Beacons: get spare ribbons in all four colors ready, charge your phone and reread the guide below. Head to your spot whenever works for you, ideally while it’s light.
GuideThe next WCD is February 13, 2027. The form is open: we need beacons, voices and people who know their city for that one too.
Go to the formOn November 21, people will put on ribbons and go about a normal day. The first “hello” to a stranger is the hardest. It’s easier when someone at the spot is already saying hello, can hand out a spare ribbon and explain how it all works. You can help in different ways, and exactly as much as you want.
You’re by the fountain with your ribbon. Three more people with ribbons walked by, and nobody dared to say “hello” first.
Someone waves a bunch of ribbons at you: “Hi! Are you doing WCD too? Blue? Greens are the easiest to start with, and there are two right by the fountain.”
One role or all three. No shifts, schedules or quotas: only what you feel like doing.
At your spot during the day, with spare ribbons.
Not security and not an entertainer: you don’t gather or lead anyone. If something’s wrong, you call for help, as the guide says.
You talk about the day and capture how it went.
No templates and no required posts: you post only if you want to.
You know your city better than any map.
You don’t need to know everyone, just the places.
You can change your mind at any time without explaining. Just write to us.
You’re not security and you’re not responsible for other people’s behavior. Your job is to give tips, hand out ribbons and call for help if something’s wrong.
Bring: your own ribbon, spares in all four colors, a charged phone. Tell someone close to you which spot you’re at and when you’ll be back.
Ask about something unrelated, like “Excuse me, where’s the subway?”, and the conversation gets thrown off. The safest way.
Ask people nearby or another beacon for help. If there’s a threat, call the emergency number right away.
If others are already helping, film from a distance: the place, the time, what’s happening. The video goes only to the person affected, never online.
Couldn’t step in right away? Check in afterward: “Are you OK? How can I help?”
Briefly and calmly: “Stop, they’re uncomfortable.” No arguing, and only if it’s safe for you.
How: calmly tell the people nearby, suggest a nearby spot and let us know via “Report a problem” or the volunteer chat.
Danger to life or health? Call firstThen write to us. You can do it anonymously.
“Report a problem” is on every spot card on the site. Email: info@worldconnectionday.com
You’re a spot beacon. Once you’ve read the guide, mark it so the team knows you’re all set.
Two minutes, no commitment.
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As much as you like. You can stay at the spot until sunset, or stop by for an hour while running errands. Or just talk about WCD on your social media, from home.
Whenever works for you: there’s no shared start time, and people with ribbons are out all day. Daytime is best: each spot on the map shows how late it stays light. If your spot has several beacons, you can agree in the city chat who takes the morning and who takes the afternoon.
At a craft store: 2 m (about 2 yd) each of red, yellow, blue and green, cut into 40 cm (16 in) pieces, makes 20 ribbons. Cords or hair ties in the right colors work too.
No problem. If you can, post in the city chat so others know. But that’s a request, not a rule.
No. Everything you need is in the guide above. We’ll post it again in the volunteer chat the day before November 21.
Only adults help at spots, so the form is 18+. Anyone can take the test and share their color, whatever their age.
We’ll write to you and invite you to your city’s volunteer chat. Other chat members will see your number or handle there, so if you don’t want to share your number, leave your Telegram handle. We’ll delete your form as soon as you ask: info@worldconnectionday.com.
Yes, it’s easier with two of you. Have your friend fill out the form too and choose the same spot.