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Flexible Schedule
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New York, NY 10024
Help a DOROT older adult preserve their life’s story! Legacy Project volunteers work one-on-one with an older adult to create lasting memories of their lives. Legacy Projects can take on different media forms, according to the interest and skillset of the older adult and volunteer match, including: photo books, video, oral or written essays, recipe books and more! Pairs meet for 6-8 one-hour sessions with the volunteer then devoting some additional time to compile, review and ultimately create the project. This volunteer opportunity is often best suited for individuals with a background in videography, writing, photography and other fine arts, as well as those with a social work or similar background, though it is certainly not required. Volunteers must be 18+ to participate in this program. Cohorts for Legacy Projects begin every 3 months with a maximum of 8-10 volunteer/older adult pairs. If you are interested in learning more about this program, please register for an upcoming adult Volunteer Orientation and Information Session by visiting here: https://dorotusa.jotform.com/232264990755970 For more information, please contact volunteers@dorotusa.org or call 917-441-3726.
Date Posted: 2024-11-12
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Flexible Schedule
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Yonkers, NY 10701
DOROT Westchester's Birthday Revelers Program provides a unique opportunity for volunteers to socialize with older adults in Westchester. Birthday Reveler Volunteers can bring a birthday package of a card, cupcake, and gift (provided by DOROT) to the home of the older adults they're matched with. Volunteers can then either spend time with their matches or drop off the birthday package and follow up with a phone call instead. DOROT is a social services organization dedicated to addressing social isolation and promoting social connections for older adults. DOROT is headquartered Manhattan and opened a Westchester location in 2016. We welcome volunteers ages 18+ and especially those 50+ to volunteer in a wide-ranging set of roles. To learn more about DOROT Westchester, please visit www.dorotusa.org/westchester or get in touch with the DOROT Westchester office at infowestchester@dorotusa.org or (914) 485-8354.
Date Posted: 2024-11-12
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Flexible Schedule
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New York, NY 10024
Here is your opportunity to form a special bond with an older adult. For more than 40 years, DOROT’s Friendly Visiting program has created thousands of meaningful and mutually beneficial friendships between volunteers and DOROT elders. Volunteers elect to make weekly home visits or monthly home visits with a monthly call. During the visits, volunteers and older adults share conversation, opinions, hobbies, walks in the neighborhood and other experiences. The DOROT social work team matches each older adult and volunteer pair, based upon mutual interests, availability and geographic convenience. Our program model also utilizes DOROT social workers, who provide training and facilitate the relationship providing support to both the volunteer and older adult for the duration of their relationship. If you are interested in learning more about this program, please register for an upcoming adult Volunteer Orientation and Information Session by visiting here: https://dorotusa.jotform.com/232264990755970 For more information, please contact volunteers@dorotusa.org or call 917-441-3726.
Date Posted: 2024-09-17
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Flexible Schedule
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Virtual Opportunity
Bring birthday and holiday cheer to DOROT seniors with a handmade greeting card! DOROT has a great need for birthday cards which we send to 3,000+ older adults each year. Making a card is an easy, fun and important way to contribute to the work that DOROT does to decrease social isolation among seniors. Sometimes, a card from a DOROT volunteer is the only communication an older adult receives to acknowledge their special day. We also welcome cards for Thanksgiving, Rosh Hashanah and Passover holidays as well as Caring Cards which we can use on a variety of occasions. Whether you’re looking for something to do on a rainy day at home with your family or planning an activity for your school, community or corporate group, making a card is a great way to help brighten someone’s day and is a fantastic group volunteer opportunity! All cards should be returned to DOROT with a completed Cardmaking Project Form. Copy the following link into your search bar to find this: https://www.dorotusa.org/sites/default/files/2021-07/Cardmaking%20Project%20Form_7_2021_0.pdf We also recommend that you look at the guidelines on our website to get card design tips and information on the types of supplies you will need. Copy the following link into your search bar to find this information: https://www.dorotusa.org/sites/default/files/2021-07/Tips%20for%20a%20Successful%20Cardmaking%20Project_7_2021.pdf Please note - This is an opportunity that takes place in your own home, organization, or work place. It does not take place at DOROT's offices. However, we do occasionally offer group programs at DOROT that include the card making project. For more information, contact us at volunteers@dorotusa.org.
Date Posted: 2024-10-28
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Flexible Schedule
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New York, NY 10024
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. Volunteering with DOROT's Response Team offers lots of flexibility. You will receive notifications about opportunities and choose those that are convenient for your schedule. Opportunities range from one-time activities to weekly activities depending on the request. Opportunities include Walking together in the older adult's neighborhood Organizing paperwork or mail Playing cards or board games Accompanying the older adult to visit a museum, concert or other outing Running errands Shopping And more! Birthday celebrations are also an important Response Team activity. Response Team volunteers can sign up to call older adults on their birthdays and/or to visit and deliver a small gift, cake, and card (provided by DOROT) to older adults on or near their birthdays. Many do not have anyone else to celebrate with and find these celebrations especially meaningful. 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.
Date Posted: 2024-09-17
