25 Days Of Volunteering — Day 13: Friendly Visitors For Older Adults

HUDSON VALLEY, NY — 'Tis the season for giving back to your community. There are a number of ways that you and your family can help others through the holidays.

Every day through Christmas, Patch will be highlighting a way you can provide compassion and resources to those in need.

Volunteer New York! makes it easy to find ways to help — through donations, supporting nonprofits and even volunteering from home.

Today’s opportunity is for DOROT Westchester Friendly Visitors for Older Adults.

DOROT Westchester provides a unique opportunity for volunteers to visit with older adults in the Westchester community to enrich each other's lives through meaningful social connection. Volunteers are matched by their shared interests and availability, and they can devote an hour on a weekly or monthly basis to providing companionship at the older adult's home. Social workers will provide ongoing support to all volunteers.

Volunteer requirements:

• Must be 21+
• Must complete an orientation and background check, as well as provide references
• Must commit to one year to building a relationship with an older adult

Express interest here.

Check out all the volunteer opportunities around the Hudson Valley by visiting the Holiday Volunteering web page.

@volunteerNYnow.