Sync Volunteer Weekend Retreat
Date
- Mar 07 - 08 2026
Time
- 9:00 am - 12:00 pm
Location
- Kirkridge - Turning Point Office
- 2495 Fox Gap Rd., Bangor, PA 18013
Organizer
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
03.07-08.2026 Sync Volunteer Retreat
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Date
- Mar 07 - 08 2026
Time
- 9:00 am - 12:00 pm
Location
- Kirkridge - Turning Point Office
- 2495 Fox Gap Rd., Bangor, PA 18013
Organizer