Become a Rebel
- Take part in Non-Violent Direct Action training. Check here to see when the next one is scheduled. Note that due to the current pandemic there might not be any happening in person.
- Take a look at a beautifully illustrated version of the Heading for Extinction and What to Do About It talk by Jess Agar.
- Join the Rebellion Academy, a learning platform for rebels.
- Make sure you keep in touch on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.
- Join a working group - info below and specific roles here.
Our working groups fall within three groups – actions (focused on direct action), movement (focused on growing our movement) and support (enabling everything to run smoothly).
If you need help or support for an action or event, please have a look through the list below and contact the relevant working group.
Please contact Affinity Group Support if you are looking to join an affinity group and they will try to match you up: xr_cam_ag_support_wg@protonmail.com
Working groups are always looking for new members and if you’d like to join, contact the email address below. You can also look at the list of roles working groups are actively looking to fill, although don’t feel restricted to this if you just want to get involved.
Actions
Arrestee Support
This is a group to support people who are at risk of arrest, who are arrested or who have previously been arrested as part of an XR protest action.
info@xrcambridge.orgPerformers
We are a network of performers in XR Cambridge – please get in touch and we’ll see if we can help.
info@xrcambridge.orgRemote Action Group
We are a group of rebels who work from home to help to create, design and realise powerful actions. Please get in touch if you’d like to join us or want to ask for our help.
info@xrcambridge.orgMovement
Media & Messaging
Developing our PR and media strategy, looking after our social media accounts and website, and liaising with members of the press.
info@xrcambridge.orgCommunity & Outreach
Outreach to recruit more activists and supporters and communicate our message to the public, through various activities including talks, social media, literature etc (and to work with media/messaging team as appropriate).
info@xrcambridge.orgDiversity & Inclusion
Ensuring all aspects of XR Cambridge are accessible to all rebels and that barriers to participation are removed.
info@xrcambridge.orgFamilies
Making sure that where possible there are opportunities for families to get involved in XR actions and activities. Providing peer support to parents and carers as they bring up children in the face of the climate and ecological crisis.
info@xrcambridge.orgRebel Ringers
Running phone campaigns (ringing people who have signed up on action network) to recruit more rebels and encourage people to get more actively involved in the local group.
info@xrcambridge.orgEmail Newsletter
Communicating key information to local rebels via our mailing list.
info@xrcambridge.orgTeachers for Truth
We are a group of teachers and other people who work with children. We’ve set ourselves up so that we can talk about how to get the climate crisis into our lessons, and to help each other come to terms with teaching a generation of children that are going to have a very uncertain future.
xr_cam_teachers_for_truth@protonmail.comGrowing Resistance
We are a group who love plants, wildlife and nature and want to help nurture and promote these in our city and surrounding areas. Join the Facebook group here.
xr_growing_resistance@protonmail.comSilent Rebellion
Regular event where rebels come together, pause the treadmill of activity and rest in silence, usually in a busy public space. Find out more at silentrebellion.org.
jez@silentrebellion.orgSupport
Affinity Group Support
Supporting affinity groups and their coordinators, and promoting autonomy and decentralisation within XR Cambridge. Please contact us if you are looking to join an affinity group and we will try to match you up.
Read coordinator support pack
Regenerative Culture
Building long-term resilience, health and wellbeing in XR and the wider community.
Read regen resources document
Finance and Fundraising
Raising money for XR Cambridge and putting in place proper procedures for managing our finances and paying expenses.
xr_cam_finance@protonmail.comGeneral Meeting Facilitators
Ensuring the General Meeting is organised and facilitated effectively and smoothly and that the content reflects the needs of the local group.
info@xrcambridge.orgSafeguarding
Offering safeguarding support to protect the health, well-being and rights of individuals in XR Cambridge to ensure all members – but particularly young people and vulnerable adults — can participate free from abuse and harm.
info@xrcambridge.orgSystems and Tech
Providing IT and technical solutions needed to run XR Cambridge’s activities.
xr_cam_systems_and_tech@protonmail.com