2025 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. A '*' indicates a crucial role that warrants an allocated ticket through camp.
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 2025 we will continue to have a few "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 2025 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 2025 Positions
Load Before Lead (LB & B)*– Help us get ALL THE THINGS to playa! This person is responsible for reserving, coordinating, packing, and driving the box truck before the burn in Reno. Tetris skills and ability to lift heavy objects are a must.
Build Lead Deputy (LB & B)* Supports the lead in the construction and establishment of the camp, ensuring that it is constructed safely and efficiently. Proficiency in construction techniques and tools required.
Kitchen Lead (LB & B)* – In charge of setting the menu and overseeing the kitchen for camp. Has traditionally been a strong cook; however, organizational and planning skills are also a plus.
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.
Sound Engineering (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).
Quartermaster (LB & B)*– Keeps track of all essential tooling, assesses inventory, and ensures effective usage of equipment. A real Tim the tool-person Taylor.
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).
Strike Deputy (LA)* – Leads camp breakdown process and final LNT efforts on Sunday afternoon and Monday morning at the end of the burn.
Load After Lead (LA)* – Help us get ALL THE THINGS off of the playa! This person is responsible for driving the box truck off playa and leading a team of volunteers to clean and unload all the things at our camp storage location in Reno. They will also clean and return the rental truck.
Membership Deputy (YR)* – Assists in coordinating the acceptance, education, bonding, and acculturation of camp. *Previous Bubbles & Bass campers preferred
Creative Collective Team – A team of communication and design experts dedicated to keeping our website and social media platforms looking fresh and engaging, *Graphic designers preferred
Community, Health, and/or Camper Engagement – Focused on fostering health equity through a multifaceted approach that includes diversity efforts, fundraising, and ensuring overall physical safety. Steward RIDE engagement, Sanctuary, or even BnB membership!
Daily Camp Lead – Play a pivotal role in overseeing the camp's daily operations, ensuring that all aspects run smoothly and in accordance with established procedures including LNT compliance, kitchen management, party producing, and water supply management. You will also manage the daily magical sunrise party while deftly solving problems and dealing with emergencies. You will also be a mentor to the campers assigned to your day, 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
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.
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!
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
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 (9/1) 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.
Whether you tell people what to do on a daily basis, and want a break, or just know you have the muscle, brain power, or problem-solving skills that operate best within more defined constraints, WE NEED YOU. Camp doesn't happen with leads alone. Contributors (at least half of us!) ensure our camp runs smoothly and are critical to ongoing operations. Specialize on the teams below, and keep us humming before, during, and after the burn:
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. A '*' indicates a crucial role that warrants an allocated ticket through camp.
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 15-20 (Fri-Wed) in Reno. Friday through Tuesday are full days, heading to the playa on Wednesday.
- B = Build → August 20 -24 (Wed-Sun) on playa. You must arrive Wednesday, August 20st or Thursday, August 21st to participate in build. Preference is given to those that can arrive on Wednesday.
- LA = Load After → September 2 (Tues) in Reno.
- YR = Year → Part of pre-burn planning, which is already underway and will get more critical in May/June/July. These roles will continue throughout the year until handoff next March.
Deputy Roles
In 2025 we will continue to have a few "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 2025 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 2025 Positions
Load Before Lead (LB & B)*– Help us get ALL THE THINGS to playa! This person is responsible for reserving, coordinating, packing, and driving the box truck before the burn in Reno. Tetris skills and ability to lift heavy objects are a must.
Build Lead Deputy (LB & B)* Supports the lead in the construction and establishment of the camp, ensuring that it is constructed safely and efficiently. Proficiency in construction techniques and tools required.
Kitchen Lead (LB & B)* – In charge of setting the menu and overseeing the kitchen for camp. Has traditionally been a strong cook; however, organizational and planning skills are also a plus.
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.
Sound Engineering (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).
Quartermaster (LB & B)*– Keeps track of all essential tooling, assesses inventory, and ensures effective usage of equipment. A real Tim the tool-person Taylor.
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).
Strike Deputy (LA)* – Leads camp breakdown process and final LNT efforts on Sunday afternoon and Monday morning at the end of the burn.
Load After Lead (LA)* – Help us get ALL THE THINGS off of the playa! This person is responsible for driving the box truck off playa and leading a team of volunteers to clean and unload all the things at our camp storage location in Reno. They will also clean and return the rental truck.
Membership Deputy (YR)* – Assists in coordinating the acceptance, education, bonding, and acculturation of camp. *Previous Bubbles & Bass campers preferred
Creative Collective Team – A team of communication and design experts dedicated to keeping our website and social media platforms looking fresh and engaging, *Graphic designers preferred
Community, Health, and/or Camper Engagement – Focused on fostering health equity through a multifaceted approach that includes diversity efforts, fundraising, and ensuring overall physical safety. Steward RIDE engagement, Sanctuary, or even BnB membership!
Daily Camp Lead – Play a pivotal role in overseeing the camp's daily operations, ensuring that all aspects run smoothly and in accordance with established procedures including LNT compliance, kitchen management, party producing, and water supply management. You will also manage the daily magical sunrise party while deftly solving problems and dealing with emergencies. You will also be a mentor to the campers assigned to your day, 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
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.
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!
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
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 (9/1) 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.
Whether you tell people what to do on a daily basis, and want a break, or just know you have the muscle, brain power, or problem-solving skills that operate best within more defined constraints, WE NEED YOU. Camp doesn't happen with leads alone. Contributors (at least half of us!) ensure our camp runs smoothly and are critical to ongoing operations. Specialize on the teams below, and keep us humming before, during, and after the burn:
- ♻️ LNT - Keep Bubbles & Bass MOOP free!
- 🎨 Creative Collective - Create visually stunning promotional content!
- 🚰 Water - Keep that camp water a flowing!
- 🚴♀️ Bikes - Help Bubblers find bike solutions!
- 🍳 Kitchen - Help with daily kitchen upkeep!
- 🦺 Community Health and Engagement - Creating an environment that is both psychologically safe and inclusive!
