Social Support

A few ways to connect with the Harvard community....

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, performing arts, professional sports, family events and seasonal attractions.

MSFR: Multicultural Staff, Faculty, & Researchers Assocation. Provides a platform for members of the Harvard community to create sustainable professional networks and to foster career development, by enhancing cross-cultural communication, international awareness, cooperation, and cultural diversity

HUID: Your Harvard ID is a ticket to discounts at performing arts venues and for a myriad of products and services, computer discounts and telecommunications services, and much much more.

Special Interest / Support Groups:
These include 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), the Harvard Gay and Lesbian Caucus (HGLC), the Harvard Recreation’s Club Program, and Harvard Neighbors.

Volunteer Opportunities:
These exist at the Arnold Arboretum , with ARTS FIRST, in several museums around Harvard, at the Harvard Square Homeless Shelter, the Host Program for International Students, and in several of Harvard hospitals, notably McLean, and MGH.