DOROT's Summer Teen Internship Application 2026

DOROT's Summer Teen Internship Application 2026
Thank you for your interest in the DOROT Summer Teen Internship 2026!

We offer two sessions:

Anita K. Hersh Jewish Summer Teen Internship: June 22 - July 15, 2026

Summer Teen Internship Program: July 21 - August 13, 2026

Application Process:

Complete and submit this application. We will be in touch to confirm your group interview date. Contact us at teens@dorotusa.org with any questions.

Applications are accepted on a rolling basis. Don’t wait to apply as spots may fill before the application deadline.

DOROT's Summer Teen Internships are completely in-person at DOROT (171 West 85th Street), Monday – Thursday from 10 AM - 5 PM. On Wednesday, July 15, 10 AM - 7 PM; Wednesday, August 13, 10 AM - 7 PM.

We look forward to learning more about you through this application!
Name*

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

House Number, Street Address

Apartment #

CityState

Zip Code
Mobile Phone Number*
Home Phone Number*
Birth Date*

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

she/her/hershe/him/histhey/them/theirsOther
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
Do you consider yourself to be...? (For demographic purpose only, please select all that apply)*

ChristianJewishMuslimBuddhistHinduIndigenous ReligionAgnosticPrefer not to answerOther
I speak the following languages in addition to English. Choose ALL that apply:

American Sign Language (ASL)ArabicCantoneseFrenchGermanHebrewHungarianItalianMandarinPolishRomanianRussianSpanishYiddishOther
Type of School*
Name of School you attend*
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)GENuine Connections®Chess ProgramVolunteered with DOROT through my schoolNo, I have not participated in any of these programs
Parent or Guardian Information
Parent/Guardian Name 1*

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

House Number, Street Address

Apartment #

CityState

Zip Code
Home Phone Number*
Cell Phone Number *
Employer
Occupation
Work Phone Number*
Parent or Guardian Name 2

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

Street Address

Street Address Line 2

CityState / Province

Postal / Zip Code
Home Phone Number
Employer
Occupation
Work Phone Number
Cell Phone Number
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? * *
Have you volunteered with DOROT or elsewhere before?*

Yes, with DOROTYes, ElsewhereNo
If yes, describe your volunteer experience. When, where, what did you volunteer with and how long.
What DOROT program(s) did you volunteer for?:*

Returning DOROT Fall/Winter/Spring Teen InternReturning DOROT Summer Teen InternDOROT Family Birthday ProjectDOROT Bar/Bat Mitzvah Project(s)DOROT Package Delivery (Family Group)DOROT Intergenerational Chess ProgramSchool Program (i.e. DOROT Club, Volunteer Event etc)Other
Tell us about your past summer experiences. This could be hanging out, a job, visiting family, summer camp, attending a school program, or other.*
Program Specific Questions
Which Internship(s) are you interested in (choose all that apply)?*

Anita K. Hersh Jewish Summer Teen Internship: June 22 - July 15, 2026Summer Teen Internship Program: July 21 - August 13, 2026
The Anita K. Hersh Jewish Summer Teen Internship is framed through Jewish themes for students who identify as Jewish or have a parent/grandparent who is Jewish. Does this describe you?*

YesNo
Did you have a Bar/Bat Mitzvah?*

YesNo
DOROT's Summer Teen Internship Programs are four weeks long, Monday through Thursday. Interns are expected to attend the full program each day. Routine doctors' appointments and family travel cannot be scheduled during the internship. DOROT allows excused absences for Regents exams and medical emergencies only. Are you able to commit to this?

YesNo
DOROT requires an additional commitment of at least 15 hours of volunteer time during the school year following your internship. Can you commit to this continued engagement?

YesNo
Short Answer Questions
What motivates you to intern with DOROT?*
This internship involves spending time with older adults in a variety of settings. What would you like to learn from an older adult? What do you think you can share with an older adult?*
During the internship you will have many opportunities to meet someone new and tell them about yourself. What could you share to get the conversation started? What questions would you ask?*
Briefly describe a time that you were in a new social situation or a new program with people you didn’t know. Perhaps you met people who were very different from you. What was that experience like for you?
I am interested in Virtual Programming*

YesNo
When are you available to attend an in-person group interview at DOROT, 171 W. 85th Street?*

Monday, January 12th, 4:30 PM - 6:00 PMTuesday, January 27th, 5:30 PM - 7:00 PM
Next Steps:
All applicants are required to attend a group interview in-person. We will be in touch to schedule your time based on your preference

Thank you for taking the time to complete this application. Questions? Please contact us at teens@dorotusa.org.

Support for this program is provided by a generous gift from The Anita K. Hersh Philanthropic Fund: in loving memory of Stephie and Jack Hersh.
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