Stewarding Training
We have a number of Zoom sessions where we will go through various aspects of Stewarding and give you a chance to ask questions. We recommend all Stewards attend tewards General Training, or a face to face session at an event.
We aim to run online training monthly and more frequently in the run up to big events Signup to be a Steward on XR Action Network to hear about these sessions or keep an eye on the Telegram channels
Training- online
General Training Video
General Stewarding Training - 30min
Stewards Briefing Video
Short 4min video of stewarding tips
Roadtaking Training Video
Roadtaking Training - 25min
We have also run the sessions listed below previously, and can organise again if they are needed - contact us for details:
- Accessability & Inclusion for Stewards
- Protest Liasion for Stewards
- Outreach for Stewards
- De escalation for Stewards
- How to recce and plan a March
- Roadtaking
Training: Face to Face
We usually run face to face training sessions during large events, typically 1 hour before shifts start.
Top Tips Sheet
Helpful sheet if you just want to print one page, export this one as a PDF
Lead Steward Training
Lead Stewards are welcome to join any of the training sessions above and we can always add on a section at the end to cover Lead topics (its a few extra slides)
Further Training
These optional additional training modules will enhance your skills and confidence when Stewarding:
- Notes on talking to the police
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Counter Terrorism Training - spotting threats
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Deescalation Training (Login required)
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CPR Training 💔
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Street Speakers (short talks you might be interested in delivering to parts of the crowd)
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Witnessing an arrest
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Witnessing a stop and search
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Street Outreach Skills Training
Signup to be a Steward on XR Action Network