Playa Shifts are a great way to get involved in the community. There are three important types of shifts you can schedule using our 2022 Playa Shift Scheduler (coming in July 2022):
Guardianship
- Community Guardian: Welcome newly arriving campmates home at our registration table- checking people in, showing them to their space, and giving warm dusty hugs.
- Fire Guardian: One of the most important offerings in camp, the Fire Guardians tend to the Sacred Fire of the camp to ensure safety for those providing prayers and that the Sacred (heart) Fire stays lit.
- Wisdom Guardian: Water Guardians will be asked to remain present and offer support whenever it is needed. This includes:
- Checking to make sure the Audio/Visual team has what they need (water, care, assistance with set-up)
- Familiarizing yourself with the programming happening during your shift and checking in with the presenters to ensure they have what they need.
- Checking to make sure the Camp Showers are not being "over-used" but those enjoying the clean waters.
- Checking to make sure the Vitalized Water Spring is not leaking and that those obtaining water are being mindful.
- Answering questions from the greater playa community about the camp and where to get more information (on programming, joining, our ethos, etc.)
- Water Guardian: Water conservation is so important! It can be tough to remember you're in the desert while getting squeaky clean inside our custom-built Shower Trailer with private stalls and hot water on tap. We need people like you keeping an eye on the showers so no one abuses the privilege.
- LNT / MOOP Brigade: While everyone in camp is required to spend at least 2 hours mooping around their camp area before leaving playa, this playa shift allows you to go above-and-beyond helping us clean up and Leave No Trace.
Kitchen Support
- Brunch Support: Helping with meal prep, serving, and dishes for the camp during Brunch.
- Dinner Support: Helping with meal prep, serving, and dishes for the camp during Dinner.
By joining Rainbow Lighthning, we ask that you agree to complete at least three or more Playa Shifts during Burn Week. Per our agreement with the Kitchen, at least 2 Playa Shifts must be with the Kitchen.
For those who have joined the Guardianship Team to offer 15 hours of guardianship on playa, we ask that you sign up for 5 of these 5-hour guardian shifts and still complete one kitchen shift.
Program Support
- Art Car Support
- Production (Stage / Sound / Lighting) Booth