Connect and Support Adults Community

Connect and Support Older Adults in Your Community

Founded in 1976, DOROT (“generations” in Hebrew) facilitates a dynamic partnership between older adults, volunteers, and professionals through programs designed to combat social isolation and loneliness and bring the generations together. DOROT is dedicated to enhancing the lives of older adults in the Jewish and wider community to help them live more independently as valued community members. Compassion and a commitment to excellence are hallmarks of DOROT’s programs and staff.

The agency is a recognized innovative leader in mobilizing volunteers and infusing social work into its service delivery model. Our vast offerings of programs are conducted onsite, in the home, remotely and in the community.

DOROT serves clients on the Upper West Side from 59th to 125th Street, and on the East Side from 14th to 96th Street. DOROT also has a variety of services for older adults in Westchester County.

For further information about DOROT, please visit www.dorotusa.org
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DOROT's Response Team for Older Adults provides a unique opportunity for volunteers to socialize with older adults in New York City while engaging in social activities. Social Activities Volunteers and their matches can meet for a one-time session or multiple visits (up to 3 months), depending on activity requests and availability.

• Grocery Shopping
• Walking together in the older adult's neighborhood
• Organizing paperwork or mail
• Playing cards or board games
• Practicing a foreign language
• Accompanying the older adult to a visit to a museum, concert, or other outing

The Response Team has lots of flexibility for volunteers. We are especially looking for volunteers who are based or willing to travel to the East side, West 50s, and West 100s-125th as it can sometimes be difficult to find volunteers for these areas.

DOROT is a social services organization dedicated to addressing social isolation and promoting social connections for older adults. DOROT is headquartered in Manhattan. We welcome volunteers ages 18+ and especially those 50+ to volunteer in a wide-ranging set of roles.

To learn more about DOROT, please visit (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below). or get in touch with the DOROT office at volunteers or . Please visit this link to sign up for an upcoming orientation.