Get involved
This is your chance to participate and co-create what will become Where the Sheep Sleep 2025
Are you a very welcoming and hospitable person or steadfast and structured? Maybe you are a performer with a great network or a very caring person. Whomever you are, if you would like to be involved, leading up to and in the core of the event, a great chance we‘re looking for you! For Lead and Co-Lead positions.
Welfare On-Site Lead We’re looking for experienced, grounded people to serve as Sheeptime Leads for the Welfare tent. This role is ideal for those with a background in mental health, medicine, social work, crisis response, or other care-oriented fields who want to take on a deeper support role during the event. What it looks like: Sheeptime Leads take 12-hour (negotiable) on-call shifts, either during the day or overnight. You’ll carry a radio and respond if something escalates, but don’t need to be in the tent the whole time. It’s a flexible role: more about being available and ready than being physically present.
What we’re looking for:
- Experience in mental health, medical, or peer support work
- Ability to stay calm, grounded, and responsive in high-stress moments
- Willingness to be on-call for two or more shifts during the event
- Ideally someone who’s done this kind of thing before (on or off-playa)
We’d love to have a few solid folks holding this role—it’s a huge help to the team and the event overall. If this sounds like a fit for you, let us know.
Let Unmesh know if you’re interested by emailing participate@burningman.nl. We can’t wait to welcome you into our amazing team of new and seasoned Shepherds who are ready to help you get started! 🚀🐑
Ranger On-Site Lead – The All-Knowing Guide
Are you the calm presence in chaos? Do people turn to you when they need direction or clarity? Step up as a Lead Volunteer Ranger during Where The Sheep Sleep! You’ll help guide the Ranger team, support your fellow rangers, and keep the good vibes flowing. Dutch is a plus, wisdom is key. It’s an on-site role, giving you the chance to lead, support, and experience the magic from a whole new perspective.
As a Ranger Lead, you’ll help coordinate shifts, support your fellow Rangers, and serve as a key contact for on-site safety, clarity, and calm during the event. You’ll work closely with the Core Team and gain insights into the behind-the-scenes magic that makes WTSS so special.
What we’re looking for:
- Previous Ranger experience (at WTSS or other Burns)
- A calm, grounded presence – even when things get bumpy
- Communication skills and the ability to support others
- A willingness to take responsibility and make decisions
- Availability for pre-event coordination (for the current opening) or flexibility during the event (for the on-site roles)
Don’t worry : you’ll get all the tools and support you need. We’ll train you, walk you through our new Ranger protocols, and pair you with experienced leads.
Interested? Curious? Got questions?
Reach out to Lucie or drop a message in the #volunteers-rangers Slack channel or rangers@burningman.nl. We’d love to talk!
Let’s create a safe, playful, and well-guided WTSS together!
Programming lead
Are you the kind of person who loves organizing wildly creative chaos… and maybe color-coding it too? We’re on the lookout for a Programming Lead: someone who can juggle stage schedules, sift through exciting proposals, and keep things running smoother than a well-oiled glitter cannon.
You will be helping choose which performance’s go where: working with performers from the community and deciding which stage fits best. No need to arrange the acts yourself, just guide each idea to the right home, working closely with stage leads from CenterCamp, HeartTheater, CampfireTent, NightStage, and beyond.
Mobility Lead– Master of the Meadow Maze
Help everyone get to and from the event in the best possible way by streamlining entry, exodus and parking. You won’t have to do this by yourself, you’ll be creating order in the chaos by leading our parking crew! You’ll set up signs and guide RV’s and cars to their cozy spots. Also, help streamline the Kiss and Ride and keep and help make sure fire exits and emergency routes stay clear. You will be part of the hospitality team, so you are not in this alone. If you want to help us make our logistics run smooth, you’re the hero we need!
Sanitary Lead aka ShitE Officers– Keepers of the Throne
Toilets may not be glamorous, but they are essential. Help keep our facilities clean, stocked, and friendly for everyone, including those who need pads and women-friendly options. If you care about good hygiene and a smooth festival experience, this is your calling! Of course, you will have a flock of sanifairys to help you every day of the event!
Blabbersheep Lead (aka Blaatschaap) – Shepherd of Gossip and Truthish Tales
Love telling stories, spreading whispers, or sharing critical intel (like weather, mosquitoes, and those pesky $#_#&-ticks)? As the Blabbersheep Lead, you’ll continue the beloved tradition of creating the festival’s quirky newsletter filled with (mostly) true stories, augmented realities, and essential gossip. You’ll gather content, coordinate writing and printing, and bring the Sheep community a daily dose of delightful nonsense and useful tips. If you’re good at herding words, images, and the occasional truth, step up and let your voice be heard!
