Nonprofit
Published 11/10/25 11:02AM
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Connect and Support Older Adults in Your Community

On-site, Volunteer must be in or near New York, NY
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  • Details

    Available Times:
    Weekdays (daytime, evenings), Weekends (daytime, evenings)
    Recurrence:
    Recurring
    Volunteers Needed:
    50
    Cause Areas:
    Seniors & Retirement
    Participation Requirements:
    Background Check, Attend Orientation
    Age Requirement:
    18+
    Other Requirements:
    2 electronic references

    Description

    Help and connect with your older neighbors by running errands, going shopping, assisting with tasks, providing company during an activity or outing, and more through volunteering with DOROT's Response Team. Volunteers and their matches can meet for a one-time session or multiple visits (up to 3 months), depending on activity requests and availability.

    Activities include:

    • 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 www.dorotusa.org or get in touch with the DOROT office at volunteers@dorotusa.org or (917) 441-5089. Please visit this link: https://dorotusa.jotform.com/232264990755970, to sign up for an upcoming orientation.

    Location

    On-site
    New York, New York, US

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