Friendly Rangers

The Rangers are volunteers dedicated to supporting the safety and well-being of participants at Where the Sheep Sleep. They represent a broad cross-section of the Burning Man Netherlands community and offer their time as non-confrontational community mediators.

Rangers are approachable for questions, guidance, and support at any time. They help de-escalate situations, mediate conflicts, and step in when issues cannot be resolved by the persons involved. They act within the framework of the event principles and encourage a culture of shared responsibility.

Rangers work closely with other support teams on site, including Welfare and Consent. If you feel overwhelmed, need a break, or want to talk about a situation involving personal boundaries, Rangers can guide you to the right place or even walk you over if needed.

Rangers do not have enforcement authority and are not a replacement for professional security. In situations requiring intervention or involving serious safety concerns, the on-site security team will take over.

While Rangers are not the police, their presence and guidance are to be respected. (And yes—if the moment fits, they may also appreciate a hug… or a bit of fluffing.)

The Rangers are volunteers dedicated to the safety of the participants of Where the Sheep Sleep. The Rangers are a broad cross-section of the Burning Man Netherlands community who volunteer some of their time in the role of non-confrontational community mediators. They are empowered by the community and Burning Man Netherlands to address safety concerns, mediate disputes, and resolve conflicts when they cannot be resolved by the persons involved. Rangers encourage a community of shared responsibility. Even though these Rangers are not the police, they are to be respected (and hugged, and fluffed when appropriate). Serious matters will be resolved by our on-site professional security team. Directions and requests are to be followed and respected.