To make this milestone even more meaningful, you can help repair the world by creating invaluable connections across the generations. Youth can volunteer as individuals or with their families.
Join us as a B-Mitzvah volunteer with individual opportunities or as part of a cohort in our Intergenerational B-Mitzvah Experience.
DOROT's B-Mitzvah Cohort Experience:
- Be part of a cohort of 10 - 16 pre-B-Mitzvah youth and 6 - 8 older adults for dynamic discussions and activities that explore Jewish ideas and traditions.
- Create long term connections through bi-weekly intergen workshops to build relationships with peers and mutually enriching friendships across generations, all while making a positive impact on our community.
- The program’s six sessions will include meaningful opportunities to share life experiences and intergenerational activities such as a visit to the Eldridge Street Synagogue, holiday card making and interactive workshops.
- Upon completion, your child will receive a special certificate and share a group celebration at DOROT with their families.
Age: Pre-Bar and Bat Mitzvah youth who will have a B-Mitzvah between September 2025 and March 2026.
Time Commitment: March 2 & 9; April 6 & 27; May 4 & 18 Sundays, 4:00-5:30 PM 2025 (exact times are subject to change)
Next Steps: APPLY NOW
Looking for other ways to volunteer? You can also:
- Deliver holiday or seasonal food packages to seniors and stay for a visit
- Play chess with older adults on Mondays from 4:30–6:00 PM at DOROT
- Create and donate birthday and holiday cards
Age: Pre-Bar and Bat Mitzvah youth. Children must be accompanied by an adult for home visits.
Time commitment and requirements vary depending on the project. For Home Visits and Package Deliveries, volunteers must attend a family orientation and adults must provide a valid, US government-issued photo ID.
Next Steps: REGISTER NOW