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.
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.
University Without Walls
University Without Walls offers connection, lifelong learning, and support through engaging telephone-based programs.
Looking for more? See all of our programs here
News + Stories
Kira, Kamal, and the Art of Making Friends
Despite different cultural backgrounds and a 52-year age gap, Kira and Kamal have been good friends since 2022, when they were paired through DOROT’s Friendly Visiting program.
A Legacy Rooted in Resilience
DOROT’s Charlie Markham reflects on Black History Month, his grandparents’ legacy, and how community is often what sustains us through change.
Surprise Yourself: Connect with the Younger Generation
Many older adults are surprised by how much they enjoy connecting with teens— and by the fun and meaning our intergenerational programs bring to their lives.
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.
Passover Package Delivery
Deliver warmth and connection to older adults through DOROT’s Passover Package Delivery on March 22!
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.
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
Explore our calendar to find upcoming opportunities in person, online, or by phone.
February 20, 2026
Virtual Tour: Gay Harlem Renaissance
Explore the vibrant world of Black LGBTQ+ life in the 1920s–30s through art, music, and nightlife with New-York Historical Society docent Kyle Einhorn in this live virtual tour of the Gay Harlem Renaissance exhibition.
February 24, 2026
Home Design for People with Dementia
Discover simple, low-cost design solutions that can improve safety, comfort and independence for those living with mild cognitive impairment, Alzheimer’s and dementia and for their caregivers. Led by gerontologist Donna…
February 26, 2026
Modern Storytellers: Romare Bearden, Jacob Lawrence, Faith Ringgold
Join Elana Kaplan, museum educator and lecturer, for Modern Storytellers: Romare Bearden, Jacob Lawrence, and Faith Ringgold. This engaging lecture explores how these three influential African-American artists used narrative 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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