Wellbeing-First Aid External Coord (EC) Shared

Group:Action Wellbeing
Posted:26/06/2024
Location:From home role with XR UK (UK Wide)
Hours per week:2-4
No. spaces available:2
Meeting Time:Wellbeing Monday 6-7pm, Action Support Tuesday 6:30-7:30pm, Actions Carousel (optional) Friday 2-4pm
Meeting Format:Conference call
Meeting Schedule:Weekly calls
Essential Skills:A smile and willingness to help others.
Desired Skills:Working first aider knowledge would be helpful but is not essential
Accessibility considerations:Access to a computer and reliable internet connection

Good communication is essential to maintain a strong, connected and supported Actions Wellbeing and First Aid (AWB-FA) team. Represent AWB-FA and be their voice at the Action Support Circle. Maintain links with other Action Support crews - stewards, Outreach, DeEsc/ENV, Protest Liaison
Managing information flow between this team and others as necessary. Applying our experience to the planning and execution of national actions so that they are well conceived and well executed in line with principles goals and legacy of XR and AWB-FA way of doing things
The roles currently does not carry any volunteer Living Expenses
Although the role can be held by one individual, role-share is part of AWB-FA's DNA and is therefore almost mandatory! Standard role mandate for EC roles applies
More information about the team is here in Rebel Toolkit and on the Organism

This role is being advertised by the following working group:

Action Wellbeing

Location: XR UK (UK Wide)

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. Action Wellbeing provide water, hand warmers and snacks (chocolate!), as well as a listening ear and a friendly smile. Rebels come to us for all sorts of things, including: information on the nearest toilets, rain protection, conversation, blankets and pillows, warm tea, songs and chants, support during arrests and countless other useful things! Designated First Aiders are typically needed when: over 50 people are attending an action the action is a high physical risk environment. Wellbeing is typically needed when: arrests are likely an action may last for a long duration larger numbers of people are attending Wellbeing is essential for actions that include lock-ons, glue-ons, or occupation. Contact us actionwellbeing@extinctionrebellion.uk

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