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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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Spring and fall Teen Internship Programs at DOROT help teens bring vital social connections to older adults while learning, earning community services hours, and having fun.

Academic Year Teen Internship

Time Commitment: Weekly

Location: DOROT (Manhattan) In Home

High School Students: Volunteer with DOROT and make a difference in the lives of older adults. Be part of building our vibrant intergenerational community.

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Three older adults smiling together at DOROT's Aging Alone Together program.

Aging Alone Together Volunteer

Program: Aging Alone Together

Location: DOROT (Manhattan) DOROT (Westchester) Online

Use your experience as an educator, author, social worker, mediator, or similar to make an impact - volunteer as an Aging Alone Together® Facilitator!

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Jewish Summer Teen Interns connect with an older adult during DROTO's Nosh and Kibitz program.

Anita K. Hersh Jewish Summer Teen Internship

Time Commitment: 4 weeks

Join a cohort of high school interns who make a difference in the lives of older adults while gaining important leadership skills and exploring Jewish connections.

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Three b-mitzvah aged youth engaged in conversation with two older adults at DOROT.

B-Mitzvah Experience

Time Commitment: Flexible

Location: DOROT (Manhattan)

In this unique mitzvah project, a group of young people volunteer with DOROT older adults, together creating a warm intergenerational community. Over seven weekly sessions, older and younger participants share fun activities and meaningful conversations centered on Jewish life and traditions.

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Making a birthday or holiday card can bring joy to an older adult.

Birthday and Holiday Cardmaking

Time Commitment: Flexible

Location: In the Community

Brighten an older adult’s day by sharing the joy of a handmade greeting card! Whether for a birthday or holiday, your thoughtful creation will bring warmth, connection, and a smile to someone who truly appreciates it.

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Fun moments at a Sports Trivia event for older adults.

Community & Corporate Groups

Time Commitment: Flexible

Location: DOROT (Manhattan) DOROT (Westchester) In the Community

We are excited to welcome community, college, and corporate groups to engage with older adults in meaningful ways that brighten everyone’s days.

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Genuine Connections is online programming that allows teens and older adults to connect through various programs and discussion groups.

GENuine Connections

Join an online community building friendships between adults 65+ and high school students. Discover how intergenerational bonds can enrich your life.

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A photo of a college student on a laptop cropped next to a photo of an older adult on a laptop.

GENuine Connections for College Students

Program: GENuine Connections GENuine Connections for College Students

Build meaningful relationships in our online community of college students with adults 65+. Through conversations, story circles, games, and creative workshops, discover how intergenerational bonds can enrich your life at every stage.

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DOROT's graduate student internship opportunities are rewarding and impactful.

Graduate Student Internship Program

Time Commitment: Academic year

Location: DOROT (Manhattan)

Master’s level social work students and rabbinical students have a unique opportunity to immerse themselves in the field of aging services within a highly esteemed agency.

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Teens and Adults playing Chess.

Intergenerational Chess

Time Commitment: Weekly, Limited Series

In our Intergenerational Chess program, older adults and students in grades 6 – 12 come together to teach and learn chess from each other while connecting and having fun. Become part of this meaningful community.

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