2023 Membership Details & Roles
We ask all members to contribute by taking on leadership or contribution positions. Bubbles work hard and play hard; we get our hands as dirty as possible. Your efforts will be appreciated by your family and party goers across the playa!
Below is a list of ideas for how you can contribute. This list is not exhaustive and does not include lead roles already filled by returning campers. If you have a way to contribute that you don’t see listed below, please add it to your application. If you have an interest in multiple roles, let us know that too!
Time Commitment ⏱️
Many roles require a time commitment outside of the burn itself – here is the legend and corresponding dates. Next to each title, we’ve noted whether any of these time commitments apply (outside of regular burn), and if it is required or preferred. Please apply with these in mind!
Deputy Roles
In 2023 we will continue to have "deputies" for major camp roles, which could count as a contribution role or be done in addition to another responsibility. Deputies will help the lead with all tasks and duties (some parts more active, some shadowing), with the intention to learn the ropes and take on the role in 2024 or beyond. This is a great way to get exposure to the workings of camp and ramp up to something that otherwise could seem daunting - come learn!
Available 2023 Positions
Load Before Lead Deputy (LB & B) – Assists Load Before Lead on all preparation activities before Build. Must have spatial awareness and be comfortable lifting heavy objects. *Secures allocated ticket
Quartermaster (LB & B) – Keeps track of all essential tooling, assesses inventory, and ensures effective usage of equipment. A real Tim the tool-person Taylor. *Secures allocated ticket
Pre-Burn Personnel Lead Deputy (LB & B) – Aids in coordination of Build house accommodations and defines preparation working strategy for Pre-Burn weekend.
Strike Lead Deputy (LA) – Supports the Strike Lead with camp breakdown process and final LNT efforts on Sunday afternoon and Monday morning at the end of the burn.
Technical Build Lead Deputy (LB & B) – Supports the Technical Build Lead with coordinating the infrastructure of B&B and defining the overall Build plan. Must be a natural problem solver. *Secures allocated ticket
Kitchen Lead (LB & B) – Sets up the menu and oversees the kitchen. Strong cooking skills are preferred; however, organizational and planning skills are also important. *Secures allocated ticket
Kitchen Lead Deputy (LB & B) – Assists the kitchen lead with execution. With guidance from the lead on meals, sets up shopping lists and helps train meal leads.
Decor Lead (B) – Coordinates and influences the decoration of the party space - the playas portal to our bubbly, bassy world!
Leave No Trace (LNT) Lead (B required) – Do you want to guarantee green for Bubbles and Bass in 2023? You’ll make sure the leave no trace ethos happens in our camp. You'll plan for, educate, and execute proper trash and recycling disposal around camp (and for parties).
Leave No Trace (LNT) Deputy (B required) – Helps lead put cleanliness/recycling/LNT into action and helps B&B uphold one of the 10 principles. Go green!
Membership Lead Deputy (YR) – Assists in coordinating the acceptance, education, bonding, and acculturation of camp. *Previous Bubbles & Bass campers preferred
Finance Lead Deputy (YR) – Aids in the collection of camper dues, coordinates with the camper storage lead on collecting fees for camper storage, records, and reconciles receipts for all expenses. Also assists with the tax preparation process.
Load-In Contributor (LB required) – Are you a Tetris fan? Come get your burn started early on August 19th, by fitting all the Bubbles and Bass goodies into our trucks and getting them to the playa - what we call the "load-in". The build crew will head out to the playa on Wednesday Aug 23 (Burning Man starts Sunday Aug 27).
Art Project Lead (LB & B required) – Coordinates the building of our art project on Esplanade. If design is of interest, the art project lead can design our art project on playa.
Load Cooking Contributor/Meal Lead (LB required) – The third weekend in August, we'll have a house in Reno and this crew will help to organize, prep, cook and store several of our fabulous on-playa meals. One of the meals you prepare this weekend will be the meal you’ll lead on playa during your meal shift, and serve to all of your grateful campmates! Cooking will take place between Friday 18th - Tuesday 22nd; you must be available for any 2 full days in that time period (not including transport to Reno).
Water Lead (B required) – Be our rainmaker by handling the contract with the water provider, planning for water flow for drinking/cleaning/showers, and procuring relevant equipment. Also coordinate gray water removal during strike, and inventory water equipment. *Secures allocated ticket
Water Lead Deputy (B required) – Assists Water Lead with all tasks and duties. Intends to take on the Water Lead role in 2024.