Fire safty SheepTime lead – Be the Spark that Keeps the Flame Safe
At The Sheep, fire is more than an element: it’s ritual, celebration, and connection. We’re seeking a passionate and grounded Safety and Fire Sheeptime Lead to guide our community in lighting up the night: safely, responsibly, and beautifully.
Whether it’s helping artists bring fire installations to life or ensuring the safety of spontaneous performances, you’ll be at the heart of one of the most powerful aspects of the event: the burn.

All the shifts!
It’s official! Sign-ups for volunteering at Where the Sheep Sleep: The Dragons Rise are now open! Whether you’re guiding the flock, tending the flames, or keeping watch under dragon wings, there’s a perfect shift waiting for you.
Spots fill up fast—choose your favorite shift now and join us in creating magic together. 🐑🐉
🍲 You love taking care of others
Kitchen & Fluffing Nourish and energize volunteers with food, drinks, and love. More info
Centercamp Create a welcoming, cozy space filled with tea, coffee, snacks, and warm vibes. More info
Gate Welcome arrivals, check tickets, and introduce first-timers to our community spirit. More info
Infohub Help everyone find their way with event info, directions, and a welcoming smile. More info
Welfare Provide emotional support, compassion, and care to anyone needing a helping hand. More info
Leave No Trace Encourage sustainability by promoting responsible events habits and cleanliness. More info
ShitE Officers Keep toilets sparkling and spirits high, expect laughs and creativity! More info
🔌 You’re wired for action
Light Crew Illuminate art and stages, setting the festival aglow. More info
Power Rangers Help set up and maintain festival electricity, light troubleshooting and teamwork! More info
Sound Crew Support performers by setting up and managing great sound and lights. More info
🌙 You come alive at night
Sssssilent Dragons Keep the silent disco dancing through the night, distributing headphones and good vibes. More info
Rangers Support nighttime safety and peace as festival guides and helpers. More info
Welfare Offer overnight care and emotional support, your empathy shines brightest here. More info
Flamekeepers Enjoy peaceful evenings tending fires, music, and community warmth. More info
🔥 You’re hands-on and ready to build
Build / Opbouw Get involved in setting up the festival; everyone welcome, tools optional! More info
Effigy Build Join international burners to create the iconic effigy, a truly unforgettable experience! More info
Strike Help pack everything up after the event, an essential role filled with gratitude and teamwork. More info
🧘 You keep your cool when things heat up
Ranger Be the calm, supportive eyes and ears of the festival, helping keep everyone safe. More info
Fire Perimeter Keep the crowd safe during our epic burn. front-row seat facing the crowd! More info
Runner Drive or assist loading/unloading festival essentials, helping things run smoothly. More info
Parking Supervisor Direct vehicles with confidence and charm, ensure smooth arrivals. More info
Consent Team Provide a safe space, support consent awareness, and offer a caring ear. More info
All the forms
Looking for a specific application form? Then look no further! Here are the links to toute les FORMS:
Art car We’re so excited that you want to bring your moving artwork to The Sheep! https://forms.gle/Dm6wKDnDGjjWdAw97
Art Do you want to share your artwork or installation, for the whole eager community to see? Let us know so we can find the best placement on our lush Dutch playa for your creation: https://forms.gle/Hc7LCXPaw6hN8jox5 & Art Grant: https://forms.gle/ERS5XpNFSHYLRF8S8
DreamCamp https://forms.gle/iWdDtMWfmGhkzsSu9
DJ let’s fill the air with your digital tunes: https://forms.gle/ZzzmkXVX9TzgXWy1A
Effigy / The Man, https://forms.gle/Bde6Lth9bYCVVHWy5
Live Music Singers, piano people, musical bodies – we welcome your music with open arms: https://forms.gle/wKuZKbCDdL4dcNVY6
Performances Dancers, actors, fire breathers, burlesque beauties – and those of you with a creative gift to share, this one’s for you: https://forms.gle/TZ4StGn9vDDCN3kF9
VJ! We’re excited to hear about the VJ performance you have in mind. Remember to consider the Burning Man 10 Principles when brainstorming your project, as they are the foundation of our community: https://forms.gle/Q13tJ9umtFj4EkFB6
Workshop! Share your talent and wow the crowd with an inspiring workshop: https://forms.gle/scvKUQ9o5wimi6dp9

All the shift
During the event, we have many shifts to fill! One burner one shift (at the minimum). You find all the shifts here:
Rangers: Rangers are members of the community who gift some of their time to be sure that everybody is safe. Ranger shifts are 4 hours in which you are expected to keep sober but are totally free to roam the fields and interact with people, camps and art. Sign up here
