Volunteer!
There’s no U in Word Play Cafe, but there should be. Join us.
Help build, strike or work in the dome during burn week. Read role descriptions below, and sign up here. Volunteers will receive a custom badge, and folks who sign up for two+ shifts get a Word Play Cafe T-shirt. Sign up by July 1 to have these ready for you on playa.
If you can’t volunteer at Burning Man this year but would like to hear about other opportunities in the default world let us know here. If you’d like to be on our announcement list to stay in the loop, sign up for that here.
Dome Build Crew
Do you love getting extra dusty and wearing a hard hat? We need wrench-twisters, ladder climbers, strut holders, and quality control crew members to erect our 30 foot dome.Build Fluffer
This snack fluffer will save our build team from hangry meltdowns and keep them hydrated and happy. (Provisions provided)
Decorate & Beautify Crew
Help transform the empty dome into the amazing Word Play Cafe!
Disco Flier
Go up the tall ladder with the Disco ball and the W O R D letters, come down the ladder a Word Play Cafe hero.
Wordista
Our Wordistas (get it… “word baristas”) help visitors navigate our offerings, create a welcoming atmosphere and keep the front desk organized. And you’ll give out our very cute new stickers for ANIMALIA.
Town Crier
Hang out in the shade outside the dome and call out to passerby, enticing them with your handy megaphone to to spread the news of our fabulous word games and encourage them to come inside.
Playmate
Playmates will initiate games with solo visitors, or join group games to fill out teams. You’ll engage in friendly competition with the goal of ensuring that everyone has a good time. You’ll need to be able to adjust your level of game play intensity, and rule-following-persnicketiness based on who you are playing with. You’ll also proctor the daily Wordle for visitors who want to play.
Event Emcee
Like to be in the spotlight? Quick on your feet when speaking in crowds? You’ll host group games and competitions. No game skills needed, just a fun, loud, friendly personality. (We’ll do all the pre-planning and scheduling.)
Un-decorate Crew
When it’s time to say adieu to the Word Play Cafe, we need a crew to help us put away all of the furniture, decorations, lighting, etc.
After-party Flier
Go up the tall ladder empty handed, come down with the Disco ball and the W O R D letters as we put away Word Play Cafe until next year.
Dome Strike Crew
Another chance to wear a nifty Word Play Cafe Hard Hat! Join the Dome Strike team to, you know, strike the dome. We need wrench-twisters, ladder climbers, and strut holders and bundlers.
Strike Fluffer
This snack fluffer will save our strike team from hangry meltdowns and keep them hydrated and happy. (Provisions provided.)
