Thanks for checking in about Action Pods! We are launching our next round of Action Pods in early April, 2026! The political landscape is changing every day, and we will offer ways to take concrete action to fight for racial justice grounded in the moment. Please sign up on our interest form to more details.

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What are Action Pods?

What is an Action Pod?
Action pods are a place to connect and take action, explore relational parts of whiteness, and explore your personal stake. An Action Pod is a group of 4-12 folks (called podmates) and 1-2 pod leaders who work together on a specific social or racial justice action. The pod’s project has a defined start and end date, typically lasting 3-4 months. 

Why should I join an Action Pod?
Oh, there are so many reasons! Here are just a few…

• You want to build a socially and racially just future in a supportive environment
• You want to get to know people who are also committed to justice
• You want to learn about organizing and leadership skills 
• You want to be an active member of SURJ, but a committee isn’t the right fit for you

Do I need to have any experience to join an Action Pod?
No, follks of any and all experience levels are welcome to join. If taking action to stand up for justice is new to you, this is a great space to build those skills with a small, supportive group of podmates.

What is the time commitment?
Generally, action pod members (podmates) commit to:

1. Having a 1:1 phone call with your pod leader for an initial get-to-know-you (15-30 min)
2. Attending pod gatherings once or twice a month for 3-4 months
   • Each pod gathering will last 60 - 90 minutes
   • Details for dates/time and whether pod gatherings will be virtual or in-person will be shared when you sign up through the interest form!
     
3. Contributing the minimum number of hours or actions per month to the project goal

What happens during pod gatherings?
During pod gatherings: 

• Pod members and pod leaders get to know each other and build community. Building relationships is essential for growing a strong movement for liberation.
  
• Pod members and pod leaders talk about their experiences with the actions you are all doing. This can be a great space to share feelings that come up and support each other.
  
• At one gathering a month a SURJ Bay Area member will discuss their own personal stake in activist work.

What is the culture of pod gatherings?
Glad you asked! Action Member Pod members and leaders agree to act in alignment with the core SURJ mission, values, and principles described here. Everyone in a pod also agrees to these Community Agreements. Please read these and make sure you to agree to them before signing up to join a pod.

When Are Action Pods? 
This cycle of action pods will be following the following schedule: 
April Schedule: 

• April 7th 7:00pm - 8:30pm    
  
• April Action and date to be determined
  

May Schedule:

• May 5th  7:00pm - 8:30pm
  
• May Action and date to be determined

June Schedule:

• June 2nd  7:00pm - 8:30pm 
  
• June  Action and date to be determined
  
• June 23rd: Closing 7:00pm - 8:30pm
  

Next Action Pods Will Launch in April 2026!
We will be launching an action pod in April! Sign up now for more updates!

Sign up for action pods here!