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Greetings!

Every year since 2002, a group of quiet but helpful burners known as the Temple Guardians have watched over the Burning Man temple at night, helping to ground the space and assist others in need.

As a Temple Guardian, you volunteer for one or more three-hour shifts.  The shifts run overnight from 6pm until 6am, Monday through earlySunday morning. During your shift, your job is to hang back, help ground the Temple space, and provide assistance to those in need.

We use a “small pushes from great distances” approach to help keep the Temple a serene space. We are not rule-makers, and we are not enforcers. Rather, we wait in the wings and watch, acting skillfully
on behalf of the Temple and its visitors.

Our group is about 150 people total, and we often create some playa collectibles, like the bandanna that we produce collaboratively every year. But even more valuable than any physical items is the time you will spend at the temple.

Temple Guardians from prior years have reported miraculous occurrences during their shifts. One couple even met during their Guardian shift and later married! It’s really an amazing experience.  It is truly a special role and a fine way to participate in Burning Man.

If you are interested in being a Temple Guardian, please email Liz McDermott at frigovixen@gmail.com.

Many thanks and much love — looking forward to seeing you on the playa this year.

Liz
Temple Guardian Volunteer Coordinator

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