BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 CALSCALE:GREGORIAN PRODID:animalrightscalendar.com/ics X-WR-CALNAME:Animal Rights METHOD:PUBLISH X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VEVENT UID:6abc72c3b12321449ec75847 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://assets.animalrightscalendar.com/event_images/67226614bd1a66952c63bcf7/5615.jpg SUMMARY:WTF: Sydney\, Australia - WTF Movie Challenge\, October 3rd\, 2026 DTSTAMP:20260930T043547Z DTSTART:20261003T030000Z DTEND:20261003T070000Z DESCRIPTION:Help us stand up for animals again this weekend! ✊\nFrequently Asked Questions (PLEASE READ IF FIRST TIME)\n🕜 When does the event start?\ nOutreach starts at 1:30pm sharp at Town Hall. We will be meeting before h and to pick-up and transport equipment from Vegan Grocery Store Sydney (Sh op 40\, 464/480 Kent St) at 1pm.\n🎬 What is the Movie Challenge?\nAt this unique event\, members of the public are invited to watch a short\, powerf ul film that Reveals standard industry practices. In return\, they receive a free vegan treat. It’s an engaging and effective way to spark meaningfu l conversations about animal rights—simple\, impactful\, and surprisingly approachable for passersby.\n🧭 How should I prepare for the event?\nOur ev ents are designed to jump in and participate in with ease!\nThe only thing we ask is that you RSVP via this page so we can plan accordingly!\nIf you ’re planning to take part in outreach conversations\, it might also be hel pful to create an account on our MyStats platform ahead of time. It’s a gr eat way to track the impact of your advocacy:\nhttps://mystats.wtf/\nYou c an also find the full MyStats startup guide here if you’d like to be fully prepared to use it on the day:\nhttps://drive.google.com/file/d/1UNOSDQf- sfkXBXEHVd8r8BqIN2Pzg3so/view?usp=drive_link\n⏰ What time should I arrive? \nYou’re welcome to drop in at any time! We know everyone has different sc hedules\, and we’d never want anyone to feel like they can’t join just bec ause they’re running late or only have a bit of time. \nThat said\, if you ’re able to arrive at the start of the event\, it really helps us get off to a strong and smooth beginning - especially with setup\, roles\, and get ting in the flow as a team.\n🧢 What should I wear/bring?\nWear whatever yo u feel comfortable in! We just ask that you avoid wearing any animal-deriv ed clothing (like leather\, wool\, or silk)\, and try to avoid clothing wi th vegan or animal rights messaging—this helps preserve the element of sur prise for Movie Challenge participants.\nWe’ll provide all other equipment and materials. You might find it handy to bring a water bottle\, however. \n🙋‍♀️ What roles are there at the event?\nThere are three key roles that kee p the Movie Challenge running smoothly:\n• Holding signs – helping attract attention and draw people in\n• Setting people up with the Movie Challeng e – guiding participants to the video stations and helping them get set up with headphones and a device\n• Outreaching – offering the vegan treat an d having relaxed\, friendly\, and meaningful\nconversations afterwards\nAl l roles are equally important\, and none require previous experience. We’r e here to give you as much support as you need to guide you through whatev er you’re doing.\n💬 Can I still contribute if I don’t feel comfortable doi ng outreach?\nAbsolutely! Although it might surprise you how simple and re laxed outreach is in practice\, it’s completely normal for volunteers not to feel up to participating in outreach—even experienced ones.\nYour prese nce alone is incredibly valuable. There are so many other important ways t o support the event—like holding signs to draw people in\, helping set peo ple up with the MovieChallenge\, or simply hanging out with the team.\n🎓 D o you offer any training?\nYou don’t need any formal training or experienc e to make a meaningful contribution at our events.\nThat said\, if you’d l ike to brush up on your communication skills\, we highly recommend attendi ng one of our outreach workshops:\nhttps://mystats.wtf/trainings\nIf you c an’t find a time that works\, you can also check out the digital training workbook:\nhttps://drive.google.com/file/d/1aZIaCbpuxYir2p8r1zVmPHt9KtqLvE m4/view\n🤝 Can I buddy up with someone?\nDefinitely! If it’s your first ev ent - or even if it’s not - just let us know and we’ll pair you with one o f our more experienced volunteers. Whether you want to shadow someone duri ng outreach or just feel more confident with a partner nearby\, we’ve got your back.\n🌱 Can pre-vegans participate in outreach events?\nAbsolutely! Non-vegans and vegetarians are more than welcome to join us at outreach ev ents. We just ask that only vegans take part in direct outreach conversati ons with members of the public—this helps keep our messaging clear and con sistent.\nThat said\, there are plenty of other meaningful ways to get inv olved—like holding signs\, assisting with headset setup for the Movie Chal lenge\, helping with logistics\, or just being part of the team. We really value your support and are always here to encourage you on your journey.\ n______\n🌧 What if it rains?\nIf the weather turns wet\, don’t stress—we’v e got a backup plan. Our rain-safe alternate spot is about 50 metres away from our usual location\, and we’ll post an update in the group chat\nor e vent page if we need to relocate.\nIf the weather’s really severe and it i mpacts our ability to engage the public\, we’ll likely just go grab some l unch together and enjoy a bit of team bonding time.\n______\n📬 Where can I get regular updates about WTF events in my area?\nYou can join our team v ia our website to receive regular email updates about upcoming events:\nht tps://www.activism.wtf/join_a_wtf_team_eastern_australia\nYou can also joi n our Facebook group to connect with other volunteers and join in regular discussion:\nhttps://www.facebook.com/groups/wtfsydney\nYou can also check out our other social media accounts below:\nhttps://www.facebook.com/prof ile.php?id=61563540129610\nhttps://www.instagram.com/activism.wtf.sydney\n https://www.instagram.com/activism.wtf.oceania\n👋 Can I reach out directly to the organisers?\nYou’re more than welcome to get in touch with anythin g you need - whether it’s a question\, a special request\, or just letting us know about any accommodations you might need. We’re here to help and h appy to support you however we can. URL:https://animalrightscalendar.com/events/wtf-sydney-australia-wtf-movie- challenge-october-3rd-2026-6abc72c3b12321449ec75847 GEO:-33.873183;151.2061462 LOCATION:483 George St\, Sydney\, 2000\, Australia STATUS:CONFIRMED BEGIN:VALARM ACTION:AUDIO DESCRIPTION:Reminder TRIGGER:-PT2H END:VALARM BEGIN:VALARM ACTION:AUDIO DESCRIPTION:Reminder TRIGGER:-P1DT END:VALARM END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR