The holidays can leave older adults feeling isolated and alone. Volunteer to deliver a care package and share a visit or friendly phone call with an older adult.
“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:
- Register online HERE (by March 26)
- Pick up a package of treats and get matched with an older adult
- Deliver the package to the older adult
- Connect with the older adult for visit or friendly phone call
Date: Sunday, March 30
Package Pick-Up Locations:
West Side:
- DOROT
171 West 85th Street
Off Amsterdam Avenue
East Side:
- Central Synagogue
- 123 East 55th Street
- Between Park and Lexington Avenues
For more information and to register, please visit www.dorotusa.org/packagedelivery
Please Note: Pre-registration and valid photo ID is required to participate.
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