Load After Lead Deputy (LA) - Supports coordination of planning and execution of all Load Out activities including logistics, resources, and communication with all participants. *Secures allocated ticket
Medical Lead (B required) – Must be ready and willing to respond to camper distress if called upon and to be capable at all times of determining whether increased professional support is necessary.
Sanctuary Lead – Assists with peer support, psychedelic safety, and harm reduction. Provides a safe and supportive space where our campers can feel comfortable to decompress, release, or escalate any number of issues.
Sound Equipment Lead (B, LA preferred) – Handles the sound system planning and on-playa sound setup, responsible for the recording of all DJ sets and their posting on Soundcloud (in cooperation with the DJs). *Secures allocated ticket
Personal Storage Lead (LA required) – Handles the signup, entry, payment for camper storage before the burn, and coordinates the loading and organization of the personal storage after the burn.
Camp Gifts, Banners, & Graphic Design Lead (YR) – Design the vastly loved and coveted Bubbles swag including camper gift, stickers, and temp tats. Prepare and order all vinyl banners for camp (DJ setlist, camper faces, etc). Design promotional graphics and swag for fundraisers and events throughout the year.
Website Lead (YR) – Eager to show the world more of B&B? This Lead will be in charge of keeping our Bubbles & Bass website up to date. You will partner very closely with the social lead to ensure social forums have the latest and greatest.
Build Contributor (B required) – Are you available to arrive early on the playa to help build the camp? In addition to building camp, you’ll be building muscle, character, and friendships. Must be able to arrive on playa on Wednesday Aug 24 or Thursday Aug 25 (Burning Man starts Sunday Aug 28).
Load Out Contributor (LA required) – Are you a Tetris fan but only available AFTER the burn? We'll need to fit all our stuff back ONTO our trucks and into storage in Reno. We'll need you in Reno until the night of Tuesday, September 5th.
Camp Photographer – Capture the magic of the burn for everyone to enjoy afterwards. Take pictures of camp setup/process and coming to life, camper photos, parties, strike and more! *Previous Bubbles & Bass campers preferred
Party Producer/Mentor – Party producers coordinate the DJ's, champagne flow and volunteers for one of our 6 morning parties. Make the sunrise magic happen while deftly solving problems and dealing with emergencies. You will also be a mentor to the campers assigned to your party, pre-burn and on playa. A really awesome way to acculturate newbies into the B&B family and vibe! *Must have previously camped with Bubbles & Bass
Resident DJ – On-call DJ for multiple morning parties in case of no-shows in the lineup, and will have a scheduled set during one of the mornings. Set up sound at the start of the party and break it down at the end, troubleshoot issues in coordination with the sound system lead, and handle recording of the day sets. Must submit a sample bubbly soulful house set for selection!
Workshop Coordinator & Camp Scheduler (YR) – Serves as main point of contact for B&B workshops. As a workshop coordinator you are expected to help foster a line of communication with all workshop hosts. You also will be in charge of coordinating the entire camper schedule and help get the word out before we get to playa surrounding our events. *Previous Bubbles & Bass campers preferred
Workshop Host (YR) – Host a public workshop that we'll advertise under official Bubbles & Bass activities in the book! You are expected to plan the workshop, procure materials needed and market it to encourage attendance. *Must be done in conjunction with at least 1 other responsibility.
Local Fundraiser Producer (SF, Chicago, or other city) – Coordinates volunteers, decor, promotion, and talent for a Bubbles fundraiser in San Francisco, Chicago, London or any other city with a burner community!
Final Moop Sweep – Available Monday (9/4) post burn? Passionate about keeping bubbles in the green? Help with our final sweep!
Team Contributor – This year we will be forming smaller sub teams to support the following. You can help leads with:
We ask all members to contribute by taking on leadership or contribution positions. Bubbles work hard and play hard; we get our hands as dirty as possible. Your efforts will be appreciated by your family and party goers across the playa!
Below is a list of ideas for how you can contribute. This list is not exhaustive and does not include lead roles already filled by returning campers. If you have a way to contribute that you don’t see listed below, please add it to your application. If you have an interest in multiple roles, let us know that too!
