Trust Circle Facilitator’s Guide & Worksheet

How to Vet New Members and Build Collective Awareness

From The American Pamphleteer’s War Room Series 

Field-tested tools for organized resistance

How to Use the Trust Circle Worksheet

When to Use It:

• After new people join your group
• When your group is about to take more serious action
• If there’s been tension, friction, or weird vibes
• As a regular trust-building exercise (monthly, quarterly, etc.)

Setup (5 mins):

1. Print enough copies for everyone—bring pens.
2. Gather in a private, safe space where everyone feels comfortable sharing.
3. Explain the purpose:
4. “This isn’t about calling anyone out—it’s about checking in with ourselves and each other. Every group needs to know where it stands, especially now.”