Spring Rebellion: Call for Support

The Spring Rebellion asks you to step forward and step up. To refuse to be a bystander while our world is sold and burned by the selfish act of a few.

We're looking to fill a variety of critical support roles for actions and events and we need your help. For every XR person leading a march or risking arrest while practicing civil disobedience, there are many serving in these support roles and no role is more important than another. And even if you plan on taking on a high risk role for one action, you can still take on a support role for another!

Action & March Support Roles

Jail Support: Keep track of arrestees and their belongings through the action and arrest process. Greet and feed arrestees upon release. Sign up for a training on 4/5 or 4/14.

Marshalls and Bike Squad: Provide direction and crowd control at a march or large action and keep everyone safe. Block traffic as needed. Come to our Pre-Rebellion Gathering on 4/2 to learn more about marshaling.

De-escalators: Speak with individuals who may be agitated by the action (such as employees who may be trying to enter a building being blocked by those risking arrest or angry drivers trying to get through a blocked roadway). Training offered on 4/6 at 6:30 pm.

Outreach Team: Distribute flyers and speak with passersbys at an action to spread awareness about the intent of the action and to encourage folks to join us next time.

Medics: Act as on-site medical support for the action.

Action Support & Care Team: Organize emotional support such as pre or post action grounding work or emotional support.

Photographer/Livestreamer: Capture the action through photos and videos which will be passed onto the media team for further amplification of the action. 

Court/Legal Support: Lawyers: help provide legal support after actions. Public: Help with organizing legal support.

Note that we are planning many events, so please indicate all roles you’re interested in taking on during the rebellion.

Festival Support

Leading up to Earth (Crisis) Day, we’ll gather in Washington Square Park each day to celebrate the earth and explore solutions to the climate crisis through art, music, and teach ins. Come be in community with fellow rebels and our allies to learn, dance, and create together as we imagine the future we want.

We’ll be in Washington Square Park on 4/19, 4/20, 4/21, 4/22 from 3 - 8 PM each day.

We’re looking for people to help with event logistics, music and art activities, mutual aid efforts, outreach, food and more. All are welcome!