About DOROT
What is DOROT?
DOROT describes itself as "experts in healthy aging and volunteerism, fostering connection, community, and a sense of belonging." It works on what it calls "an epidemic of social isolation and loneliness in the United States, especially among older adults", bringing older people together with volunteers of all ages. It says it was "founded in 1976 by a group of recent social work graduates" who began with regular visits and food deliveries to their older neighbors on the Upper West Side of Manhattan. The name means "generations" in Hebrew, and it is "founded on Jewish values of kindness, communal responsibility, and respect for older adults" while welcoming participants, volunteers and staff of all backgrounds.
Its About page says that last year its programs served almost 8,000 older adults, a 33% increase on the year before, with 6,500 volunteers giving more than 49,000 hours. Its remote offerings now reach participants in 42 states, DC and 5 countries, and programs run onsite, in older adults' homes, in the community and by phone or Zoom.
Where will I work?
Its postings say "DOROT is headquartered on the Upper West Side of Manhattan and the team works on a hybrid schedule". The social work roles it listed on 2026-10-09 are in the office three days a week and remote the rest. The Westchester manager role works from the White Plains office on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays and remotely on other days. Its programs are "conducted onsite, in the home, remotely and in the community", so the role mix includes some time with participants outside the office.
What is the DOROT team like?
Its careers page says "DOROT's professional staff is committed to our culture of collaboration and excellence" and calls DOROT "a mission-driven organization filled with passionate people focused on having a positive impact". Like the social workers who founded it, it says it practices tikkun olam, "the Jewish notion of repairing the world", through services and community-building.
Work-Life Balance
Its postings and careers page say "We believe in work/life balance": 20 days of vacation per year, 10 paid federal holidays and up to as many as 13 paid Jewish holidays, "as well as early office closures on Fridays". That is at least 30 days off a year before the Jewish holidays and before sick leave, plus fully paid parental leave.
Perks and Benefits
- 20 days of vacation, 10 paid federal holidays and up to 13 paid Jewish holidays a year
- Early office closures on Fridays
- Fully paid parental leave and other leave policies
- A choice of medical, vision and dental plans, short-term disability and life insurance
- A 403(b) retirement plan open from the day of hire, with discretionary quarterly employer contributions after 2 years of service
- A hybrid schedule built around three office days a week
- Salary ranges stated in each posting