DOROT's Academic Teen Internship Application Fall 2025

DOROT's Academic Teen Internship Application 2025-26

Fall Academic Year Teen Internship - October 20th through December 11th
Name*

First NameLast Name
E-mail*
example@example.com
Address*

Street Address

Apartment (if applicable)

CityState

Zipcode
Mobile Number:*
Home Number:
If Different From Mobile
Birth Date*

MonthDayYear
Gender*
What pronouns do you use? (Choose all that apply)

she/her/hershe/him/histhey/them/theirsOther (please add below)
Pronouns (If not listed above)
Please describe yourself. Check all that apply: (For demographic purposes only, please select all that apply)*

WhiteBlack or African AmericanHispanic, Latino or Spanish originAsianAmerican Indian or Alaska NativeNative Hawaiian or other Pacific IslandPrefer not to answerOther
If Other, please specify:
Do you consider yourself to be...? (For demographic purpose only, please select all that apply)*

ChristianJewishMuslimBuddhistHinduIndigenous ReligionAgnosticPrefer not to answerOther
If Other, please specify:
I speak the following languages in addition to English. Choose ALL that apply:

American Sign Language (ASL)ArabicCantoneseFrenchGermanHebrewHungarianItalianMandarinPolishRomanianRussianSpanishYiddishOther
Other Language(s) Spoken:
Name of School Attending:*
Type of School*
Grade*
Are you an alum of any of these DOROT programs? If so – check all that apply*

Summer Teen Internship ProgramAcademic Teen Internship Program (interned during the school year)Chess ProgramGENuine ConnectionsVolunteered with DOROT through my schoolNo, I have not participated in any of these programs
Parent or Guardian Information
Parent or Guardian Name*

First NameLast Name
E-mail*
example@example.com
Address *

Street Address

Street Address Line 2

CityState / Province

Postal / Zip Code
Mobile Number: *
Home Number:
If Different From Mobile
Employer
Occupation
Work Phone Number
If Different From Mobile and Home
Parent or Guardian 2 Name

First NameLast Name
Email
example@example.com
Address (if different from above)

Street Address

Street Address Line 2

CityState / Province

Postal / Zip Code
Mobile Number:
Home Number:
If Different From Mobile
Employer
Occupation
Work Phone Number:
If Different From Mobile and Home
I heard about DOROT through*

ParentSiblingGrandparent or GrandrelativeOther FamilyFriendSynagogue/church/mosque/place of worshipSchoolCommunity GroupMedia outlet (newspaper, radio, TV)UJA/FederationSocial MediaDOROT E-mailDOROT websiteGoogle websiteVolunteer Match websiteIdealist websiteNYC Service websiteMommy Poppins websiteTime Out Kids NY websiteOther
What motivates you to apply for the DOROT Teen Internship Program? * *
I am:*

New to DOROTNew to the Academic Teen Internship ProgramA returning participant
In which of these programs are you interested in participating? (please check all that apply):
Weekly Home Visits

You and your teen intern partners have a weekly visit with an older adult for 45-60 minutes of friendly conversation. Home Visits are located either on the Upper West Side or Upper East Side of Manhattan. Your visit could be scheduled at a time that works for you and the older adult between 4:30 PM and 6:30 PM.
Home Visits:

Mondays, 4:30 PM - 6:30 PM; Dates: 10/20, 10/27, 11/3, 11/10, 11/17, 12/1 and 12/8Tuesdays. 4:30 PM - 6:30 PM; Dates: 10/21, 10/28, 11/4, 11/11, 11/18, 12/2 and 12/9Wednesdays, 4:30 PM - 6:30 PM; Dates: 10/22, 10/29, 11/5, 11/12, 11/19, 12/3 and 12/10Thursdays, 4:30 PM - 6:30 PM; Dates: 10/23, 10/30, 11/6, 11/13, 11/20, 12/4 and 12/11
Intergenerational Chess

From beginners to experts, all are welcome. DOROT’s Intergenerational Chess program is about strengthening skills and creating friendships across the chessboard. Each week older adults play chess with experienced chess players who are in grades 6-12. The teens are all capable of teaching and playing individuals with a range of chess abilities, so no previous chess experience is required. A Chess Master is also on site to provide help, guidance and game strategies to players.
Intergenerational Chess:

Intergenerational Chess, Tuesdays, 4:30 PM - 6:00 PM; Dates: 10/21, 10/28, 11/4, 11/11, 11/18, 12/2 and 12/9
Tech Help

From smart phones to tablets and computers, teens will be given the tools and preparation to assist older adults navigate the technologies that keeps us just an app away!
Tech Help:

Tech Help, Thursdays, 4:30 - 5:30 PM; Dates: 10/23, 10/30, 11/6, 11/13, 11/20, 12/4, and 12/11
I am interested in Virtual Programming*

YesNo
Next Steps:
All NEW applicants who have never interned with DOROT before are required to attend a group interview at DOROT 171 West 85th Street. Please select all the dates from the list below that you can be available. We will confirm the date of your interview with you by email.*

Tuesday, September 9th - 4:30 PM - 6:00 PMTuesday, September 16th - 4:30 PM - 6:00 PM
If you are a RETURNING applicant, after filling out this application we will reach out to you directly to discuss your schedule.

If you are a teen NEW to DOROT, watch your email for details confirming the time and date of your group interview or info session.

Contact teens@dorotusa.org with any questions.

Thank you again for your interest in DOROT Teen Internship Program.
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DOROT's Academic Teen Internship Application 2025-26

In which of these programs are you interested in participating? (please check all that apply):

Weekly Home Visits

Tech Help