Volunteering Process

The Deposit -> Refund proposal

A suggestion was made to handle volunteering in this manner:

1. You pay camp dues as usual
2. You show up and volunteer
3. Assuming you showed up and delivered, your camp dues are refunded back to you
   

This mechanism would ensure people either show up, or they let us know they can't make it so we can find a replacement.

What leads get

• No camp dues
• Free Burning Man Ticket
• Extra shower rights

What everybody gets

• Standard number of showers
• Food & Water
• Workshops
• Camp parties
  
• Massages?! 💆‍♂️
• Group based activities
  • In camp
  • On playa

Feedback about this mechanism

I've spoken with a few campers, and was told this could create a bad vibe. One suggestion I have gotten is to only apply this mechanism to first time campers, and if they come back the next year and volunteer again, this mechanism wouldn't be needed.