Are you looking for ways to get more involved at SOAK and volunteer in service to the community, or just help burners have better vacations? Rangers might be your team! We are a passionate group of Burners committed to making a positive impact at SOAK.
Rangers have a willingness to help others, mediate, and educate, and circulate the event to support participants. Special skills we desire include friendliness, knowledge about SOAK/the Burner Community/the 10 Principles. Not to mention that good old common sense, problem solving, and mediation skills are a plus! This team is looking for onsite event help Thursday - Monday, and operates 24- hours a day. There are usually 4 off-site trainings leading up to SOAK*2025.
Accessible options available: we are able to meet needs around mobility on-site (set you up to Ranger in a gator or golf cart, assign you to a stationary Ranger outpost, etc). Deaf or HoH volunteers can request a translator for training ahead of time. On-site (at SOAK) ASL translators are not currently an option, but we want to make Rangering work for you, please email us so we can plan ahead.
Brand New to Rangering? We have a few criteria for joining:
1. Have attended SOAK at least once before.
2. Attend one of our training sessions offered prior to SOAK. (3/30- 12-4pm; 4/13- 2:30-6:30pm; 4/26 at Safety Northwest; 4/30- 6-10pm)
3. Walk what we call an “Alpha” shift at SOAK. This shift is worked with other more seasoned Rangers to make sure you’re Ranger ready.
Once you pass your Alpha shift, you can sign up for more shifts on-site at SOAK!
New to Volunteering? Please register at the SOAK PDX Volunteer website and check the Rangers Department box. Once you’ve done that, you'll get an email with the training registration form to sign up for your Ranger training and the Ranger Manual, as well as details about training location, etc.
If you are a visiting Regional or Black Rock City Ranger, please feel free to register with us to Ranger via the SOAK Volunteer website. We will need to confirm you are a Ranger in good standing at your Regional and/or Black Rock Rangers.
If you have any questions, please email Ranger Department Leads at rangers@soakpdx.com
