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Volunteer & Connect with an Older Neighbor this Winter

January 13, 2022 | 9:21 AM - Updated on January 14, 2022 | 8:21 AM
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SPONSORED

Deliver warmth and smiles to older adults through DOROT’s Winter Package Delivery!

The winter months can leave older adults feeling isolated and alone. Volunteer to deliver a winter care package and share a friendly phone call with an older adult in the community this January.

“It was a pleasure speaking with the volunteer. It is a comfort having DOROT in our lives. The bag of goodies is a very welcome treat and very much appreciated. DOROT is a blessing for all the people you serve!” – Ruth (DOROT senior)

Here’s how it works:

    1. Register online HERE
    2. Pick up a Winter Care Package (locations below)
    3. Deliver the package to an older adult
    4. Connect with the older adult by phone for 20-30 minute friendly phone call

Dates:

Sunday, January 30

Monday, January 31

Package Pick-Up Locations:

West Side: Sunday, January 30 & Monday, January 31

DOROT
171 West 85th Street
Off Amsterdam Avenue

East Side: Sunday, January 30

Moise Safra Center

130 East 82nd Street 

Between Park and Lexington Avenues

For more information and to register, please visit www.dorotusa.org/winter 

Please Note: Pre-registration and valid photo ID is required to participate. All volunteers must wear masks for the duration of the program. 

About DOROT: 

DOROT is a social service agency dedicated to alleviating social isolation among older adults by providing services to help them live independently as valued members of the community. For more than four decades, DOROT has been an innovative leader in the fields of aging services and volunteerism.

 

DOROT

171 West 85 Street

New York, NY 10024

Tel: 212-769-2850

www.dorotusa.org

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