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The Gate staff is a dedicated and diverse group, and many of our core staff have worked for the department for years. We're a tight bunch with a keen sense of camaraderie. The work is physically grueling, sometimes mentally taxing and usually thankless. Dust storms that halt action for others on the playa don't faze us — we can't let them. We have a job to do. The Gate is our Burning Man, and we love it.
There are a few traits and skills that will serve you well in our department:
We are looking for people to help us make a positive impact on everyone's experience the minute they leave the blacktop of the default world and enter Black Rock City. We need volunteers 24 hours a day during the entire week of the event, and a few days after for Exodus. Most shifts are 6 hours, and the fact that we operate 24 hours a day means we can be sure to find a shift that suits you best.
Volunteers should have attended the event at least once before they work with Gate and Perimeter. New Burning Man participants can volunteer with Exodus. You must also be able to attend the meetings and training sessions as scheduled. Training meetings usually happen in the June-July timeframe in the San Francisco Bay Area. If you are not local, we will also have on-playa trainings.
If you wish to join the Gate, Perimeter & Exodus crew, please indicate this on the Volunteer Questionnaire by checking the appropriate box. Our Volunteer Coordinator will email you with more information. Please note that by the beginning of August we are making our way to the playa to start setting up the Gate (which means we may not be checking email), so if you want to volunteer with us for the current year, please fill out the questionnaire as far in advance as possible.
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