Blabber sheep reporter: The Blabbersheep is the daily newsletter of Where the Sheep Sleep. We need content for that! You find the newsworthy stories on our green playa and if they are not exciting enough you can add some excitement yourself! Our mission is to deliver somewhat true and somewhat trustworthy news to our Sheep! You will get a press card that identifies you as a journalist, not that this will help you in any way but it is nice to have one! Sign up here
Welfare: An event like Where the Sheep Sleep needs the active participation of dedicated sheeple to create this awe-inspiring event! Welfare needs volunteers who are willing to share their gift of abundant compassion and empathy to assist those who may be confronted with personal challenges at the event. Those who have experience with holding space and caring for others will have preferences. Ideally, we would like participants to volunteer for at least 2 – 3 shifts with one being a night shift. Important: To participate with Welfare we have a few additional questions we ask you to answer. The link to the form is after the shift selection. There will be training sessions on-site to guide all volunteers on how to handle varied situations. Volunteers will always be paired with experienced team leads during shifts. Sign up here
Gate: Would you like to welcome people at the gate, check them in to WtSS, check tickets & ID’s, explain the principles to virgins and overall make all participants feel AT HOME? Then this is your team! Sign up here
Consent Angels and Education: Consent Angels interact with participants in a fun, lighthearted way, with a goal of promoting healthy, empowered consent culture and living by the 10 Principles in a playful way. Angels work in teams of (at least) two. Depending on the shift, they will be at gate or are free to roam the playa. They are encouraged to visit playa “hotspots”, such as public camp spaces, artworks, gate, bars, dance floors, etc., and to interact with participants on the broad topic of consent as well as the 10 Principles. Consent and education can be playful, considerate, empowering, and can contribute to a feeling of safety and freedom for everyone in the community. Share examples of your own experiences and stories! The Angels help make gate and playa a memorable experience. You don’t need to be a consent expert to be a Consent Angel! Social skills and a good burner heart is what we are looking for. Sign up here
Build Very Handy with Tools 2022: You like to play with tools, you are not afraid to use them, and want to help build up the various infrastructures needed to make Where the sheep sleep happen? Also within this signup, you will find a shift for forklift drivers https://signup.com/go/sOVrkQX
Build not so Handy with Tools 2022: If you love rolling up your sleeves and helping to mark off the area, set up the crew kitchen and all sorts of other activities that you don’t directly need tools for, then this is your shift. https://signup.com/go/qguaBGp
Decoration 2022: Love to make your visual fantasy come to life and have a great imagination https://signup.com/go/kKHHDxz
Technical Build and Sound Guardians: “Looking for those Sound&Light tech savvy Sheep! From Wednesday on we need you to setup the sound systems and lights in different area’s. During the event we run Sound on some stages. The latter is a specialized shift.” https://signup.com/go/ijpTYbs
Leave No Trace: This role has mainly event duties. However, you might want to come to a few pre-event meetings and think about the following things in advance: How to make the daily MOOP sweeps fun (MOOP = Matter Out Of Place) Education people on leaving no trace Come up with sustainable LNT ideas sign up here
Runner/driver pre-event: We need a runner who can pick up and bring things to the venue 2 days before the event.
https://signup.com/go/fqswsey
Fire Perimeter 2022: Saturday evening (June 25th) we will have a man-burn! For security reason this needs a perimeter which is kept by specially instructed Fire Rangers. PLEASE CHECK THE DESCRIPTION ABOUT THE TIMES! Be aware that this is a sober shift and that you can not watch the burn directly as you will be facing the audience. It is a very special experience to see the burn reflected in the eyes of the onlookers and you are helping to keep the experience a safe one for everybody! This shift is intended to be filled by people appointed through the Camp Leads, but individuals are also welcome! We gather at 14:00 at the Sheperd Shack (Production office) for briefing & instruction. The actual burn is around 23:00 (the exact time will be announced during instruction). Rest assured, there will be free time to enjoy the event and join the parade, but please be onsite in time!! In the event the burn is postponed or moved to another time, you will be notified. Sign up here
Parking Supervisor: In this shift, you are responsible for good guidance of the campers/caravans to the relevant places, also for the proper conduct of kiss and ride and scanning of tickets before the event has started. Sign up here
Strike Sorry, it’s over, all the beauty that has been created must unfortunately also be taken away again. This shift is so important, do not forget that many people have been preparing for months and really need all the extra hands. Sign up here