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Sanctuary, located between Ranger HQ and the Medical Facility, is where you will find psychedelic support services and peer support. It is run as a 24/7 service from Monday when the gates officially open until the following Monday when most participants have gone home. Sanctuary caters for vendors, crew, operations, community members and its own volunteer group.
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=== ''Sanctuary is located near Off Centre Camp, between Ranger HQ and the Medical Facility.'' ===
</blockquote>'''Sanctuary is the place to find peer support services. This might be for all sorts of difficulties – overwhelm from the environment, or baggage from the default world, challenging relationship issues brought to a head by the desert environment, unexpectedly difficult psychedelic moments, or community needs.'''  


In a nutshell our services are preventative, peer driven or professional. Most often someone will come to Sanctuary and ask for assistance or the Medics/Green Dots/Rangers will bring them to us to help. Sometimes people come to Sanctuary but need connecting with Rangers for practical assistance, or need medics and we can direct them to the right service.
Compassionate volunteer peers are available 24/7, keeping the service open from the Monday of the event officially opening, till 12pm the following Monday, when most participants have left Tankwa Town. Sanctuary support is available for all participants of the burn.  


All volunteers assist in keeping the space zen, calm and presentable.
Sanctuary aims to be educational, preventative, peer driven and professional when supporting participants. There are many different reasons to come to Sanctuary and guests can be connected with other services if needed eg medics, rangers, sexual trauma (STAR) or mental health care.  


=== Application and Volunteer Process ===
All Sanctuary volunteers help to maintain the calm, accessible and comfortable space during their shift. Full participation is expected through communal effort within the team.


==== Process What How ====
== Application and Volunteer Process ==


* '''Step 1''': Fill out Volunteer Application form Online via link on website: (Can we add a hyperlink this to Say Sanctuary Applications?)  <nowiki>https://wp.me/P7fQmY-1jO</nowiki>
==== Application form ====
* '''Step 2''': Volunteer form reviewed and accepted or not by Sanctuary Team Leads based on criteria
* '''Step 3''': Receive approval on role and info email


==== Once approved ====
* '''Step 1''': Fill out volunteer application form online via link on website: www.afrikaburn.com/the-event/participation/sanctuary
*'''Step 2''': Volunteer form reviewed by Sanctuary Team leads
*'''Step 3''': Receive approval on your role and read through the information email with Training Information, your Sanctuary Volunteer Guide (Role outline, shift information, Consent & 11 Principles Guide), NDA and volunteer Code of Conduct. Complete your Afrikaburn Participation form.


* '''Step 4''': RSVP a volunteer training date Reply to approval email
==== Once application approved ====
* '''Step 5''': Fill out shifts in approved role Via link from Sanctuary Team
 
* '''Step 6''': Attend Training/s and complete NDA Pre-event
* '''Step 4''': Accept your approved role and return the signed documents (Volunteer Guide, NDA and Code of Conduct) and completed Participation form.
* '''Step 7''': Sign up for shifts and report to Supervisor for induction
*'''Step 5:''' RSVP for Training- 1. Basic Training (valid for 3 years), 2. Sanctuary Services Orientation (valid for 3 years), 3. Sanctuary Leadership Training (if in a supervisory role. Required annually).
* '''Step 8''': Arrive at correct time @ Sanctuary for your shift
*'''Step 6''': Attend training online, in person or at the event (at least 1 in person is required).
* '''Step 9''': Volunteer again the next year once approval has been re-issued based on previous year Supervisor feedback
*'''Step 7''': Arrive at correct time @ Sanctuary and enjoy your shift!!
*'''Step 9''': Volunteer again next year once approval has been re-issued based on previous year supervisor feedback


==== Going forward ====
==== Going forward ====
Remain involved and join the core team
Remain involved and think about joining the core team. Think about what you might have to offer to enhance the Sanctuary offering and suggest it for consideration


Send an email asking about volunteering
=== Characteristics of Sanctuary Volunteers ===


