ESCORTING SENIORS TO VOTING POLLS PROGRAM
WHAT Escorting elderly so that they can cast their votes on election day.
WHYTo provide escort and transportation to ensure that age and mobility does not limit a senior citizen’s rights to vote.
WHEREDOROT.
New York, NY, USA.
New York, NY, USA.
Program Description
"Citizens of all ages cherish the right to vote. Through 'Let DOROT Help You Vote,' DOROT volunteers enable seniors with mobility challenges to exercise this right by helping them complete voter registration forms and absentee ballots prior to Election Day, and by escorting seniors to the polls on Election Day."
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DOROT volunteers assist seniors to complete voter registration forms and absentee ballots prior to Election Day and also escort seniors and provide transportation to the polls on Election Day.
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dorotusa.org
MORE SENIOR PROGRAMS FROM DOROT:
DOROT Cemetery Visits Program - Volunteer escorts accompany seniors to visit the gravesites of loved ones in cemeteries and assist with emotional support. The DOROT organization is made up of a majority of Jewish seniors, volunteers, and contributors however all are always welcome.
DOROT Kosher Meals for the Homebound Program - Home delivery of nutritious kosher senior meals to elderly in New York.
Aging Programs
Senior In Home Care