Training and Open Calls
Open Call
All the latest info to help you prepare for the mass occupation.
Watch the Open Call here on YouTube which covers:
- Why XRUK is going to Windsor
- What the action is going to look like
- How to get involved
Volunteer Roles Fayre
Watch the recording of the roles fayre, with explanations of all the roles.
Prepare for Action
This workshop will cover what you need to know when attending XR actions to keep yourself and others safe. This workshop will include a 30-minute action briefing for the Upgrade Democracy mass occupation.
- Thu 15th Aug 6.30-8.30pm register here
Outreach
In this interactive workshop, we look at ways of recruiting for Upgrade Democracy. How can we inspire people to take part in civil disobedience? What messages resonate with the values of our target demographics? How can we have conversations, in plain English, about the principles and practicalities of Citizens Assemblies?
- Wed 14th Aug 7.30-8.30pm register here
Creative Ideas Workshops
Come along to this friendly and informal space hosted by the Creative Community to throw around creative ideas, get advice and support each others plans for fUNFAIR games and any other creative designs for Upgrade Democracy.
Please come and join us and bring your local group members. We are here to support you with your ideas!
- Wed Aug 21st 7-8pm register here
General Stewarding
New Stewards please attend from 7pm-8pm.
Trained Stewards can join the zoom call at 7.40pm for the Upgrade Democracy event-specific briefing.
- Mon 12 Aug 7-8pm register here
- Thur 22 Aug 7-8pm register here
- Wed 28 Aug 7-8pm register here
Lead Steward
Upgrade Democracy Briefing and what does the Lead Steward role involve.
- Wed 28 Aug 8-8.45pm register here
Roadtaking
Find out how to keep marchers safe from traffic
- Thu Aug 15th 7-8pm register here
Deescalation
Workshops are useful for those new to deescalation and those looking to share and be inspired.
- Mon 12 Aug 7-8.30pm register here
- Sat 17 Aug 4-5.30pm register here
- Mon 19 Aug 7-8.30pm register here
Action Wellbeing
Action Wellbeing supports the physical and emotional wellbeing of everyone involved in XR actions. Action Wellbeing supports the physical and emotional wellbeing of everyone involved in XR actions.
- Mon 19 Aug 7-8.30pm register here
- Sun 25 Aug 4-5.30pm register here
- Wed 28 Aug 7-8.30pm register here
Citizens' Assembly
Why deliberative democracy? Find out about XR's demand for a Citizens' Assembly on Climate and Ecological Justice.
- Tue 20 Aug 7.30pm register here
Assembly Facilitator
Facilitation training to help you volunteer at the Massembly. This session will be recorded for those who can't make that date. Additionally, two in-person workshops will be held on Fri 30th Aug at Upgrade Democracy in the Talks & Training tent in Home Park.
- Thu 22nd Aug 7.30-8.30pm register here
For an overview of key info for the Upgrade Democracy event - click here