community
Are you looking for a little connection to add to your day or week? Berkeley Lab and Be Well at Work have a series of ongoing, drop-in groups on a variety of topics that are open to everyone. The Lab's Employee Resource Groups and Employee Activity Associations also host regular events that are open to all staff, and there are a myriad of ways to volunteer.
For a full list of events at the Lab, check out the LBL Events Calendar and IDEA Office Events Calendar or go the IDEA Office event page.
drop in Groups
Are you looking for ways to improve handling the anxiety and stress of returning to the office? Have you found approaches that enhance your resilience around the challenges of hybrid work that you can share? Connect with fellow Berkeley Lab colleagues and join in on short facilitated discussions once every two weeks to share tips on being well throughout this challenging time. Hosted by the All Access ERG, the sessions will be roughly 30 minutes each, during the lunch hour every other Tuesday. Join us on Zoom!
For more information, contact the All Access Mental Health Initiative Co-chairs, Tom Gallant at tggallant@lbl.gov and Jean Sexton jmsexton@lbl.gov. This event is led by the All Access ERG Mental Health initiative.
Ongoing: Every two weeks, on Tuesday at 12:15 pm
parenting & caregiver Groups
Join UC Berkeley's Be Well at Work Elder Care Program for Caregivers Connect. The group will meet virtually on the first Tuesday of the month, and the third Friday of the month from 11 am -12 pm.
These small group meetings will focus on a different topic each month. The format will consist of a brief introduction by Maureen Kelly, LCSW, BWAW Elder Care Counselor, with discussion and Q & A to follow. You are welcome to drop-in for any subject of interest.
Berekley Lab ERGs & associations
Employee Resource Groups (ERG) are groups of employees who join together based on shared characteristics or life experiences to provide fellowship, friendship and support, enhance career and personal development and contribute to the organization’s vision and values. There are 9 ERGs at LBL and they regularly plan events and gatherings for all staff. Check out the calendar on the website for upcoming activities.
Employee Activity Associations (EAA) are employee 'clubs' established to promote and support Laboratory-wide recreational, cultural, educational, and social activities at the Laboratory for the benefit of all employees.
Employee Activity Associations (EAA) are employee 'clubs' established to promote and support Laboratory-wide recreational, cultural, educational, and social activities at the Laboratory for the benefit of all employees.
Berkeley Lab Volunteer Opportunities
"Changing the World One Hour at a Time."
Do you have an hour to two to volunteer on behalf of the Lab? Join the K-12 STEM Education and Outreach Programs, the Talent Outreach Office or a Community Relations Program and get out and meet new people while spreading the word about all the amazing work we do here at Berkeley Lab. Check out the Berkeley Lab Volunteer Portal for the latest opportunities.