Social Support

The following are a few ways for postdocs to connect with others while at Harvard.

Harvard On The Move
Weekly group walks and runs from campus, open to all postdocs, friends, and families in the Harvard community.

Harvard Chaplains
Harvard Chaplains is the umbrella organization of over 35 chaplains representing 25 of the world's traditions, united in their commitment to supporting Harvard students, faculty, and staff.

Harvard Neighbors
Provides a sense of community for postdocs and their families through cultural and educational programs and events.

Outings & Innings
Provides easy and convenient access for postdocs to some of the area's best and most popular events, as well as considerable savings on tickets to the movies, museums, theaters, music and dance venues, professional sports and amusement parks. Your ID is a ticket to discounts at performing arts venues and for a myriad of products and services, including automobiles, telecommunications services, wedding invitations and holiday cards, massages, dining and much much more.

Special Interest / Support Groups
Includes groups such as the ABCD Committee, the Association of Harvard Asian and Asian American Faculty and Staff (AHAAAFS), the Association of Harvard Latino Faculty and Staff, The Committee on Concerns of Women (CCW), Crimson Toastmasters Club, Harvard Gay and Lesbian Caucus (HGLC), Harvard Recreation’s Club Program, Harvard Neighbors, The Harvard-Radcliffe Chorus, Networking for Kids, Out Played, and Longwood Toastmasters.

Volunteer Opportunities
These include the Arnold Arboretum of Harvard University, ARTS FIRST, Museums, and Harvard hospitals as well as programs such as the Host Program for International Students and The Reading Buddies Program.

Postdoc Parents list serve
If you are a parent, you can email postdoc@fas.harvard.edu if you want to be included in the list of postdoc parents were you can contact each other in case you want to set up a playdate, borrow or donate stuff you no longer need.