Time Commitment ⏱️
Many roles require a time commitment outside of the burn itself – here is the legend and corresponding dates. Next to each title, we’ve noted whether any of these time commitments apply (outside of regular burn), and if it is required or preferred. Please apply with these in mind!
- LB = Load Before → August 18-23 (Fri-Wed) in Reno. Friday through Tuesday are full days, heading to the playa on Wednesday.
- B = Build → August 23-27 (Wed-Sun) on playa. You must arrive Wednesday August 23rd or Thursday August 24th to participate in build. Preference is given to those that can arrive on Wednesday.
- LA = Load After → September 5 (Tues) in Reno.
- YR = Year → Part of pre-burn planning, which is already underway and will get more critical in June/July. These roles will continue throughout the year until handoff next March.
Deputy Roles
In 2023 we will continue to have "deputies" for major camp roles, which could count as a contribution role or be done in addition to another responsibility. Deputies will help the lead with all tasks and duties (some parts more active, some shadowing), with the intention to learn the ropes and take on the role in 2024 or beyond. This is a great way to get exposure to the workings of camp and ramp up to something that otherwise could seem daunting - come learn!
Available 2023 Positions
Load Before Lead Deputy (LB & B) – Assists Load Before Lead on all preparation activities before Build. Must have spatial awareness and be comfortable lifting heavy objects. *Secures allocated ticket
Quartermaster (LB & B) – Keeps track of all essential tooling, assesses inventory, and ensures effective usage of equipment. A real Tim the tool-person Taylor. *Secures allocated ticket
Pre-Burn Personnel Lead Deputy (LB & B) – Aids in coordination of Build house accommodations and defines preparation working strategy for Pre-Burn weekend.
Strike Lead Deputy (LA) – Supports the Strike Lead with camp breakdown process and final LNT efforts on Sunday afternoon and Monday morning at the end of the burn.
Technical Build Lead Deputy (LB & B) – Supports the Technical Build Lead with coordinating the infrastructure of B&B and defining the overall Build plan. Must be a natural problem solver. *Secures allocated ticket
Kitchen Lead (LB & B) – Sets up the menu and oversees the kitchen. Strong cooking skills are preferred; however, organizational and planning skills are also important. *Secures allocated ticket
Kitchen Lead Deputy (LB & B) – Assists the kitchen lead with execution. With guidance from the lead on meals, sets up shopping lists and helps train meal leads.
Decor Lead (B) – Coordinates and influences the decoration of the party space - the playas portal to our bubbly, bassy world!
Leave No Trace (LNT) Lead (B required) – Do you want to guarantee green for Bubbles and Bass in 2023? You’ll make sure the leave no trace ethos happens in our camp. You'll plan for, educate, and execute proper trash and recycling disposal around camp (and for parties).
Leave No Trace (LNT) Deputy (B required) – Helps lead put cleanliness/recycling/LNT into action and helps B&B uphold one of the 10 principles. Go green!
Membership Lead Deputy (YR) – Assists in coordinating the acceptance, education, bonding, and acculturation of camp. *Previous Bubbles & Bass campers preferred
Finance Lead Deputy (YR) – Aids in the collection of camper dues, coordinates with the camper storage lead on collecting fees for camper storage, records, and reconciles receipts for all expenses. Also assists with the tax preparation process.
Load-In Contributor (LB required) – Are you a Tetris fan? Come get your burn started early on August 19th, by fitting all the Bubbles and Bass goodies into our trucks and getting them to the playa - what we call the "load-in". The build crew will head out to the playa on Wednesday Aug 23 (Burning Man starts Sunday Aug 27).
Art Project Lead (LB & B required) – Coordinates the building of our art project on Esplanade. If design is of interest, the art project lead can design our art project on playa.
Load Cooking Contributor/Meal Lead (LB required) – The third weekend in August, we'll have a house in Reno and this crew will help to organize, prep, cook and store several of our fabulous on-playa meals. One of the meals you prepare this weekend will be the meal you’ll lead on playa during your meal shift, and serve to all of your grateful campmates! Cooking will take place between Friday 18th - Tuesday 22nd; you must be available for any 2 full days in that time period (not including transport to Reno).
