A Race to Help

Gather the group of players and divide them into two teams. Inform them that one team will be the providers of help, while the other group will portray individuals in need of assistance.

Distribute the following roles to the group portraying "people in need" in secret, ensuring the other team does not know the roles. Allow them some time to mentally prepare or gather props for their roles. Address any questions for clarification about their roles. Advise them to spread throughout the room as they role-play.

Suggestions for roles:

• One player is on the ground after a fall, clutching their leg in pain.
• Two players are engaged in a heated argument, pushing each other with escalating tension.
• A player struggles to lift a heavy object and appears frustrated.
• A player is in tears after being mocked by another player.
• A player appears frightened and anxious.
• A player seems disoriented and lost, expressing fear.
• A player appears lonely and despondent.
• A player feigns being bitten by a snake, with the "snake" (drawing or fake) still nearby.

Gather the two teams again and explain that when you say "start," the group portraying people in need will begin their role-play, while the other team, the helpers, must decide how to respond to each scenario. Allow sufficient time for reactions.

Once completed, facilitate a discussion and reflection on their experiences. Review each situation separately, discussing the actions taken and inviting alternative ideas for assistance. Emphasize the importance of prioritizing safety before offering help. In situations where intervention may pose risks, emphasize the need to refrain from intervening to avoid endangering oneself.