Volunteer Opportunity Details:

Visit a compatible senior, one-on-one, for conversation, companionship and to share mutual interests on a weekly basis. These visits occur within the home of a senior residing on the East Side or Upper West side of Manhattan. You will be matched by a professional social worker to establish a meaningful and rewarding relationship. Year long commitment required.

Volunteers undergo extensive training and are selected after careful review by the staff at DOROT.

This opportunity is sponsored by: DOROT We are looking for volunteers with the following skills Companionship/Caregiver This volunteer opportunity addresses the following social interests Seniors We need volunteers who are free at these times Mo Tu We Th Fr Sa Su Morning X X X X X X X Afternoon X X X X X X X Evening X X X X X X X Contact Person: Deborah Scheinberg, Director Of Friendly Visiting, (212) 769-2850, (email) View all organization contacts Address: 171 West 85th Street New York, NY 10024 (See a map) Directions: The crosstown buses stops at Amsterdam Avenue and 86th Street; walk one block to 85th Street. Subway 1 stop at 86th Street.   Nearest Metro/Subway Stop: 86th Street/Broadway,   Walk distance (in minutes): 4 minutes   Nearest Bus Stop: 86th Street/Amsterdam Avenue, 2 minutes minute walk Web Site: http://www.dorotusa.org Miscellaneous Information Borough Manhattan Volunteer Shifts Days and times of visits are flexible between seniors and their volunteer friendly visitors. HOUR-LONG, WEEKLY VISITS ARE REQUIRED.