Water Lead (B required) – Be our rainmaker by handling the contract with the water provider, planning for water flow for drinking/cleaning/showers, and procuring relevant equipment. Also coordinate gray water removal during strike, and inventory water equipment. *Secures allocated ticket
Water Lead Deputy (B required) – Assists Water Lead with all tasks and duties. Intends to take on the Water Lead role in 2024.
Load After Lead Deputy (LA) - Supports coordination of planning and execution of all Load Out activities including logistics, resources, and communication with all participants. *Secures allocated ticket
Medical Lead (B required) – Must be ready and willing to respond to camper distress if called upon and to be capable at all times of determining whether increased professional support is necessary.
Sanctuary Lead – Assists with peer support, psychedelic safety, and harm reduction. Provides a safe and supportive space where our campers can feel comfortable to decompress, release, or escalate any number of issues.
Sound Equipment Lead (B, LA preferred) – Handles the sound system planning and on-playa sound setup, responsible for the recording of all DJ sets and their posting on Soundcloud (in cooperation with the DJs). *Secures allocated ticket
Personal Storage Lead (LA required) – Handles the signup, entry, payment for camper storage before the burn, and coordinates the loading and organization of the personal storage after the burn.
Camp Gifts, Banners, & Graphic Design Lead (YR) – Design the vastly loved and coveted Bubbles swag including camper gift, stickers, and temp tats. Prepare and order all vinyl banners for camp (DJ setlist, camper faces, etc). Design promotional graphics and swag for fundraisers and events throughout the year.
Website Lead (YR) – Eager to show the world more of B&B? This Lead will be in charge of keeping our Bubbles & Bass website up to date. You will partner very closely with the social lead to ensure social forums have the latest and greatest.
Build Contributor (B required) – Are you available to arrive early on the playa to help build the camp? In addition to building camp, you’ll be building muscle, character, and friendships. Must be able to arrive on playa on Wednesday Aug 24 or Thursday Aug 25 (Burning Man starts Sunday Aug 28).
Load Out Contributor (LA required) – Are you a Tetris fan but only available AFTER the burn? We'll need to fit all our stuff back ONTO our trucks and into storage in Reno. We'll need you in Reno until the night of Tuesday, September 5th.
Camp Photographer – Capture the magic of the burn for everyone to enjoy afterwards. Take pictures of camp setup/process and coming to life, camper photos, parties, strike and more! *Previous Bubbles & Bass campers preferred
Party Producer/Mentor – Party producers coordinate the DJ's, champagne flow and volunteers for one of our 6 morning parties. Make the sunrise magic happen while deftly solving problems and dealing with emergencies. You will also be a mentor to the campers assigned to your party, pre-burn and on playa. A really awesome way to acculturate newbies into the B&B family and vibe! *Must have previously camped with Bubbles & Bass
Resident DJ – On-call DJ for multiple morning parties in case of no-shows in the lineup, and will have a scheduled set during one of the mornings. Set up sound at the start of the party and break it down at the end, troubleshoot issues in coordination with the sound system lead, and handle recording of the day sets. Must submit a sample bubbly soulful house set for selection!
Workshop Coordinator & Camp Scheduler (YR) – Serves as main point of contact for B&B workshops. As a workshop coordinator you are expected to help foster a line of communication with all workshop hosts. You also will be in charge of coordinating the entire camper schedule and help get the word out before we get to playa surrounding our events. *Previous Bubbles & Bass campers preferred
Workshop Host (YR) – Host a public workshop that we'll advertise under official Bubbles & Bass activities in the book! You are expected to plan the workshop, procure materials needed and market it to encourage attendance. *Must be done in conjunction with at least 1 other responsibility.
Local Fundraiser Producer (SF, Chicago, or other city) – Coordinates volunteers, decor, promotion, and talent for a Bubbles fundraiser in San Francisco, Chicago, London or any other city with a burner community!
Final Moop Sweep – Available Monday (9/4) post burn? Passionate about keeping bubbles in the green? Help with our final sweep!
Team Contributor – This year we will be forming smaller sub teams to support the following. You can help leads with:
- ♻️ LNT - Keep Bubbles & Bass MOOP free!
- 🚰 Water - Keep that camp water a flowing!
- 🚴♀️ Bikes - Help Bubblers find bike solutions!
- 🍳 Kitchen - Help with daily kitchen upkeep!
