• DOROT Intergenerational 65+ Volunteer Form

    Thank you for your interest in sharing your wisdom with DOROT's Intergenerational Programming.

  • Application Process

    • Complete this application. Any questions that are not pertinent to you may be left blank. Someone will get in touch with you about your interests and application.
    • Please Note: If you have previously participated as an adult volunteer in DOROT's intergenerational program you DO NOT NEED to complete this application. 

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

  • Format: (000) 000-0000.
  • What pronouns do you use? (choose/describe all that apply)

  • Please describe yourself. Check all that apply: (For demographic purposes only, please select all that apply)*

  • Do you consider yourself to be...? (For demographic purpose only, please select all that apply)*

  • Please let us know your employment status. Choose all that apply:*
  • Have you served in the United States Armed Services?*
  • Choose ALL that apply: I speak the following languages in addition to English

  • Have you volunteered with DOROT in the past?*
  • Have you participated in GENuine Connections before?
  • I heard about DOROT through*

  • Please see below for intergenerational opportunities that are available to Adults 65+ throughout the year. Provided are brief descriptions of each. 

    Select those that are of interest to you or would like to receive more information on.

  • Weekly Home Visits

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

  • Home Visits:

  • Civic Spirit 

    Older adults meet with high school students to discuss American History. Celebrate the highs and lows of our nation. 

  • 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.

  • Tech Help

    From smart phones to tablets and computers, teens will be given the tools and preparation to assist DOROT adults navigate the technologies that keeps us just an app away! Register for each session individually. 

  • Tea & Chat

    DOROT adults meet with high school students for games and sharing stories.

  • B-Mitzvah Experience

    Join a cohort of pre-teens (11-13) for lively discussions and fun activities around Jewish values and traditions. Share laughter, debate ideas, and join in creating a caring and joyful intergenerational community. This is a seven-session service program, in person at DOROT on Sundays.

  • 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:

    Someone from DOROT will reach out to you about your interests and application, and to answer any questions you may have about our intergenerational programming.

    Contact us at sharemywisdom@dorotusa.org with any questions.Thank you again for your interest in DOROT's Intergenerational Programs.

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