How to Get Involved at Burning Man
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THE BURN STARTS HERE:GETTING INVOLVEDPRESENTED BY: EAST BAY BURNERSFriday, May 16, 2014
Who We Are
Elaine “Smooches” Noble
• First Burn in 2000
• 12 Events
• Lived in Reno, NV for 18.5 years
• Marketing Professional with MBA
• Long Standing Community Leader
April Jones
• First Burn in 2010
• 3 Events
• Lived in Oakland, CA for 6 years
• Former PR Executive
• Extensive Travel and Outdoor Experience
Topics of Discussion
• Ways to Participate
• How to Volunteer
• How to Get Plugged In
• Resources
• Q&A
Get Involved
• Census
• Emergency Services
• Special Events
• Communications Team
• Artery
• Fire Conclave
• Greeters
• Gate
• Rangers
Work for the Community
• Art Projects
• Music
• Social Media
• Theme Camps
• Costuming
• Fundraisers
• Events
• Build Work Parties
Work for the Man
http://www.burningman.com/participate/
Work for the Man
• Can Be Year-round• Can Be During Event
Only• Can Be Spontaneous
Volunteering During Event (V-spot)
• Can Be Project Specific• Short as a Couple of
Hours or as Long as You Want
All kinds of departments from behind the scenes to greeting.
“Work for the Man” Benefits
• Reduced or Free Tickets• Early Entry• Meals• Showers• Friendships• Dept. Affiliations &
Parties• Camp Resources
What Interests You?What Are Your Talents?
Work for the Community
• Can be year-round
• Can be during event only
• Can be spontaneous volunteering during event (V-Spot or Playa Info)
• Volunteers are needed for any amount of time: an hour or two for an event or for a longer commitment to a project. Large and small contributions are equally appreciated.
“Work for the Community”
Benefits
• Social Networks (On & Off Playa)
• Early Access To Buy Tickets
• Early Entry
• Camping Resources
• Sense of Belonging
https://profiles.burningman.com/participate/
Skills, Talents & Experience• EVERYTHING
• Accounting
• Project Management
• Marketing, Communications, Social Media
• Organization (Herding Cats)
• Cooking, Kitchen Organization
• Trade Skills: Building, Welding, Making
• Creative Skills: Painting, Singing, Dancing, Sewing, Crafting
• Great Opportunities to Learn a New Skill!
Communications
• Jack Rabbit Speaks
• Official Burning Man Website
• Official Burning Man Facebook Page
• ePlaya
• Spark
• Email lists: SF Announce, East Bay Announce, Department Specific
Join A Community• East Bay Burners• Other Regionals• Theme Camps—Close to 1,000• Art Projects—Over 350• Art Cars• BRAF• Burners Without Borders• Regional Events• Fundraisers• Work Parties
FINDING A THEME CAMPhttp://www.burningman.com/themecamps/themecamps.html
THANK YOU.SEE YOU AT HOME.