Sync Volunteer Weekend Retreat

Date

Mar 07 - 08 2026
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Time

9:00 am - 12:00 pm

Location

Kirkridge - Turning Point Office
2495 Fox Gap Rd., Bangor, PA 18013

Organizer

Sync Recovery Community
Sync Recovery Community

The Sync Recovery All-Volunteer Retreat is a restorative, connection-centered experience designed to honor and support the people who make our mission possible. This retreat brings volunteers together for reflection, community building, and renewal through meaningful conversations, wellness activities, and shared experiences rooted in recovery values. It’s a chance to step away from service, reconnect with purpose, strengthen relationships, and return re-energized—grounded in community, gratitude, and the power of showing up for one another.

Building Connection • Strengthening Communication • Celebrating Service

Agenda

SATURDAY JANUARY 24th

9:00 – 10:00 AM | CHECK IN

10:00 – 10:30 AM | Welcome & Opening Circle
– Mindful grounding exercise
– Overview of the day’s purpose and goals
– Introductions and community agreements

10:30 – 11:15 AM | Getting to Know You: The People Behind the Mission
Interactive Icebreaker & Connection Activity

– Fun introductions that highlight each volunteer’s story and passion for recovery

  • Share a positive memory from your recovery journey so far?

– Group reflection on what “Sync Community” means to each of us

11:15 – 12:30 PM | Lunch & Social Time
Enjoy lunch and casual connection — board games, music, and conversation corners.

12:30 – 1:30 PM |  Session Round 1: “Our Roles, Our Voices”
– Frontline Focus: Stories from the Field — challenges, insights, and moments of impact

1:30 PM – 1:45 PM  | Break


1:45 PM – 2:30 PM |  Session Round 2: “Our Roles, Our Voices”
– Behind the Scenes: Building the Backbone — what keeps Sync running smoothly

2:30 – 3:15 PM |  Session Round 3: “Our Roles, Our Voices”
– Bridge Builders: Communications and Collaboration — how we strengthen the link between both sides

3:15 PM – 4:00 PM ENERGIZER!!!

4:00 – 4:45 PM |  Session Round 4: Learning Together
Interactive learning sessions that support personal and collective growth:
– Wellness in Action: Self-care for volunteers and staff

5:00 –6:00 PM |  Dinner

6:00 PM – 7:00 PM  | Break

7:00 –7:45 PM |  Session Round 5: Learning Together
– Creative Communication: Tools for better collaboration and community building

8:00 – 9:00 PM |  Recovery Meeting

SUNDAY JANUARY 25th

8:00 – 9:00 AM | Breakfast

9:00 –9:45 AM |  Session Round 6: Learning Together
– Sync in Motion: Exploring future projects and volunteer opportunities

9:45 AM – 10:00 AM  | Break

10:00 – 10:45 AM | Visioning Workshop: “The Future We Build Together”
– Guided group discussion on communication flow, teamwork, and shared goals
– Collaborative brainstorming for Sync’s next year of volunteer engagement

10:45 – 11:30 AM | Closing Circle & Gratitude Share
– Reflections from participants
– Group affirmation activity
– Closing remarks and thank-yous

Retreat Goals

– Strengthen relationships across all volunteer roles
– Encourage open communication and idea sharing
– Recognize and celebrate contributions of every volunteer
– Co-create a shared vision for the future of Sync Recovery’s community

Date

Mar 07 - 08 2026
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Time

9:00 am - 12:00 pm

Location

Kirkridge - Turning Point Office
2495 Fox Gap Rd., Bangor, PA 18013

Organizer

Sync Recovery Community
Sync Recovery Community