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Stewarding Training Materials

Action Support Stewarding

At the moment, these materials are primarily aimed at General and Lead Stewards for The Big One, London April 21-24 2023. However they can be adapted as needed. Materials are constantly being developed and improved so please ensure you download the latest ve...

Steward Communications

Action Support Stewarding

How do we keep in touch with fellow Stewards Before, during and after the events we use several chats: Big Stewards Chat A Telegram chat for all XR Steward Volunteers. Chat, queries & call-outs London Stewards A Telegram chat for Stewards living in London. ...

Organisations Stewarding with XR

Action Support Stewarding

Our Stewarding team has extensive experience working with allied organisations. There are many ways of working together: We can operate as a single stewarding team, all wearing identical branding We can each retain our own branding, usually when we steward o...

What's it like being a Steward?

Action Support Stewarding

'I've been a steward for XR on a few rebellions, and absolutely love it - the stewards are a really welcoming team and its really fun. When I first started stewarding, I was REALLY nervous, but it's easy to get the hang of, the other stewards look after you a...

So I want to be a Steward, what next?

Action Support Stewarding

Join the Telegram Chat Join the Telegram chats listed here Steward Communications Please don't be put off if you can't get Telegram though - you can still volunteer in person. Complete the Recruitment Form For large scale events we organise rotas to share the...

Online Stewarding Training

Action Support Stewarding

We have a number of Zoom sessions where we will go through the basics of Stewarding and give you a chance to ask questions General Stewarding Training Video recording of General Stewards Training, 18min YouTube Stewards Briefing Video Short 4min video of stew...

What to bring with me as a Steward

Action Support Stewarding

Things to check before I arrive Have I installed and checked the communications App on my phone? Telegram or Signal Have I installed and checked What3Words App on my phone? Do I know what time and where we are meeting? What to bring with me Comfortable Shoes ...

Planning & Stewarding a March

Action Support Stewarding

Preparation What is the purpose of the March? Plan the route. Recce at similar time of day and day of the week. Take photos of junctions so that roadtake teams can plan. Consider alternatives in case you need to shorten or lengthen the route depending...

Mic Check

Action Support Stewarding

What is Mic Check It is a method to communicate with a large crowd without a PA system or megaphones How does it work if you hear someone shouting "MIC CHECK", also say "mic check* loudly, until everyone is quiet (or you can use the raised hand gesture to...

On the day - 12 Stewarding Tips

Action Support Stewarding

Stewards on a protest are welcomed, and we want to be professional too. Wear hi-vis, comfortable shoes, clothing in layers & all-weather hat (no umbrellas) Bring sunscreen, electricians tape, earplugs, water, pen & paper, phone. Food, medication, anything you ...

What is Action Support

Action Support

In order to succeed, actions need to be planned with a surrounding web of support. ‘Support’ means rebels in low-arrest-risk roles take on responsibilities before, during and after the action, which vary according to the action design. These can include: liai...

What is Action Wellbeing?

Action Support Action Wellbeing

Action Wellbeing supports the physical and emotional wellbeing of everyone involved in XR actions. Look out for us in our blue hi-vis. In our teams we also have qualified First Aiders who wear green tabards. We provide water, hand warmers and snacks (chocolat...

Access and Inclusion in Action Wellbeing

Action Support Action Wellbeing

We in XR want to make our events as inclusive and accesible as possible and not all of the related issues are obvious. Certainly physical disabilities are easy to recognise, whereas mental health and non-visible disabilities like deafness and poor sight are no...

Actions Outreach

Action Support

We reach out to the public to listen and connect. To encourage others to explore their own feelings and viewpoints, responding with follow-up questions and reflecting back what’s been said. After a genuine connection has been fostered we’re able to offer furt...

Sound & Power

Action Support Production & World Build

Sound & Power: Providing mobile PAs, sound systems, pop-up stages and solar-power set-ups; essentially bringing the vibes to any action! Typically required when you have speakers

Logistics

Action Support Production & World Build

Logistics: Looking after the safe handling, transport and storage of XR’s amazing list of action kit and equipment; literally bringing all the toys needed for any actions. Typically required when you or any team involved in the action has kit or assets to move...

Site Design & Build

Action Support Production & World Build

Site Design & Build: Working towards the design and build of sites, spaces, occupations and the different elements within those spaces, i.e. Outreach Hubs, Stages, Creative Structures etc. Typically required for larger actions or where public outreach is plann...

Sustenance

Action Support Production & World Build

Sustenance: Making sure there’s systems, crew and equipment in place to feed hungry rebels so they can go on rebelling! Training If I want to do Sustenance for a specific Action what skills or training do I need? Some experience in food preparation and a basic...

Toilets Sanitation and Waste

Action Support Production & World Build

Toilets Sanitation and Waste: What is it? Shits and giggles! Seriously, Sanitation and Waste may not have the most glamorous name but it’s a vital part of any rebellion and often has a great team of people who have as much of a laugh as anyone else, and are al...

Accommodation

Action Support Production & World Build

Accommodation Working on providing indoor accommodation for groups or individuals and setting up and running protest camps. The Accommodation Team work hard to help everyone find a place to stay for major events (usually rebellions in London). Each Region/Na...