Volunteer Appeal for Zoom-Hybrid Support at Still Mountain

Dear Still Mountain People,

Background and Current Situation
For over four years, beginning during the COVID-19 pandemic, Still Mountain has provided Zoom-Hybrid sessions for our Sunday Sitting and Sharing. Thanks to the dedication of several volunteers, those unable to attend in person have been able to participate in meditation, sharing, and dharma talks alongside those gathering at Harmony Studio (previously in the Turner Center) through the Zoom-Hybrid setup. We are deeply grateful for the service these volunteers have offered to the sangha. However, the volunteer team has recently dwindled to just two members, which threatens our ability to continue this service in the future. We already know that on three upcoming Sundays—May 31, June 7, and June 14, 2026—there will be no volunteers available to set up the Zoom-Hybrid equipment at Harmony Studio. On those dates, the sitting will be conducted in person only. Although those at home can connect to the Still Mountain Zoom, it will not be linked to the Harmony Studio gathering…

Urgent Need for New Volunteers
UNLESS – new volunteers join the team and learn how to operate the Zoom-Hybrid
sessions by then!

Training Plan for New Volunteers
And here is the plan – The current team will train new volunteers on setting up the Zoom-Hybrid equipment every Sunday morning, starting this coming Sunday, April 12, at 9 AM at Harmony Studio. We will continue training as many Sundays as needed, until the new volunteers are comfortable managing the setup independently.

Volunteer Commitment and Shift Rotation
If we can rebuild the team to five or more volunteers, each person will be on duty for two consecutive weeks every 8–10 weeks. The more volunteers we have, the less frequent each shift will be.

How to Join and Participate
If you are interested in joining the tech team, simply come to Harmony Studio this Sunday at 9 AM to begin training. Please bring your own laptop; iPads and tablets may also work, and we are currently checking for the appropriate adapters.

Contact Information
For further information, please feel free to contact me at
yarivlin@gmai.com
With Metta,
Yair Rivlin