# Upskilling Rebels

Trained rebels are confident rebels. Newer rebels, especially, can be truly empowered by taking advantage of the many amazing training opportunities available.  
  
Need an Interpreter for a talk, training, action or meeting? Email: xr.bsl@protonmail.com  
  
The list of talks and trainings is on the main XR UK web site -- follow the link to Resources (in the Act Now section) then "Talks and trainings". The full list is under Directory.

# On the Ground Roles

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# Outreach

Part of our purpose as rebels is to Tell the Truth, so engaging with the general public during a Rebellion is vital. Learn all out [Outreach During the Rebellion](https://rebeltoolkit.extinctionrebellion.uk/books/mobilising-the-community/page/outreach-during-the-rebellion)

# Affinity Group Roles

In each Affinity Group, is advised to have certain designated roles covered and a back-up for each role in case of someone being unable to attend at short notice. Information about the roles needed for larger actions can be found in the [NVDA - The How-to Guide to Planning Effective NVDA](https://rebeltoolkit.extinctionrebellion.uk/books/upskilling-rebels/page/nvda) and include the following:-

POLICE LIAISON

STEWARDS

DE-ESCALATION 

WELLBEING 

ANCHOR 

MEDIA TEAM – live-streaming, taking footage to edit, interviewing etc. The M&M How-to guides can be found [here](https://rebeltoolkit.extinctionrebellion.uk/books/mm-how-to-guides)

SPOKESPERSON 

LOGISTICS 

ARRESTEE SUPPORT
 
ACTION CO-ORDINATOR

>This NVDA booklet is intended for rebels who have done an induction, NVDA training and are part of an AG (Affinity group, or you could consider it an Action Group.)

# Witnessing an Arrest

When at a protest, there is no such thing as people who are 'non-arrestable'. This is because of the fact that anyone engaging in Nonviolent Direct Action or other forms of protest can be arrested. It is all at the discretion of police officers.

>Witnessing an arrest is a skill not a role. 

A legal observer (LO) is more trained and experienced and has a precise role like a paramedic. Witnessing an arrest is like being trained in first aid, it is useful and could save someone's life, but no replacement for a paramedic.**

[If there are no Legal Observers](https://rebeltoolkit.extinctionrebellion.uk/link/199#bkmrk-if-there-are-no-los-)
 witnessing the arrest, then it is important for bystanders to step in to witness the arrest and make sure that the rights of the arrestee are being upheld.
 
 Please visit the page **[Witnessing an Arrest](https://rebeltoolkit.extinctionrebellion.uk/books/informed-dissent-resources/page/witnessing-an-arrest)** for more information.

# Behind the Scenes Roles

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# The Volunteer Website

##### Signing up to volunteer as a 'behind the scenes' rebel can be highly rewarding if you are happy in such a role. Take a look at these resources:

 - ###### See the [MOVEMENT rebel](/link/454) page for information about using the [Volunteer Website](https://volunteer.extinctionrebellion.uk/) to find a role
 
 - ###### See the [Volunteer Website](/link/238) page in the [Integrator Handbook](/books/integrator-handbook) for advice on how to advertise roles on the Volunteer Website

 - ###### You can take a look at the [Rebel Next Steps Pack](https://rebeltoolkit.extinctionrebellion.uk/books/rebel-next-steps-pack) for additional guidance about XR and your role as a Movement Rebel.

# The Foundation Programme - discover & understand XR and find your ideal role

### Everything on the Foundation Programme has now moved to [this book](https://rebeltoolkit.extinctionrebellion.uk/books/the-foundation-programme)