Sanctuary Team will invite you to volunteer via email
* We value compassionate listening, letting people work out what they want to say in their own time
*We value insight due to their personal experiences, or learning to tune in to others experiences and perspectives
*We try to be self-aware and adaptable to changing situations
*We are respectful of and careful with the physical, sexual and emotional boundaries of other people, and our shared space, without exception
*We foster self and group awareness of power dynamics, positionality and social location which negatively affect safety and participation, to build a caring culture
*We repudiate sexism, racism or any prejudices within the group, or towards participants. Everyone is welcome to make an individual contribution to the Sanctuary space, and to the burn, in their own way.  
*We are guided by the 11 principles and community conduct responsibilities
*We never pursue our own agendas on spiritual, psychological/emotional states or ideologies. We offer neutral support for people to find their own meaning
*We use clear communication to troubleshoot unfamiliar problems and support each other to handle unfolding situations. We ask for help from other departments and operational leadership


=== Characteristics of our Volunteers ===
==== The following criteria would be helpful for volunteers applying to work at the Sanctuary ====
 
✓ I have had personal experience with psychedelics
* Compassionate listening.
* Insightful due to previous experiences that relate or learning to attend and use deep listening skills.
* Self-aware and able to adapt self to situations.
* Respectful of sexual and emotional boundaries at all times.
* Responsible for awareness around power dynamics, positionality and social systems that could negatively affect care and communal efforts.  
* No sexism, racism or prejudices are acceptable in this group.
* Awareness of the 11 principles and volunteer responsibilities. No agenda for any spiritual, psychological or emotional payoffs or ideologies


==== The following criteria would be helpful for volunteers applying to work at the Sanctuary ====
✓ I have had experience as a caregiver in psychedelic crisis situations
✓ I have had experience as a caregiver in psychedelic crisis situations


✓ I have professional experience in a psychiatric ward (professional nurse, doctor, therapist)
✓ I have professional experience in a psychiatric ward (professional nurse, doctor, therapist)
✓ I have had personal experience with psychedelics


✓ I have a professional background in healthcare services
✓ I have a professional background in healthcare services


✓ I possess alternative/ non-western medical therapeutic or massage skills
✓ I am a complimentary health practitioner/ non-bio medical therapeutic or massage certification


✓ I have undergone CPR or first aid training
✓ I have undergone CPR or first aid training
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✓ I have attended MAPS/Zendo/Sanctuary training in the last 2 years
✓ I have attended MAPS/Zendo/Sanctuary training in the last 2 years


=== Volunteer roles ===
== Volunteer roles ==
 
==== CuddleFish ====
Supervisor who provide back-up to the on-duty Sanctuary volunteers. who are on duty 24/7 to help with any team challenges or when things get super busy. This role is filled by dedicated crew.


==== Harbourmaster ====
=== '''CuddleFish''' ===
Shift Leaders who have experience as Tangles (Sitters) and are keeping it all going smoothly in Sanctuary. They manage the shift and allocation of guests to sitters in the space. They are supported by CuddleFish, and are in turn, supporting the sitters, guests and other volunteers in the space. This role is filled by experienced Sanctuary sitters who have been invited and trained up (similar to the ranger Tortoise) specifically. You would have received an additional invitation, in person, if you had been approved for this role.
CuddleFish volunteers provide supervision to the on-duty Sanctuary volunteers, and there is a CuddleFish on duty 24/7 through the burn, to help with any team challenges or to be extra hands if things get super busy. This role is filled by dedicated core team members with professional mental health expertise.


==== Tangle ====
=== '''Harbourmaster''' ===
If you sign up to be a sitter who directly provides peer support to guests who are having a challenging experience, then this is you. Your official job title is "Tangle". We aim to have at least 4 Tangles on each shift and prefer a mix of genders and age to ensure comfortable allocation as guests require it.
Shift Leaders who have experience as Tangles (Sitters) and are there to be keeping it all going smoothly in Sanctuary. They manage the shift and allocation of guests to sitters in the space. They are supported by CuddleFish, and are in turn, supporting the sitters, guests and other volunteers in the space. This role is filled by experienced Sanctuary sitters who have been invited and trained up (similar to the ranger Tortoise), specifically. You will receive an additional invitation, when you have been approved for this role.


==== Space-keeper ====
=== '''Tangle''' ===
Provides background help, feng shui magic and general Zen Mastery. They help with keeping the Tangles and Guests supplied with blankets, refreshments and chilled vibes by holding space, keeping the interior beauootiful and calm. A great role for those who are new to sitting but still want to be of service. This role is to support the space to stay organised and tidy and calm, which used to be a shift lead function but is too much given how busy we are. This role suits less confident volunteers.
If you sign up to be a sitter who directly provides peer support to guests who are having a challenging experience, then this is you. Your official job title is "Tangle". We have Tangles on each shift and prefer a mix of genders and age to ensure comfortable allocation as guests may require.


