Volunteering

Guest · Post by **Guest** » Thu Nov 04, 2004 11:55 am

hey yall,
duke here, i was just thinking about how im gonna contribute to BM 05 and i figured out the ultimate way...
who builds the man each year...and is it possible to volunteer to help?

-Duke

Badger · Post by **Badger** » Thu Nov 04, 2004 12:03 pm

duke here, i was just thinking about how im gonna contribute to BM 05 and i figured out the ultimate way...

Maybe try reading the main BM web page first. Start here: http://www.burningman.com/participate/volunteer.html

BTW, there are some that'd argue that building the Man isn't so much the ultimate expression of volunteering as much as it's a high profile opportunity to bragging rights.

HughMungus · Post by **HughMungus** » Thu Nov 04, 2004 12:19 pm

A Greeter shift is a great way to get started volunteering. I did it one year. Meant to do it this year but got busy. I would think that the only wayt to help build "the man" is to be involved VERY early and get there early.

LamplighterDuke wrote:hey yall,
duke here, i was just thinking about how im gonna contribute to BM 05 and i figured out the ultimate way...
who builds the man each year...and is it possible to volunteer to help?

-Duke

sparkletarte · Post by **sparkletarte** » Thu Nov 04, 2004 3:56 pm

I think being a greeter would be absolutely the funnest job!

Rian Jackson · Post by **Rian Jackson** » Wed Nov 17, 2004 10:25 am

Greeters is awesome, but can be a real bitch in bad weather. Which makes it that much more rewarding.

Badger, I know people who build the man because they're good builders and want to give to the city. Not everyone is volunteering for bragging rights. Did it ever occur to you that maybe Duke is being genuine? What you said may be true. But then it's also worth pointing out that some people (not most that i've met, thank god) want to ranger for the power/prestige. I'm not saying that's you, but see how it cuts both ways?

shitmouse · Post by **shitmouse** » Thu Nov 18, 2004 2:16 pm

shit, become a greeter or gate person.
we hook you guys up hard when *we* come through.
gifts, gifts.
-b

technopatra · Post by **technopatra** » Thu Nov 18, 2004 2:58 pm

Tsk, tsk, Badger, lots of people who want to work on the Man do it out of a very sincere desire to contribute to the symbol of our community. It's true that some folks are all about the "glory", but let's give Duke the benefit of the doubt, eh?

Don't let anyone talk you out of volunteering to build the man if you want to, Duke. They always need help, esp experienced builders & carpenters.

There are ceratinly other opportunities if you want them. Any way you slice it, you should definitely follow the link in Badger's post and complete the volunteer questionnaire. That way any department who needs folks with you skills can contact you.

theCryptofishist · Post by **theCryptofishist** » Thu Nov 18, 2004 3:47 pm

Ins't Duke by name obliged to help out with the Lamplighters?

robbidobbs · Post by **robbidobbs** » Thu Nov 18, 2004 7:38 pm

I've worked for Greeters, Rangers, Gate and DPW. Each department has its own personality type that succeeds, and if there's a mismatch, there can be aggravation. Try something temporarily, so you won't get sucked into a job that might make you want to quit after a day.

If an otherwise unattached newbie wants to help in a way that's non-commital, just show up at Playa Info and wait for someone like yours truly to come by and snap you up for a day. I utilize their services to great affect for such day-labor activities as puting up the signs, filling hand-sanitizer dispensers, and generally keeping me from spontaneously combusting. I need volunteers, and I treat mine very well. You get a good education on the infrastructure of BRC, and you'll never look at porta-potties the same again.

robbidobbs · Post by **robbidobbs** » Fri Nov 19, 2004 11:14 am

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