience as an educator, author, social worker, or in another related field? You could lend your talents as a volunteer to help facilitate and lead programs such as Aging Alone Together workshops, create Legacy Projects with older adults, and more.
- Are you interested in offering critically needed support to a DOROT program or department? Become an office volunteer! Whether you’re a whiz at spreadsheets, have a knack for organization, or have stellar communication skills, there’s an opportunity for you at DOROT, either in-person or from the comfort of your own home.
- Are you a people person who loves getting out into the community? You’d make a great DOROT Ambassador, helping to spread the word about DOROT’s array of programs. From welcoming participants to Zoom programs to facilitating corporate cardmaking events — this is the perfect way to share your passion for our mission and get others involved, too.
Contact Us
If you’re ready to give back in a way that speaks to your skills and expertise and make a big impact on the community around you, we’d love to speak to you. To learn more, email us at volunteers@dorotusa.org.
It’s been a pleasure coming to DOROT and knowing I did something meaningful. You’re all doing great things here, with such passion, commitment, and energy, and I’m just glad to be a small part of it
More Volunteer Opportunities
Occasional Help and Visits
DOROT’s Response Team volunteers connect with older adults for occasional visits, outings, help with special projects, or errands.
Friendly Visiting
Through Friendly Visiting, older adults welcome volunteers into their homes for weekly or monthly visits to build meaningful social connection and friendship.
Caring Calls
Caring Calls brings together older adults and volunteers for weekly phone conversations to socialize, chat, and connect. It’s easy to get started—and to make a new friend!