Run your own Club
A network of peer-to-peer digital making clubs for all ages.
Running a Rebel Makers Club – and building a local, inclusive community around technology – is extremely rewarding, and will lead you to meet lots of brilliant people of all ages, from all backgrounds.
If you think you’d like to start a Rebel Makers community, and share your passion for digital with others, we’ve put together a simple guide to help you understand the requirements and rewards of being a Club Leader.
Our process is designed to be super easy, with regular progress calls so we can support you in any way we can!
Call 1 - Introduction
- Explain our aims and ethos
- Set out responsibilities and commitments
- Agree a provisional date
- Explain how the DBS check process works
- Run through ideal venue
- Promoting your club
Call 2 - Logistics
- Lock venue and date
- Talk through Rebel Labs – Leader agreement
- Safeguarding and incident response
- Risk assessments
- How to gain sponsorship
- Promotional material
- Optional Club addons – workshops, hardware, group projects
- Ticketing process
Call 3 - Preparation
- Checking plans
- Troubleshooting
- Communication plan
- Icebreaker for attendees
- What to expect
Call 4 - Feedback
- What went well?
- What can be improved?
- Resources required
- Ongoing plans
- Agree next date