DOROT

DOROT mission is to enhance the lives of Jewish and other elderly in the greater New York metropolitan area by alleivating isolation and lonliness through varied social services.

Volunteer for a semester during or after school. Many schools coordinate internships with DOROT for course credit. DOROT is also a participant in the New York City Department for the Aging Work Study Intergenerational Program.

You will be assigned a variety of projects from the menu of ongoing volunteer opportunities (see below), receive supervision and mentorship from DOROT staff, and participate in workshops. You can volunteer once a week after school or a few days a week during the workday. DOROT will design your internship schedule according to your needs and, when applicable, per school requirements.

Teen interns provide direct services to DOROT’s elders, from mobile seniors to the frailest of aged. Through ongoing training, interns learn about the challenges of aging through workshops and field-based experiences. As they provide services and befriend the frail elderly, they help alleviate loneliness and isolation.
 

Read more about the High School Internship here.