Volunteering is Radical Participation

Saguaro Man, IGNiGHT, and other AZ Burners events are run by volunteers. From our event volunteers to our year-round administration and support teams, hundreds of participants help to co-create our community.

And we thank our volunteers with guaranteed (and potentially discounted) tickets to the following year’s Saguaro Man. Learn more about Volunteer Tickets below.

No matter your experience level, there’s probably a place for you.

To volunteer at Saguaro Man, buy your ticket and sign up on Volunteeripate.
To express interest in other volunteer opportunities, complete this form.

Volunteer Ticket Program

Standard Volunteer Program

Accumulate volunteer hours throughout the year to receive ticket perks for Saguaro Man the following year. Volunteering for any official and/or sponsored AZ burner events counts toward this program (Saguaro Man, IGNiGHT, Decompression, Holidaze, etc).

• Work 12+ cumulative hours this year: Guaranteed window to claim a full priced ticket to next year’s Saguaro Man
• Work 24+ cumulative hours this year: Guaranteed window to claim a half-priced ticket to next year’s Saguaro Man
• Work 36+ cumulative hours this year: Guaranteed window to claim a substantially discounted ticket to next year’s Saguaro Man

Volunteered over 12 hours last year and haven’t heard from us? Email details of your logged hours to volunteers@azburners.org for assistance.

Check-in to receive credit! At Saguaro Man, check-in at the start of your shift at either the Participation Station or at your volunteering location (or Burn Circle for burn night volunteers). At other events, make sure your shift(s) are recorded with the volunteer coordinator. Use a consistent name and contact info to ensure the most accurate tracking.

Other Participant Programs

• DPW Setup/Teardown Crew Program
  • Get a half-priced ticket for committing to one teardown shift and an additional DPW shift. Learn more about how to join this program here.
• Ranger, Medical and Sanctuary Volunteers
  • Participate as Ranger or Medical staff and receive a substantially discounted ticket for these highly skilled roles. Reach out to rangers@azburners.org and medical@azburners.org and sanctuary@azburners.org for more information on the current state of these programs.
• Co-Creators 
  • Folks who take on the limited year-round production team roles receive a substantially discounted ticket to Saguaro Man. Want to join? Email volunteers@azburners.org.
• Art Grant Recipients
  • Artists who bring art to Saguaro Man via our Art Grants may receive a substantially discounted ticket to Saguaro Man.
• Mutant Vehicle Owners
  • Owners of DMV approved Mutant Vehicles may be eligible for a mini-grant for fuel and/or discount tickets. See the Mutant Vehicle Registration form.

Where should you volunteer?

Below is a sampling of volunteer ideas that might steer you towards the right fit:

• For Problem Solvers: Directly improving the experience for individual participants
  Check out: Greeters, Medical, Participation Station, Rangers, Tranquility Base
  
• For Creatives: Opportunities to support or create artistic endeavors
  Check out: Art, Sound, Center Camp, Participation Station (screen printing)
  
• For Introverts: If you don’t want to talk to anybody, you don’t really have to!
  Check out: Burn Perimeter, Dogs, DPW Event, Fire, Leave No Trace, Temple Guardians
  
• Meet People: Be part of a team and/or help a steady stream of participants. At minimum, you’ll establish some familiar faces around the event
  Check out: Art, DPW Setup/Teardown, Gate, Greeters, Participation Station, Placement
  
• Use Tech: A primary component of this role involves using a tablet or phone
  Check out: Census, Gate, Participation Station, Sound
  
• Get Physical: A primary component of this role involves using your hands or body
  Check out: Burn Perimeter, Fire, Medical, Rangers, DPW, Leave No Trace
  
• Choose Your Own Adventure: Walk around the event looking for opportunities to perform your volunteer task
  Check out: BED, Burn Perimeter, Census, Dogs, Leave No Trace

Additional Volunteer Info

All volunteers agree to uphold The 11 Principles and adhere to our Code of Conduct.