Are you super organised with good people skills who would like to make a difference in XR from home? If so, A&LS needs you!
Arrestee and Legal Support is a large circle with multiple sub-groups. We support rebels through the arrest, charge and trial process. We also provide pre-arrest support including legal briefings for action planners and Know Your Rights training for rebels.
This role does not require any legal knowledge or training. Familiarity with XR structure and processes is helpful, but prior experience in A&LS is not required. Training and support are available.
The core duties of the Internal Coordinator for A&LS include:
- Planning the agenda by Tuesday for the weekly A&LS Zoom meeting on Wednesday evening
- Helping to facilitate the meeting as needed
- Coordinating with the various A&LS sub-groups
- Managing overall information flow within A&LS as needed
- Helping to maintain an effective and healthy team
- Keeping data about the group up to date, including appointments to roles in A&LS and its sub-groups
For more information on the XRUK A&LS mandate and the Internal Coordinator mandate, please select the links below:
XRUK A&LS mandate
Internal Coordinator mandate NB click on the plus sign next to Internal Coordinator.
We're looking forward to hearing from you
Location
From home role with XR UK (UK Wide)
Meeting Time
Wednesday 18.30-19.30 (A&LS team meeting)
Meeting Format
Conference call
Meeting Schedule
Flexible except for team meetings
Essential Skills
Well-organized, efficient, reliable, and willing to take initiative
Good people skills
Basic IT skills.
A basic understanding of XRUK and its structure
Desired Skills
Experience of other XRUK working groups
Accessibility considerations
Access to a PC
Access to Zoom, including a camera, with a reliable internet connection.
Access to WhatsApp, Telegram and Signal
This role is being advertised by the following working group:
Arrestee and Legal Support
Location: XR UK (UK Wide)
The XR Arrestee and Legal Support Team has supported thousands of rebels through the arrest and court process by providing pre-action trainings, legal briefings, a 24/7 phone support line during actions where arrests are expected, and post-arrest support.