How to Run Community Assemblies
This manual outlines the various steps that you can take to run a community assembly in your local community. It has been created by people in XR’s Future Democracy Hub and Trust The People. This manual collates best practice from people throughout history and from all over the globe, who have used Community Assemblies to come together and achieve great things.
Creating a Team
“I can’t change the world on my own, it’ll take at least three of us.” - Bill Mollison Below, we...
Connecting with the Community and Allies
Relevant teams: Alliance Building, Outreach and Integration Before you attempt to bring a communi...
Assembly Framing, Scope and Topic
Relevant teams: Your local group and ally organisations The exact framing and scope for the assem...
Assembly Planning
Choose the venue Assemblies are usually held in public spaces like town squares or outside promi...
Community Assemblies - a Quick Start guide!
Hand Signals Assemblies maintain inclusivity and ensure all voices are heard equally by using han...
Dealing with Difficult Interactions
Sometimes when you are running assemblies, or doing community work in general, you might have dif...