==== Door-keeper ====
=== '''Space-keeper''' ===
It is also envisioned to assist the shift leader to help with documentation and keeping the space quiet and keeping the boundary of the space intact from noise, visitors or other possible stressors. It is also a good role for new volunteers although it is a very key role. If one-to- one peer support isn't your vibe, but you still want to support Sanctuary, you can greet and support people who are coming into the space, help the friends and family of guests, and help keep the space Zen-ful and not over-ful of people or noise. Often this involves also keeping the literal home fire burning at our outdoor chill space and being a first-person smiling face when Tankwa-ites arrive at Sanctuary.
Provides background help, feng shui magic and general Zen Mastery. The Space Keeper helps with keeping volunteers and Guests supplied with practical support- blankets, refreshments and temperature control and keeping the interior beauootiful and calm. A great role for those who are maybe new to Sanctuary, and would like a little more experience of the space before offering to sit (Tangle) guests.  This role provides a fabulous service for the whole team through keeping the space organised, tidy and calm.  


=== '''Door-keeper''' ===
The Door- keepers assist our Harbour Masters with guest arrivals, as well as keeping the boundary of our space intact from noise, visitors or other possible interruptions to the serenity of Sanctuary. This can be a good role for new volunteers or if one-to- one peer support isn't your vibe, but you still want to support Sanctuary. Door- keepers greet and support people who are coming into the space, help the friends and family of guests, and help keep the space Zen-ful and not over-full of people or noise. Often this involves keeping the literal home fire burning at our outdoor chill space and being a first-person smiling face when Tankwa’s guests arrive at Sanctuary.


'''To join the Sanctuary Team in 2022: https://www.afrikaburn.com/the-event/participation/sanctuary'''
=== '''To join the Sanctuary Team in 2024: https://www.afrikaburn.com/the-event/participation/sanctuary''' ===
or go straight to the form: https://tim.afrikaburn.org/sanctuary-registration


Have further questions about Sanctuary? Mail us on [[Mailto:sanctuary@afrikaburn.com|sanctuary@afrikaburn.com]]
Have further questions about Sanctuary? Email us at [mailto:&#x20;sanctuary@afrikaburn.com sanctuary@afrikaburn.com]

Latest revision as of 14:37, 25 October 2023

Sanctuary can usually be found near the medical tents. Image: Jonx Pillemer

Sanctuary is located near Off Centre Camp, between Ranger HQ and the Medical Facility.

Sanctuary is the place to find peer support services. This might be for all sorts of difficulties – overwhelm from the environment, or baggage from the default world, challenging relationship issues brought to a head by the desert environment, unexpectedly difficult psychedelic moments, or community needs.  

Compassionate volunteer peers are available 24/7, keeping the service open from the Monday of the event officially opening, till 12pm the following Monday, when most participants have left Tankwa Town. Sanctuary support is available for all participants of the burn.  

Sanctuary aims to be educational, preventative, peer driven and professional when supporting participants. There are many different reasons to come to Sanctuary and guests can be connected with other services if needed eg medics, rangers, sexual trauma (STAR) or mental health care.  

All Sanctuary volunteers help to maintain the calm, accessible and comfortable space during their shift. Full participation is expected through communal effort within the team.

Application and Volunteer Process

Application form

  • Step 1: Fill out volunteer application form online via link on website: www.afrikaburn.com/the-event/participation/sanctuary
  • Step 2: Volunteer form reviewed by Sanctuary Team leads
  • Step 3: Receive approval on your role and read through the information email with Training Information, your Sanctuary Volunteer Guide (Role outline, shift information, Consent & 11 Principles Guide), NDA and volunteer Code of Conduct. Complete your Afrikaburn Participation form.

