88NV Operations are successful because of the hard work of hundreds of volunteers. Be one of us! Some positions are open with no experience required!
Skills of all types needed: painting | crowd control | lighting lamps | Type A Personalities |encouragers | curmudgeons |outsiders |self-starters |emergency responders | aviation radio operators | builders | musicians | neat freaks | graphic designers | loud people | surveyors | weirdos | academics | Type B personalities | potty mouths | cheerleaders | engineers | patience | experienced aviators | techies | mechanics | artists | performers | climbers | welders | court jesters | cat & dog lovers | morning people | night people | boss ladies | doers | dreamers | writers | pirates | crushers | grinders |bad-asses | lateral problem solvers | nice people
2026 Volunteer Positions!
How to become a Volunteer at Airport:
Please head over to Volunteeripate.com. Once you have created a profile follow the instructions provided to sign up for some shifts!
Feel free to reach out to amy.pollock@burningman.org if you have any questions or need assistance with this. See you in the dust!
Other ways to participate:
You can also contribute to the airport in the off-season by joining one or more of our focus groups, called Gaggles.
Stay up to date on what is happening at 88NV by subscribing to Airport Announcements.
Send a blank email to airport-announce+subscribe@burningman.org
Frequently Asked Questions:
Q: Do I get to choose the role/position I want to work?
A: We have a number of roles, some require specific or previous experience, so please read those carefully in the links above. We will take your requests into account as much as possible.
Q: Do I get to choose the time of my shift?
A: We have scheduled shifts to ensure we have coverage during the airport hours and from there, you can choose from the available shifts. Once our sign-up tool opens, you will be able to pick from available shifts.
Q: How many shifts should I sign up for?
A: As few or as many as feels right for you. If this is your first year at Burning Man, choose carefully, don’t do too much and enjoy your burn!