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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, depending on activity requests and availability.
Activities include:
- 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
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 www.dorotusa.org or get in touch with the DOROT office at volunteers@dorotusa.org or (917) 441-5089.
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About DOROT, Inc
Location:
171 West 85th St, New York, NY 10024, US
Mission Statement
DOROT alleviates social isolation among older adults and provides services to help them live independently as valued members of the community. We serve the Jewish and wider community, bringing the generations together in a mutually beneficial partnership of elders, volunteers and professionals. Our work provides an effective model for others. DOROT is headquartered in Manhattan with an additional site in Westchester County.
Description
see above.
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
Multiple locations New York, NY 10024
DATE POSTED
July 9, 2024
SKILLS
GOOD FOR
- People 55+
REQUIREMENTS
- Background Check
- Must be at least 18
- Orientation or Training
- The volunteer commitment is a minimum of 8 activities in six months.
- 2 electronic references.