NVO Volunteer - Staff Camp Support Assistant

NVO Staff Camp is a shared home base for people supporting operations. Join the team behind the curtain to help build a safe, welcoming camp, keep shared systems moving, and help residents focus on their primary work. We will provide you space in our staff camp to pitch a tent or park a trailer, three meals a day from our wonderful commissary, and daily showers.

Schedule

Before Event - 8/10-8/29 through camp move-in; up to 35 hours per week, including full-day availability for scheduled survey, build, and move-in days.

During Event - 8/30-9/7 up to 35 hours, including a mix of on-site support and scheduled on-call coverage shared between the team.

After Event - 9/8-9/19 up to 35 per week through strike, inventory, returns, and final MOOP.

Requirements

• Reliable and able to follow through without constant supervision
• Comfortable communicating respectfully with residents and other BMP staff
• Flexible when schedules, priorities, or conditions change
• Willing to participate in outdoor, physical camp work while using required PPE and asking for help when a task exceeds their training or ability
• Able to learn basic camp systems, radio practices, and hand/power tool safety
• Committed to Leave No Trace, shared responsibility, and clear escalation of safety or operational issues

Nice-to-have Skills

• Experience with camp, event, construction, or logistics support
• Familiarity with NVO/Burning Man culture and playa conditions
• Experience with survey/layout, shade, fencing, or temporary infrastructure
• Comfortable using Google Workspace, shared calendars, checklists, or tracking sheets

Responsibilities

• Help bring NVO Staff Camp to life through survey, setup, and strike activities
• Pitch in with camp projects
• Help keep camp welcoming by supporting shared spaces, communications, and community initiatives
• Jump in wherever an extra set of hands can make camp life easier for staff

Tasks, priorities, and scheduling are subject to change throughout the season.

Benefits

• Space in our staff camp to pitch a tent or park a trailer
• Three meals a day from our wonderful commissary
• Daily showers