Ministry of Public Works (MPW)
| When needed: | Pre-event (20 - 25 January). Post-event (31 - 3 February). These dates may vary slightly. |
| Shift length: | Expect to work a full day, but this may vary. |
| Will I be fed: | Yes - 3 meals a day will be provided during setup and clean up. Your own food and cooking equipment will be required during the event. |
| Training given: | It helps if you are one of those people that sees something that needs doing, and gets to it with minimal fuss, but some training will be given for certain things. |
| Skills needed: | Carpenters/builders, electricians, plumbers, painters, strippers. But ultimately working hard is what we are all about. |
| Volunteers Needed: | 20+ |
| Contact: | mpw@kiwiburn.com |
The Kiwiburn Ministry of Public Works (MPW) is the group that builds and takes down the basic infrastructure of our temporary community. They work hand-in-hand with other departments to ensure the site for Kiwiburn is prepared and ready to receive the participants on arrival.
The MPW needs capable volunteers of all skill levels. Let us know if you have a particular expertise that may come in handy. Although skills are always handy, what we really need is a crew of people that can just get shit done.
"Rowdy ruthless c*nts wanted to do shit work for long hours in hot conditions; pussies need not apply”
MPW are responsible for:
- Creating/building the man
- Building community infrastructure like Gate, Greeters, The Depot and Centre Camp
- Assisting with major art projects including the Temple
- Assisting with theme camps
- Creating and placing signage
- Surveying
- Cleaning up the rest of the mess after the event
If this sounds like your cuppa tea or if you have questions, send us an email, and we’ll get right back to ya.