DOROT 2026 Summer Intergenerational Workshops for Volunteers 65+

  • DOROT 2026 Summer Intergenerational Workshops for Volunteers 65+

    Thank you for your interest in sharing your wisdom and some laughs with DOROT’s teens this Summer.

  • Registration Process:

    • Complete this registration form by checking your preferred workshops. Only check workshops in which you are interested in participating.
    • If you are new to Intergenerational Programming at DOROT, we will be in touch to set a date for an orientation.
    • If you are new to DOROT we will be in touch to schedule an orientation for adult volunteers. You may be asked for further information including references.

    Contact us at sharemywisdom@dorotusa.org with any questions.

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  • Are you new to Intergenerational DOROT Programs?*
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  • Would you be interested in a weekly visit for teens interns in your home?

  • Home Visits

    Make connections with teens from the comfort of home (limited to the Upper West and Upper East Side of Manhattan).

    In order to participate in these visit you would need to have completed an home assessment by a DOROT Social Worker. If this sounds like something you are interested in, we will be reaching out!

  • Home Visits From June to July:
  • Home Visits From July to August:

  • Summer 2026 Intergenerational Workshops

     

    In which of these programs are you interested in participating from June 22, 2026 through July 15, 2026 and from July 21, 2026 through August 14, 2026 (please check all that apply):

     

  • Nosh and Kibitz

    Older adults meet with high school students for games, light refreshments and sharing stories.

  • Board and Card Games

    Learn or practice classic games – Rummikub, Scrabble, Uno, and more – with teens in a joyful environment that brings together competition, cooperation, and conversations! Light refreshments provided.

  • Jewish Perspectives

    Meet with teens each week to discuss a current event topic (such as technology and the environment) through a Jewish values lens. Source material will come from ancient and contemporary texts, news articles, and visuals.

  • Arts and Crafts

    Join a creative space for youth and older adults to share their crafts and learn from each other. Projects will be individual and based on personal preference. All experienced levels invited to try things out and make knicknacks together.

    Facilitator: Karen Jarmon

  • Improv and Theater Games

    Experience the joy of improvisation to play, laugh and share your insights through collaborative theatre work across generations with high school students and adults over 65. Whether you have the acting bug or want to take a chance we are here to laugh and have fun together through theatre, no judgements and no experience needed.

    Facilitator: Deb Rabbai

  • Nigunim (Chanting)

    Join us to explore nigunim—unique tunes with minimal words and repetitive refrains. Originating in Hassidic communities, nigunim are accessible to all and are continually innovated by Jewish music groups. Often seen as a mystical form of prayer, they can be used for communal meditation. In our workshop, we'll learn various nigunim, share stories, and experience the joyful spirit of Jewish music to foster intergenerational connection.

    Facilitator: Zhenya Lopatnik

  • Jewish Traditions 

    High School Interns will lead casual conversations about how we celebrate and mark Jewish traditions in our homes and our communities. Each workshop will be dedicated to a theme: food, music, holidays etc. Participants are encouraged to bring both stories and images relating to their own traditions to the workshops. 

  • Story Circles - Moments of Change

    Share in the power of personal storytelling in this intergenerational event where teens and adults reflect on a unified theme: “Moments of Change”.

  • Jewish Trivia

    Come for lively conversation and to challenge your knowledge in this game that highlights Jewish life, people, and history. From legendary sports heroes, influential artists to great philosophers and surprising historical moments. Whether you’re a trivia buff or just in it for the laughs, there’s something for everyone!  

  • Teen Tech Help

    From smart phones to tablets and computers; DOROT Adults will come to the Tech Lab with their own devices and questions for guidance and support from the teen participants.

    Register for each session separately:

  • Starts in June: Tech Help - Wednesdays, 1:00PM - 2:30PM (you can select one or more dates):
  • Starts in July: Tech Help - Mondays, 1:00PM - 2:30PM (you can select one or more dates):

  • Music Appreciation

    An intergenerational exploration of music that holds distinct meaning to you in your life journey. Each session, we will share and listen to songs as a group, as well as practice the core rituals of singing, melody, and rhythm with no prior experience necessary!

    Facilitator: Elijah Wong

  • Tea & Chat

    Older adults meet with high school students for games, light refreshments and sharing stories.

  • Current Events

    Teens and adults will contemplate how their personal experience informs their view of the world. Texts, images, news articles, etc. will be a jumping off point for exploring our personal perspectives and voices from the past about current events. These sessions will be led by teen interns.

  • Cultural Traditions 

    High School Interns will lead casual conversations about how we celebrate and mark cultural traditions in our homes and our communities. Each workshop will be dedicated to a theme: food, music, holidays etc. Participants are encouraged to bring both stories and images relating to their own traditions to the workshops. 

  • Bar Trivia

    Test your general knowledge and enjoy some pretzels (but no beer!). Each week teens will prepare new challenges in new categories to keep us all sharp and learn from each other. Whether you’re a trivia buff or just in it for the laughs, there’s something for everyone!  

  • I give DOROT, Inc. the irrevocable right to take and use my name, picture, likeness, photograph, film, videotape, and/or verbal or submitted written statement in all forms and media and in all manners for any editorial, promotional, fundraising, internet (website) and/or publicity purposes of DOROT, Inc. I understand that I may be identified by name, age and/or occupation in connection with the public, private and/or internal use of this material. I grant this consent as a voluntary contribution to DOROT, Inc. and waive any rights I may have in connections with any use of the material, including any right to inspect or approve the finished use, including any written copy that may be created in connection with such use.*
  • Have you, since attaining the age of 18, been convicted of a criminal offense? (Conviction will not disqualify you from volunteering unless there is a direct relationship to the volunteer task or your volunteer activity would pose an unreasonable risk to property or safety.)*

  • Next Steps:

    Once you hit "submit," if you have never participated in a DOROT program before we will be in contact with you.

    Watch your email for more information. Contact us at sharemywisdom@dorotusa.org with any questions.

    We look forward to welcoming you to DOROT!

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