Once application approved

  • Step 4: Accept your approved role and return the signed documents (Volunteer Guide, NDA and Code of Conduct) and completed Participation form.
  • Step 5: RSVP for Training- 1. Basic Training (valid for 3 years), 2. Sanctuary Services Orientation (valid for 3 years), 3. Sanctuary Leadership Training (if in a supervisory role. Required annually).
  • Step 6: Attend training online, in person or at the event (at least 1 in person is required).
  • Step 7: Arrive at correct time @ Sanctuary and enjoy your shift!!
  • Step 9: Volunteer again next year once approval has been re-issued based on previous year supervisor feedback

Going forward

Remain involved and think about joining the core team. Think about what you might have to offer to enhance the Sanctuary offering and suggest it for consideration

Characteristics of Sanctuary Volunteers

  • We value compassionate listening, letting people work out what they want to say in their own time
  • We value insight due to their personal experiences, or learning to tune in to others experiences and perspectives
  • We try to be self-aware and adaptable to changing situations
  • We are respectful of and careful with the physical, sexual and emotional boundaries of other people, and our shared space, without exception
  • We foster self and group awareness of power dynamics, positionality and social location which negatively affect safety and participation, to build a caring culture
  • We repudiate sexism, racism or any prejudices within the group, or towards participants. Everyone is welcome to make an individual contribution to the Sanctuary space, and to the burn, in their own way.  
  • We are guided by the 11 principles and community conduct responsibilities
  • We never pursue our own agendas on spiritual, psychological/emotional states or ideologies. We offer neutral support for people to find their own meaning
  • We use clear communication to troubleshoot unfamiliar problems and support each other to handle unfolding situations. We ask for help from other departments and operational leadership

The following criteria would be helpful for volunteers applying to work at the Sanctuary

✓ I have had personal experience with psychedelics

✓ I have had experience as a caregiver in psychedelic crisis situations

✓ I have professional experience in a psychiatric ward (professional nurse, doctor, therapist)

✓ I have a professional background in healthcare services

✓ I am a complimentary health practitioner/ non-bio medical therapeutic or massage certification

✓ I have undergone CPR or first aid training

✓ I have an interest (academic/professional/personal) in psychology/psychedelic science

✓ I am linked to a harm reduction organisation

✓ I have prior experience volunteering in any capacity at a music festival

✓ I have been recommended by someone from a similar, or this, care service

✓ I have attended a previous edition of Afrikaburn, or an official Burning Man event

✓ I have attended MAPS/Zendo/Sanctuary training in the last 2 years

Volunteer roles

CuddleFish

CuddleFish volunteers provide supervision to the on-duty Sanctuary volunteers, and there is a CuddleFish on duty 24/7 through the burn, to help with any team challenges or to be extra hands if things get super busy. This role is filled by dedicated core team members with professional mental health expertise.

Harbourmaster

Shift Leaders who have experience as Tangles (Sitters) and are there to be keeping it all going smoothly in Sanctuary. They manage the shift and allocation of guests to sitters in the space. They are supported by CuddleFish, and are in turn, supporting the sitters, guests and other volunteers in the space. This role is filled by experienced Sanctuary sitters who have been invited and trained up (similar to the ranger Tortoise), specifically. You will receive an additional invitation, when you have been approved for this role.

Tangle

If you sign up to be a sitter who directly provides peer support to guests who are having a challenging experience, then this is you. Your official job title is "Tangle". We have Tangles on each shift and prefer a mix of genders and age to ensure comfortable allocation as guests may require.

Space-keeper

Provides background help, feng shui magic and general Zen Mastery. The Space Keeper helps with keeping volunteers and Guests supplied with practical support- blankets, refreshments and temperature control and keeping the interior beauootiful and calm. A great role for those who are maybe new to Sanctuary, and would like a little more experience of the space before offering to sit (Tangle) guests.  This role provides a fabulous service for the whole team through keeping the space organised, tidy and calm.  

Door-keeper

The Door- keepers assist our Harbour Masters with guest arrivals, as well as keeping the boundary of our space intact from noise, visitors or other possible interruptions to the serenity of Sanctuary. This can be a good role for new volunteers or if one-to- one peer support isn't your vibe, but you still want to support Sanctuary. Door- keepers greet and support people who are coming into the space, help the friends and family of guests, and help keep the space Zen-ful and not over-full of people or noise. Often this involves keeping the literal home fire burning at our outdoor chill space and being a first-person smiling face when Tankwa’s guests arrive at Sanctuary.

To join the Sanctuary Team in 2024: https://www.afrikaburn.com/the-event/participation/sanctuary

or go straight to the form: https://tim.afrikaburn.org/sanctuary-registration

Have further questions about Sanctuary? Email us at sanctuary@afrikaburn.com