DOROT Changes Lives
Our programs and volunteer opportunities help you connect with others, stay healthy and active, and build community among people of all ages.
We are experts in healthy aging and volunteerism, fostering connection, community, and a sense of belonging.
Featured Programs
Join us for one-on-one and group programs to explore a wide variety of interests and opportunities to build relationships with peers and people of all ages.
Aging Alone Together
Aging Alone Together® is DOROT’s flagship program for solo agers—individuals who expect to age or make decisions about their future independently.
Friendly Visiting
Through Friendly Visiting, older adults welcome volunteers into their homes for weekly or monthly visits to build meaningful social connection and friendship.
Learning and Enrichment
Join us for author talks, concerts, creative arts workshops, film screenings, museum outings, performances, and other enriching events. You’ll find programs in person, online, and by phone.
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News + Stories
DOROT on CBS: Combatting Social Isolation with Intergenerational Connections
DOROT was featured on last night’s CBS Evening News as one of two organizations across the country effectively combatting social isolation and loneliness in older adults.
The Power of Showing Up: A College Intern Reflects
As a summer college intern with DOROT’s Impact and Evaluation Department, I had the chance to accompany an older adult to the grave of her loved one through DOROT’s Cemetery Visit program.
Aging Solo? You Don’t Have to Go It Alone: 5 Takeaways from 1,000+ Solo Agers
Who will help me if something goes wrong? That’s the burning question for older adults who live on their own and one of the questions that Aging Alone Together, DOROT’s flagship program for solo agers, tackles.
Volunteer
Volunteer in person, online, or by phone.
Connect across generations, share your skills and knowledge, and build friendships. As a DOROT volunteer, you’ll make a meaningful difference in your life and the lives of others.
Volunteer as a Tech Coach
If you’re comfortable using everyday technology, help an older neighbor develop the skills and confidence they need to navigate our digital world.
Volunteer for Caring Calls
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.
A gift to DOROT is an investment in your community.
A gift to DOROT is an investment in a stronger and more connected community. Your generosity powers innovative programs that help older adults age with dignity, purpose, and joy—while bringing generations together. Because of you, cost is never a barrier to meaningful connection.
Upcoming Events
We offer a rich menu of programs, activities, and events that empower you to stay active and socially connected. Explore our calendar to find upcoming opportunities in person, online, or by phone.
September 26, 2025
Author Talk with Henry Sapoznik: Tourist’s Guide to Yiddish New York
Join award winning journalist Sandee Brawarsky in conversation with award-winning author Henry Sapoznik on his Sapoznik’s newest book, The Tourist’s Guide to Lost Yiddish New York.
September 29, 2025
Bayberry String Quartet Concert
Join us for a captivating afternoon of chamber music with The Bayberry String Quartet, an ensemble quickly emerging as an exciting presence on today’s concert stage.
October 15, 2025
Chair Yoga, Qigong, Tai Chi Easy Fusion
This fusion class combines gentle movement, energy work, and self-care techniques, with seated and standing exercises (chair modifications offered). Class ends with a yoga nidra deep relaxation and meditation to…
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.
Meet some of these incredible teens and older adults.
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