• NHC's Summer Institute: July 29- August 4, 2024. Registration opens April 25th

    This year’s theme of עִיר מִקְלָט “Ir Miklat: City of Refuge” can be found in a small corner of parshat Matot-Masei (Numbers 30:2 - 36:13). It epitomizes how we want this year’s institute to feel: a space where both the individual and the community at the heart of the Havurah ethos can come together in a safe space to create something meaningful, where our connections are welcoming and inclusive, fun and exciting, relaxing and energizing, and insightful and spiritually significant for our diverse community of participants.

    The Core Team envisions Institute as our City of Refuge--a place that’s safe--this year more than ever. What is it YOU need refuge from? We welcome you to join us at Pearlstone Center for sanctuary and refuge, to renew and refresh, and to play, rest, create and learn with us!

On-Site Volunteer Roles

1 Setting Up Spaces, Putting Up Signs, Setting Up Davvening Space
2 Check- In/Registration
3 Check- In/Registration Childcare
4 Registration Buddy
5 Newcomer Buddy
6 Family Buddy
7 AV/Onsite Tech
8 Shabbat Registration/Friday Afternoon Office Help
9 Konover Chairs Re-Set
10 Multi-Purpose Volunteers
11 Tabling for NHC Merchandise
12 Prayer Book Shlepper
13 Saturday Night Pack Up & Loading Truck
14 Final Clean-up
15 Unloading Supplies into Harford Storage Unit
1 Setting Up Spaces, Putting Up Signs, Setting Up Davvening Space

 

Pending in-person gathering

Help with preparations for the week including signage, decorations, setting up spaces, and setting up the Davvening Space.

Setting up and beautifying the space happens the day before the Institute stars, Sunday.  Anyone planning to come early and help with this will receive a $75 discount on their Sunday night stay.

 

If you are interested in this position, email office@main.havurah.org.

2 Check- In/Registration

 

Pending in-person gathering

Serve during one or both of the shifts at a registration/check-in table. Give registrants supplies (program guide, paper clips, name badge) and provide them with any related information as supplied to you by the Office.

 

If you are interested in this position, email office@main.havurah.org.

3 Check- In/Registration Childcare

 

Pending in-person gathering

Keep an eye on young children while parents go through the Check-in/Registration process.

 

If you are interested in this position, email office@main.havurah.org.

4 Registration Buddy

 

Pending in-person gathering

Float around during Check-in/Registration and provide assistance to anyone who has general questions about where to go or find a staff member to do so if necessary.

 

If you are interested in this position, email office@main.havurah.org.

5 Newcomer Buddy

Newcomer Buddies welcome first-time participants at Institute and help them feel included. Buddies reach out to first-timers pre-Institute, attend the Newcomer Orientation on the first day of Institute, and are encouraged to touch base with their Buddies several times during the week(s) to help them acclimate to the Institute.*

 

*If you are interested in being a Newcomer Buddy for the 2021 online Summer Institute, email volunteer@havurah.org.

6 Family Buddy

 

Pending in-person gathering

Buddies will enjoy helping in modest ways, whether the task be interesting and fun or just incredibly helpful. All mutually-agreed upon tasks can be considered.

The buddy should have an open conversation with the parent/caregiver they are supporting about expectations and boundaries.  Examples of ways to help-

  1. In the dining hall, a buddy might go get drinks while the parent sits with a child at the table. Conversely, a buddy could sit with a child while the parent goes to get food or drinks.
  2. A buddy might agree to pick up a child from Kidstitute on one or two days because the caregiver is leading a longer workshop or class.

 

If you are interested in this position, email office@main.havurah.org.

7 AV/Onsite Tech

 

Pending in-person gathering

Help with tech/AV needs when campus staff are not available.

 

If you are interested in this position, email office@main.havurah.org.

8 Shabbat Registration/Friday Afternoon Office Help

 

Pending in-person gathering

Work with the Office to register Shabbat participants and arrange logistics on Friday afternoon. 

 

If you are interested in this position, email office@main.havurah.org.

9 Konover Chairs Re-Set

 

Pending in-person gathering

Return chairs to previous location after programming in that space.

 

If you are interested in this position, email office@main.havurah.org.

10 Multi-Purpose Volunteers

Be able to jump in where needed!

 

If you are interested in this position, email office@main.havurah.org.

11 Tabling for NHC Merchandise

 

Pending in-person gathering

 

Assist with managing the NHC merchandise table during the Shuk and Evening Programs.

 

If you are interested in this position, email office@main.havurah.org.

12 Prayer Book Shlepper

 

Pending in-person gathering

Make sure prayer books are transported for community events.

 

If you are interested in this position, email office@main.havurah.org.

13 Saturday Night Pack Up & Loading Truck

 

Pending in-person gathering

Pack up the office and organize for Sunday truck and storage unit loading.

 

If you are interested in this position, email office@main.havurah.org.

14 Final Clean-up

 

Pending in-person gathering

Stay through till the end on Sunday and make sure that everything has been cleaned up/wrapped up/dealt with on site.

 

If you are interested in this position, email office@main.havurah.org.

15 Unloading Supplies into Harford Storage Unit

 

Pending in-person gathering

At the end of the Institute, help with unloading the truck at the Hartford storage unit and organizing boxes and supplies in the unit.

 

If you are interested in this position, email office@main.havurah.org.

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