Land Grab

Shell-- you definitely have the quals... I filled out the basic volunteer application form, and it lists all the various tasks people do... They need people for everything. The actual building of Center Camp and the ice structures and the Greeter's Station-- there's so much stuff that needs to get built. They want people to help put art out on the playa. The Playa Info people are SUPER friendly...

Anyhow... I will follow Motsky's instructions to a T on the land grab issue, but, if anyone else can get in early to help hold down the fort, it would be GREAAAAAAT. I'd really appreciate the effort! It's going to be lonely all the way out at 845 F/G pre-event. And, to be honest, I'm a little nervous about being out there alone. I was planning on hitching a ride in from Reno with Danny-- now I'm going to have to work on a ride share or something with other early access folk. I'm a little worried about being able to feed/care for myself so alone for the first week...

Anyhow, I know I can do it. I mean, for God's sake, I'm going to Africa by myself for two years after the burn... But tips and, mostly, votes of confidence will be appreciated! And company!

Xo.

Hi Red,
I will be in Fair Oaks on Friday afternoon.
We are going Saturday all day (9 - 5)
Hope to see you there. Look for us, we will be the ones
wearing the kilts.

Of course I filled out the volunteer questionaire silly girl! On Friday I got this email from Marie Camille:

"Howdy Pardner,

YeeHAW! Doc Posse's saddlin' up and rearin' ta go! Y'all are receivin' this here email because ya wanna be a part of the Posse and here's the straight shootin' truth.

We need well organized people who can: multi-task,keep track of many projects, document the activities of their assigned team, and communicate between team managers, Doc. Posse leader and each other. Below is a short description, if you are interested answer the questions below and we will send you more info.

WHAT WE DO:
During set up week the Doc Posse team writes down and photographs the set up process for the Center Camp Café. We are creating an extensive instruction manual and archive. Why? To make future set ups go as smoothly as possible. And during tear down, we inventory everything from each department.

We also interview the team leaders for each department on a daily basis. We want to know what went well, what didn't, and what can be done differently next year.

We want people who are approachable, friendly, and know how to ask great questions. We like people who like to pay attention to the details. We need good listeners who can draw out deeper information to get to the core of what we need to know. If this is new territory for you, or you're a bit shy. Never fear. We want to play to everyones strengths, and there's plenty of stuff that needs to get done. We will find a spot for you.

TIME COMMITMENT:
During the set-up week (August 18-23rd) it is necessary that most of the team be on playa. Obviously, ya gotta be here to see it, write about it, photograph it, and discuss it.

During the tear down week (September 2-5th) we create a detailed inventory for next year. Yes, we count screws -and even categorize them by type and condition. It is a necessary evil, but rewarding work and a lot of fun. (No, really, we have a lot of fun.)

WHAT WE NEED FROM YOU:
(please reply with the answers to these questions in # order and you'll be on yer way to some rip roaring good times!)

1) Legal name?
2) Are you up for the task at hand? Tell me a bit about your skills, your time commitment and why you would be a good documentation posse member?
3) Are you volunteering with another Café sub-team or any other Burning Man team?
4) Do you have your own digital camera you can bring to the playa?
5) Do you have cowboy regalia?
7) Do you have your ticket in hand? Is it at Will Call? "

I emailed back but have yet to receive a reply. I just sent Danger Chicken an email, and I'll send another from the office, just in case I did get eaten by the spam filters. Thanks again!
;+}
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I applied to work for the DPW and got a responce (thanks Mots)
The only problem is they wanted me on the1st and I can't get
that much time off. The man I spoke with has a really soft voice and the background noise
from the shop was really intence that day. I told him I could come out on the15th and he
said he would email me with the details. That was over a month ago.
Without confirmation, I cant take an extra week off. I won't show up early unless I know
for sure I'm on the early entrance list.