Getting Active and Learning More
You can become involved with XR in several different ways. Just choose the way that suits you best. If your first or second choice doesn't feel like the right 'fit', it's fine to change to another kind of activity, but please step up and join us. If not you, who? If not now, when?
Our Next Big Action - Insure Our Survival
Starting 28th October 2024
Find full information here.
To find an XR group near you, or a Community Group:
Get Involved - Local Groups map and Community Groups contact information.
Keen to find out about a role and join a Working Group?
Volunteer Website - apply for a role or create an account to let us know your skills and interests.
It's recommended that new XR members learn about Nonviolent Direct Action [NVDA] and your protest rights, even for family-friendly actions.
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Nonviolent Direct Action workshop is an interactive session with presenters.
- Or you can take the NVDA module on the Rebellion Academy (XR's online learning platform) in your own time. You will need to create an account on the Rebellion Academy so you can save your progress.
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Know Your Rights [KYR] (updated Nov 2023) - is key information for everyone. It's focused on UK [Westminster] law. For actions outside England and Wales, your local group or region or nation should be able to offer advice.
- Or you can take the KYR module on the Rebellion Academy
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NB There have been changes to the law through the Police, Crime, Sentencing & Courts Acts. For the most updated information please study the Know Your Rights info - linked above.
To find XRUK events, including actions, local group activities and all our training:
You can view the Events Calendar or Events Map on the XRUK website.
👁 You can view the whole calendar, or any part(s) of it.
🔹 Click on the left-hand colour bars to show or hide one or more calendars.
🔹 Use the search box to filter local events that interest you (note that secret actions are not included in public view).
Got an action, event or announcement to bring to the calendar?
✍️ Fill in the UK Comms Requests form
Want to study and learn more about XR?
We run lots of talks, training and workshops. Find out more here:
- XRUK Talks & Training Facebook
- The Rebel Toolkit is XR's online library of resources - the website you're using right now!
- Rebellion Academy offers a variety of online training modules you can study in your own time. When you complete a module, you earn a badge. OK, it's a virtual one, but it's still a badge!
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Foundation Programme gives you a thorough grounding in who we are and how we work. You can access all our key talks, training and workshops and be well-supported with how to get more involved in XR.