Ready to step up and make the action happen with XR NYC? Our movement runs on the fierce dedication of committed, collaborative volunteers.
Our working groups invite you to open New Rebel Welcome meetings to introduce the work each group does, discuss upcoming projects, identify open roles and share ideas. The first half of the meeting will be an opportunity for introductions, learning more about how our organizing structure works and identifying specific ways you can get involved. Working groups will conduct regular business in the second half of the meeting.
Not sure which group is the best fit? Try more than one! We’d love to connect and get to know new members better.
*We highly suggest attending an Orientation or a Climate Crisis Now talk before attending the meeting(s) of your choice.
Infrastructure: Monday, September 27th at 12:00 PM
Infrastructure handles the care and feeding of the systems that support all of our other working groups. From adding new pages onto our website, providing technical support for our speakers and teachers, maintaining our email list for our newsletter, running digital security trainings, or providing information for recruiting, we collaborate with almost every working group in XR NYC.
No technical knowledge required, just a general comfort around apps and widgets is enough! This work is time and location flexible so perfect if you only have an odd hour or two a week to spare but if you want to get more involved we are also currently looking for a coordinator to run the show!
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Outreach: Monday, September 27th at 6:30
Outreach helps grow the movement! We plan and host talks and trainings, get the word out about the climate emergency through flyering and digital messaging, help new Rebels find a place in the movement, and build community. We also work to build relationships with other organizations.
If you have experience or interest in public speaking, teaching or training, marketing, project management, making connections across organizations or just like to meet new people we’d love to meet you!
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XR Science: September 27th at 8:00 pm
The Extinction Rebellion Science group is focused on educating the public and XR members about climate science and how scientific approaches and policies can reduce the impact of the climate crisis. We are looking for new members that have a background or strong interest in any field of science.
Location: Harlem Hops, 2268 Adam Clayton Powell Jr Blvd, New York, NY 10030
Look for the table with the XR posters.
Proof of vaccination and masks are required at this location.
Contact: xrsciencenyc@gmail.com
Comedy Group: Thursday, September 30th at 10:30am
The Comedy Group harnesses the power of humor and laughter to lift the spirits and relieve stress, to foster camaraderie, and as an educational tool when communicating the truth about the climate crisis. Comedy Group also acts as a resource for those who are seeking an infusion of humor, wit, or lighthearted cheekiness into their slogan, speech, sketch, piece of writing, or action.
If you love comedy, humor, and wit, we'd love for you to join us! Our group meetings also involve education about comedic principals; no prior knowledge or skills are required to join in, and all are welcome!
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Regenerative Culture: Thursday, September 30 at 2:00 pm
Regenerative culture is a foundational part of XR. The Regenerative Culture Working Group helps support a resilient, creative, and compassionate movement that operates on a culture of care, connection, and respect. We produce and host programming, events, and trainings that promote and cultivate opportunities for personal, communal, and systemic wellbeing. We are looking for folks with an interest in and comfort with wellness and holistic practices, communication skills, and facilitation.
Through the Conflict Resilience sub-circle, we provide space and support for Rebels to learn and grow by processing conflict regeneratively, through dialogue and connection. We welcome those with experience, interest in and especially formal training in group facilitation, conflict negotiation, and community building.
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Upper East Side Neighborhood Group: Sunday, October 3rd at 10:00 am
The Upper East Side Neighborhood Groupmeets regularly to build community and to grow the movement through local outreach and actions. We welcome rebels from all zip codes. Join us on Sunday October 3rd at 10:00 am.
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Action: Monday, October 4th at 7:00 pm
Action is the engine for our work on the ground and in the streets. The Action Working group designs, organizes, and executes beautiful, bold, and compelling direct actions that align with XR’s overall strategy and supports the smooth functioning of project teams.
We’re looking for collaborative problem solvers with the time, commitment, and know how to turn visions into reality.
Register here
Contact: xrnyc.action@protonmail.com
Media and Messaging: Tuesday, October 5th at 7:00 pm
Media and messaging shapes the story of XR and does the essential work spreading the word far and wide. M&M plans, writes and creates messaging that aligns with XR strategy for social media, email, press releases and video. We’re looking for people with skills or experience in video production, graphic design, copywriting, social media campaign planning and execution, press release writing, photography, etc. A willingness to spend time learning about XR’s DNA and history is a must. The impact of our media & messaging team is immeasurable and we’d love to talk to you more about joining our team.
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Arts: Wednesday, October 6th at 7:00 pm
The Arts working group designs the bright, beautiful and creative spectacles that make XR actions distinctive. We are a network of artists of all kinds: musicians, sculptors, painters, dancers, actors, visionaries, and those just willing to pitch in. Our banners and flags are a labor of love and we need lots of hands to make them.
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Contact: xrnyc.art@gmail.com
Anchor Circle: Thursday, October 14th at 7:30
We invite new rebels to observe an anchor circle meeting. The anchor circle, consisting of one coordinator selected by each working group, handles decisions that affect all of the working groups and the movement at large. The anchor circle works out policy and questions of how work gets done that cannot be dealt with by one working group alone or that affect more than two working groups. The anchor circle is purposely kept small so as to allow for efficient meetings and decision making.
In XR NYC, most decisions of import are made within or between working groups. We can’t promise you that this meeting will be interesting and, for the sake of time, only current members of the circle will participate. However, we welcome you to come see how this group functions. We will begin with an introduction to the types of decisions that get made by the anchor circle, the process we use to make those decisions, and how members of the anchor circle are selected. Please join us!
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Political Strategy:
Do you know the ins and outs of working with elected officials in New York City, New York State or the federal government? Have experience lobbying, writing policy, or working directly in government? The Political Strategy working group is looking for new members to plan and carry out strategy to approach and negotiate with government officials to advance our demands. Additionally, the Citizens’ Assembly group welcomes those with experience, knowledge, or skills relating to the theory and practice of Deliberative Democracy. If your background matches, please contact Bob K at rlkolodny@protonmail.com for more information.
Events Support Subgroup
The events team makes our in person and online events happen! We’re looking for people who are interested in setting up, supporting, and breaking down in person events, as well as those who can help from their computer at home.
We are looking for project managers or anyone with an interest in supporting various events planned by our community. If you are interested in helping from home, we are also looking for detailed oriented people who are comfortable with basic tech to help with posting and promoting events online and with Zoom support.
Contact: xrnyc.events@gmail.com
Antiracism Subgroup
We promote inclusive, regenerative culture by working to dismantle racism and white supremacy within our movement and to advance climate justice. Interested in working on the decolonization of our movement? Do you have experience in social justice training, activism or practice? Contact Gail here: xrnycembodantirac@gmail.com.